In today's episode we're attempting to cover every single thing that we think is vital to know about galvo lasers if you're a new owner or shopping around for one. The items included in this episode will help you make informed buying decisions, take care of your machine and get the most out of your new laser system. I hope this episode sheds some light on things you might find confusing, good luck and have fun!

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0:00 - Intro 1:23 - The Holy Trinity 4:40 - Why Galvo? 7:18 - Gantry vs Galvo 10:26 - Galvo Laser Anatomy 12:05 - Ezcad 2 vs Ezcad 3 14:10 - Lightburn for Galvo 16:02 - Fiber Laser Sources 19:28 - F-Theta: Lens Sizes 20:47 - F-Theta: Dot Size 22:52 - F-Theta: Focal Distance 23:45 - F-Theta: Depth of Field 25:54 - Continuous Wave vs Pulsed Lasers 30:45 - Laser Parameter Overview 32:36 - The Reality of MOPA 37:42 - CO2 Galvo Beam Expanders and Heads 42:11 - Class I vs Class IV Lasers 44:51 - Galvo Laser Form Factors 47:00 - Outro - Supporting the Channel

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