Internal laser for clear acrylic

[jumbaugh]

Some time ago, either on this forum or on the ArtCam Pro forum I saw an application where a laser was used to re-create an image inside inside a block of clear acrylic. Ran into a friend this weekend who has an application where this would be a great ans. I've tried all sorts of searchs and come up blank. Can anyone direct me to the appropriate site on this one.

[mikejohn]

Gerald,
over to you

[gerald_d]

Not acrylic, but crystal. See this page (http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLD%2CGGLD:2004-43%2CGGLD:en&q=CRYSTAL%2B3D), also in the right column.

[elcruisr]

A friend of mine works for an art glass company that also does 3-d images inside blocks of acrylic. It uses 3 lasers and where the 3 beams converge the heat causes small fragmentation or "points". All CNC conrolled of course. Someday I'd love to get over there and watch the process.

Eric

[WCSG (Unregistered Guest)]

This?

http://www.permlight.com/products/edgelit.asp

[jumbaugh]

Thanks Guys... As usual the right answers and quick! This forum is a GREAT asset.

Jim

[pappy]

Jim

Try this site http://www.acrylic-designs.com/clear-image.htm

Doug