[chbot] Laser cutter, and International freight forwarder in Christchurch

[Mark Atherton]

Hello All,

Currently looking at purchasing a laser cutter from China and wonder if 
anyone can recommend a company who can manage the paperwork, and 
shipping process between Lyttelton Port, and my home in CHCH.

Unit is probably going to be fitted with a 60W CO2 laser, which is Class 
IV. I believe that there aren't any import restrictions on such a device 
since it is packaged within industrial equipment.

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 From an operational point of view I believe that the main cutting 
chamber must be kept above 10c to avoid condensation, and associated 
corrosion. Any thoughts on anything less daft than using 100W worth of 
incandescent lamps, and a temperature controller ?

Final issue is to keep cooling water in laser from freezing. Again, 
maybe engage heating lamps under the cooling tank and associated 
circulating pump if water temp drops below 5c ?

Not sure how many of these thermal issues are real as the cutter will 
live in the garage which is attached to our main property.

Comments please.

Mark