PlasmaC Fiber laser 1Kw head height control + auto focuas

thefabricator03 wrote: I am sure the same kind of setup would work for a water jet as well. One day I will find out.

Just throwing it out there, but diesel cars with common rail technology use a small high pressure pump that can do up to 2000 Bar (30000 PSI ?), and that should be more than enough for water jet, but there are some drawbacks: the amount of water is small ( more pumps can be added) and they are not made for water, they also use that diesel for lubrication, so the question is: how long will they last ?
Already told a friend to find me a used one for testing......
The good thing is, they are cheap and plentiful .

I like the way you think Tom

When I get time I will look into it.

Since we are a bit off, i told that same friend to ditch the compressor head/cylinders and use a car AC compressor instead, he is using it for a looooong time and it still works, no lubrication and all, i was sure it will die quickly. Much quieter and much quicker to fill the tank.
Used ones can be had for a bargain, and i already got one from that friend, not mounted yet.

Car AC compressors have been used for vehicle engine mounted air compressors for a long time. The difficulty is lubrication but I think you can use an airline oiler. There is a commercial product that uses grease here in .AU
www.endlessair.com.au/

That is a nice idea, putting it on the intake should prolong its life drasticaly.
Then again, not good for plasma as i do not like the smel of burnt oil!

Taloot, Do you have a way I can get in contact with you. I would like to find out more information about your lasers.