Start of the 3watt RGB

[decix]

It is too thin and we've told him already. Well...

[andy_con]

its not to thin and its also bolted to the three steel bars underneath

ummm i can lift the case on my own with ease so not that heavy

[smogthemog]

I think you are going to suffer with temperature movement problems as the different metals expand and contract at different rates Andy. I believe this is why most beam tables are made from 10-15mm+ materials and held aloft by small, sturdy posts so to alleviate any movement.
The beam table on my Silverray RGB is 6mm and it suffers temperature movement. It's on posts as well!
That is why I have added quick release catches to the front of the case so it can be easily re-adjusted.

[andy_con]

my 1watt rgb does not suffer from any movement

[Laser Ben]

two per laser ill be adding a small spot of glue on the treat to stop it coming lose

I am wondering why you are cutting corners on an essential part!? How difficult is it to put in the extra 2 holes for each laser. Putting glue on there is a bad idea, what if the laser has to be replaced or changed in he future? You should just do it the correct way in the first place.

[Laser Ben]

my 1watt rgb does not suffer from any movement

Your 1W was a lot smaller...

[andy_con]

I am wondering why you are cutting corners on an essential part!? How difficult is it to put in the extra 2 holes for each laser. Putting glue on there is a bad idea, what if the laser has to be replaced or changed in he future? You should just do it the correct way in the first place.

cutting corners, geee another know it all!

im putting a tiny dab of general purpose glue on the thread, im not covering the whole bolt/thread in super glue. if the laser needs to come out you just turn the screw and the glue pops off.

each laser is being bolted down there wont be any issues.

were the laser going on a rollercoaster there may be a problem but its not. a laser scanner is a very Fragile bit of equipment which should be taken care of and not thrown around.

[andy_con]

Your 1W was a lot smaller...

how do you know how big my 1watt is compaired to a silveray?

[Frixxion]

hmmmm is it true that his base-plate is too thin? Because if you say that his plate is too thin because his optics can get screwed up because of heat, I think you're wrong.
The effect I think you mean is the thermal expansion, but if you look at the formula of thermal expansion I'd say you're wrong:

As you can see, thickness (or surface) is not a factor. So taking a thicker plate won't do anything right?

[Laser Ben]

cutting corners, geee another know it all!

im putting a tiny dab of general purpose glue on the thread, im not covering the whole bolt/thread in super glue. if the laser needs to come out you just turn the screw and the glue pops off.

each laser is being bolted down there wont be any issues.

were the laser going on a rollercoaster there may be a problem but its not. a laser scanner is a very Fragile bit of equipment which should be taken care of and not thrown around.

I'm sorry, I thought you were going to glue the laser, not just put loc-tite on the threads. But even with that, why would you only add 2 bolts?