WCUK Laser Cutting - WaterCooling UK Forums

Marcus · 08-01-08, 12:11 PM

What materials can you cut?
Anodised aluminium (Lian Li, Silverstone cases etc) works best as it doesn't burn as easy as steel does.

If the surface has already been painted or coated, the laser will burn the edges so we don't recommend doing this unless the panel is being re-finsihed afterwards.

Part Fabrication
If you require parts fabricating from scratch we can supply the materials to save you the hassle. Our suppliers hold a massive range of sheet metals including, Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel & various type of woods.
We can also laser cut sheets of acrylic to shape but please note that the edges will need to be flame polished afterwards if you want them to appear clear.

If you have an idea for a project just drop us a line and we'll see what we can do.

To see a video of a panel being cut, we've put together a little YouTube video for your enjoyment!
CLICK HERE

Prices

Marcus · 30-01-08, 02:18 AM

WCUK Laser Cut Side Panels

Lian Li V2100 Dragon Panel

Delagdo's Lian Li A05 Roof Panel

CM840 Panel with Bladerunner design

Silverstone TJ07 Side Panel - Angle motif

Lian Li P80 Side Panels

Lian Li PC-7 Panel

Silverstone TJ09 - Monster Panel

Lian Li V2000 Panel

Lian Li V2000 - Bullet Magnet Panel

Silverstone TJ07 - Lockdown Panel

Lian Li V1010 Panel - Microplay Gaming

Lian Li V2110 - Elemental Dragon Panels

Lian Li A70 Side Panel - Hellfire

George's V2000 Panels for the Prince themed case!

V2010 Panel with Window & Grill for Feser 480 Rad

2x V2000 Panels for Phil's Viper Project

Coolermaster Cosmos Side Panel - CSS Logo

D-Cyph3r's Lian Li A70 Side Panel

Lian Li A70 Side Panel - Ultranova

Lian Li V2000 Side Panels - White Lightning

Silverstone TJ07 - Enigma Side Panel with etched acrylic under it:

Lian Li A70 - Eye

Lian Li V1010 Panel - Dark Tower

OC Masta's Turbocharged Panel for the competition

Lian Li V2000 - Supernova Panels:

Lian Li A70 - Vanir Gaming

Marcus · 24-02-08, 02:17 PM

Laser Cut Misc. Parts

Couple more badges done only this time without the tiny hole in the top left corner.

XSPC Delta Mounting Bracket for a Shuttle PC

and a few more M's for the hell of it!

Silverstone TJ07 Facia

OC Masta's front panel lasered from 3mm aluminum

Aaron's custom from panel also lasered from 3mm aluminium

Marcus · 02-08-08, 03:02 AM

lol this was quite intricate...

Marcus · 23-12-08, 01:53 PM

Marcus · 13-03-09, 04:09 PM

Been working with the laser cutters this week to get them some pictures for their new website... my pic of the week!

Wallpaper / Hi Res copy online in a bit.

Marcus · 03-04-09, 05:33 PM

2x Lian Li P80 Panels!

Marcus · 07-04-09, 04:54 PM

Lian Li PC7F Panel done with a tribal-esq design!

Marcus · 25-06-09, 01:57 PM

Never really got chance to get decent pics of these panels previously but whilst I've got Bex's case back here for a few changes I just got a couple of better snaps.

@ Bex
Gonna give you a call this aft / evening to run through details.

Marcus · 02-07-09, 02:27 PM

Should have uploaded these previously but only just pulled the case out because it's being dispatched today... anyho, Lian Li A70 done with a rounded window and text.

Picking up some alu. panels later on this afternoon so will gets pics of our latest work up shortly.

andybones12 · 14-07-09, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syd

Are there any issues on what can be laser cut? Game designs/logos etc?

And how does Marcus get the design into the cutting machine?

Laser can cut anything you chuck at it.this was done on laser at my works.

If you look through this thread you can se all the work Marcus has done.He's come along way now.

Andy

Marcus · 04-09-09, 10:48 PM

Last pictures for tonight!

ConTro13r · 05-09-09, 07:59 PM

How close to already made cuts do you go with the laser?

Marcus · 10-09-09, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ConTro13r

How close to already made cuts do you go with the laser?

As in, you've knackered a panel and want it lasering to correct it or you want something cutting really thin?

CM840 Panel lasered with TF2 logo - had already been etch primed for airbrushing and it was a last minute addition.
The cut looks rough but it's actually just where the paint was burnt / chipped during cutting.

More tomorrow!

mremulator · 11-09-09, 07:35 PM

Right guys...

How do you know I have not asked Valve if I can use the logo? The BBC did have to pay Stanley Kubrick's estate to use the music & poster from A Clockwork Orange (£150 to be precise). However, that was because they were using the original score and movie poster for the beginning of the interview. This is a fan build and most of the artwork is custom anyway. Also, The TF2 Crosshair/logo is not copy written as far as I'm aware.

Anyway, Do Valve really care that someone has built a case for non-commercial use/profit and themed it on one of their games... I doubt it.

Marcus · 22-09-09, 07:03 PM

*Cough* Back on topic *cough*

Had these Angel based panels cut (both sides) for a totally pimped out TJ07, they're now Gloss White w/ Silver Pearl so check out the coating thread soon to see assembled pictures.

Got some new stuff coming through at the end of the week, haven't been doing much panel lasering recently as the CAD work for intricate things like this is a nightmare the majority of the time.

Much prefer doing technical drawings rather than freeform.

Pablo · 22-09-09, 10:53 PM

Hmm, i know hes boy wonder, but not sure if id go that far

.

Well its nice design anyway.

Prob wont work as a window as such, but who says you have to have a window.

OH, thats right hand side? Sorry

So window aswell

You gonna get plain panel and have fancy window cut aswel?

Marcus · 22-09-09, 11:08 PM

Sledge hammer would do it...no?

@ Pablo
Both panels are the same apart from being mirrored.

andybones12 · 23-09-09, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus

@ Pablo
Both panels are the same apart from being mirrored.

Pete, that's why there's 2 ,they are meant to be wings.

Andy

DrDantastic · 23-09-09, 07:27 PM

Yep, and the black drive bays act as a spine

Marcus · 24-09-09, 06:36 PM

Had to re-do the CM840 panel due to couriers destorying the last one, not cool!

Then this is a TJ07 we've had kicking around for a while now, I think the logo is Star Trek based but i'm not 100%, I'm sure someone out there will correct me though.

Mattmc91 · 24-09-09, 06:37 PM

looks kind of offset to me :O(the second one)

still nice cuts and shame about the couriers destroying the panel. poor Dave!

Marcus · 24-09-09, 06:53 PM

The TF2 logo is meant to be offset slightly to the right.

The 2nd panel, not sure what you mean, it's probs just the photo.

mremulator · 24-09-09, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus

The TF2 logo is meant to be offset slightly to the right.

That's better!

Here's a little teaser BTW:

mremulator · 24-09-09, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pablo

what panel is that on, cant tell from pic.

Yes will be cool for sure, you be amazed when finished

when colour and detail is added is great
but when laquer is on, it shines.

keep up good work anyhow.

Is there a project log yet, coz this aint place for this as such?

Nope, that's about it for now. However, there will be plenty on my CPC blog, here and over at bit-tech when the build starts. May be a little while though

08-01-08, 12:11 PM	#1
Marcus is killing in the name of... Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burnley Posts: 6,884	WCUK Laser Cutting What materials can you cut? Anodised aluminium (Lian Li, Silverstone cases etc) works best as it doesn't burn as easy as steel does. If the surface has already been painted or coated, the laser will burn the edges so we don't recommend doing this unless the panel is being re-finsihed afterwards. Part Fabrication If you require parts fabricating from scratch we can supply the materials to save you the hassle. Our suppliers hold a massive range of sheet metals including, Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel & various type of woods. We can also laser cut sheets of acrylic to shape but please note that the edges will need to be flame polished afterwards if you want them to appear clear. If you have an idea for a project just drop us a line and we'll see what we can do. To see a video of a panel being cut, we've put together a little YouTube video for your enjoyment! CLICK HERE Prices Last edited by Marcus; 06-01-09 at 12:09 PM.

30-01-08, 02:18 AM	#2
Marcus is killing in the name of... Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burnley Posts: 6,884	WCUK Laser Cut Side Panels Lian Li V2100 Dragon Panel Delagdo's Lian Li A05 Roof Panel CM840 Panel with Bladerunner design Silverstone TJ07 Side Panel - Angle motif Lian Li P80 Side Panels Lian Li PC-7 Panel Silverstone TJ09 - Monster Panel Lian Li V2000 Panel Lian Li V2000 - Bullet Magnet Panel Silverstone TJ07 - Lockdown Panel Lian Li V1010 Panel - Microplay Gaming Lian Li V2110 - Elemental Dragon Panels Lian Li A70 Side Panel - Hellfire George's V2000 Panels for the Prince themed case! V2010 Panel with Window & Grill for Feser 480 Rad 2x V2000 Panels for Phil's Viper Project Coolermaster Cosmos Side Panel - CSS Logo D-Cyph3r's Lian Li A70 Side Panel Lian Li A70 Side Panel - Ultranova Lian Li V2000 Side Panels - White Lightning Silverstone TJ07 - Enigma Side Panel with etched acrylic under it: Lian Li A70 - Eye Lian Li V1010 Panel - Dark Tower OC Masta's Turbocharged Panel for the competition Lian Li V2000 - Supernova Panels: Lian Li A70 - Vanir Gaming __________________ Last edited by Marcus; 25-06-09 at 01:59 PM.

24-02-08, 02:17 PM	#3
Marcus is killing in the name of... Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burnley Posts: 6,884	Laser Cut Misc. Parts Couple more badges done only this time without the tiny hole in the top left corner. XSPC Delta Mounting Bracket for a Shuttle PC and a few more M's for the hell of it! Silverstone TJ07 Facia OC Masta's front panel lasered from 3mm aluminum Aaron's custom from panel also lasered from 3mm aluminium __________________ Last edited by Marcus; 12-11-08 at 07:58 PM.

02-08-08, 03:02 AM	#4
Marcus is killing in the name of... Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burnley Posts: 6,884	Re: WCUK Laser Cutting lol this was quite intricate... __________________

23-12-08, 01:53 PM	#5
Marcus is killing in the name of... Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burnley Posts: 6,884	__________________

13-03-09, 04:09 PM	#6
Marcus is killing in the name of... Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burnley Posts: 6,884	Been working with the laser cutters this week to get them some pictures for their new website... my pic of the week! Wallpaper / Hi Res copy online in a bit. __________________ Last edited by Marcus; 13-03-09 at 04:10 PM.

03-04-09, 05:33 PM	#7
Marcus is killing in the name of... Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burnley Posts: 6,884	2x Lian Li P80 Panels! __________________ Last edited by Marcus; 03-04-09 at 05:33 PM.

07-04-09, 04:54 PM	#8
Marcus is killing in the name of... Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burnley Posts: 6,884	Lian Li PC7F Panel done with a tribal-esq design! __________________

25-06-09, 01:57 PM	#9
Marcus is killing in the name of... Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burnley Posts: 6,884	Never really got chance to get decent pics of these panels previously but whilst I've got Bex's case back here for a few changes I just got a couple of better snaps. @ Bex Gonna give you a call this aft / evening to run through details. __________________

02-07-09, 02:27 PM	#10
Marcus is killing in the name of... Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burnley Posts: 6,884	Should have uploaded these previously but only just pulled the case out because it's being dispatched today... anyho, Lian Li A70 done with a rounded window and text. Picking up some alu. panels later on this afternoon so will gets pics of our latest work up shortly. __________________

04-09-09, 10:48 PM	#12
Marcus is killing in the name of... Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burnley Posts: 6,884	Last pictures for tonight!

05-09-09, 07:59 PM	#13
ConTro13r Level 3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canterbury, Kent Posts: 138	How close to already made cuts do you go with the laser?

11-09-09, 07:35 PM	#15
mremulator Level 5 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 310	Right guys... How do you know I have not asked Valve if I can use the logo? The BBC did have to pay Stanley Kubrick's estate to use the music & poster from A Clockwork Orange (£150 to be precise). However, that was because they were using the original score and movie poster for the beginning of the interview. This is a fan build and most of the artwork is custom anyway. Also, The TF2 Crosshair/logo is not copy written as far as I'm aware. Anyway, Do Valve really care that someone has built a case for non-commercial use/profit and themed it on one of their games... I doubt it. __________________

22-09-09, 07:03 PM	#16
Marcus is killing in the name of... Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burnley Posts: 6,884	Cough Back on topic cough Had these Angel based panels cut (both sides) for a totally pimped out TJ07, they're now Gloss White w/ Silver Pearl so check out the coating thread soon to see assembled pictures. Got some new stuff coming through at the end of the week, haven't been doing much panel lasering recently as the CAD work for intricate things like this is a nightmare the majority of the time. Much prefer doing technical drawings rather than freeform.

22-09-09, 10:53 PM	#17
Pablo Monster Hunter MK2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: World Posts: 3,273	Hmm, i know hes boy wonder, but not sure if id go that far . Well its nice design anyway. Prob wont work as a window as such, but who says you have to have a window. OH, thats right hand side? Sorry So window aswell You gonna get plain panel and have fancy window cut aswel?

22-09-09, 11:08 PM	#18
Marcus is killing in the name of... Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burnley Posts: 6,884	Sledge hammer would do it...no? @ Pablo Both panels are the same apart from being mirrored.

23-09-09, 07:27 PM	#20
DrDantastic Level 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent Posts: 36	Yep, and the black drive bays act as a spine

24-09-09, 06:36 PM	#21
Marcus is killing in the name of... Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burnley Posts: 6,884	Had to re-do the CM840 panel due to couriers destorying the last one, not cool! Then this is a TJ07 we've had kicking around for a while now, I think the logo is Star Trek based but i'm not 100%, I'm sure someone out there will correct me though.

24-09-09, 06:37 PM	#22
Mattmc91 Level OH MY GOD Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Hants Posts: 2,115	looks kind of offset to me :O(the second one) still nice cuts and shame about the couriers destroying the panel. poor Dave! __________________ Project AMD: Finished for now: http://forum.watercoolinguk.co.uk/sh...ad.php?t=10888

24-09-09, 06:53 PM	#23
Marcus is killing in the name of... Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burnley Posts: 6,884	The TF2 logo is meant to be offset slightly to the right. The 2nd panel, not sure what you mean, it's probs just the photo.

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