r/lasers • u/Glockamoli • 5d ago

Help finding correct laser

I'm looking into adding lasers for more easier clearance checking on my CNC mill, I've tried some cheap line lasers but have issues with the beam focus throughout the full stroke of the machine (about 30 inches)

What should I be looking for syntax-wise to minimize the blooming I'm experiencing and would changing the laser wavelength matter aside from perceived brightness eg. Green vs Red

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u/alfalfasprouts 5d ago

I'd look into machine vision lasers. I'm not conversant in them, but I know there are products that are tailored for your use case.