Glowforge: The over engineered Makerbot of laser cutters

[Hirudin]

That is a benefit.

I think I’ll start a thread so we can discuss all the advantages the removable head affords.

Let's list the benefits of the removable laser head, as it pertains to laser cutting!

There is another thread (linked below) where I said the removable laser head has dubious value to the laser cutter we were promised. @marmak3261 mentioned that it makes cleaning the window easier. I won’t deny that that IS a benefit, I hope I didn’t come across as thinking the removable head has absolutely no value what-so-ever. The ease of cleaning is actually the only benefit that I was able to come up with on my own before making my statement. The window that the laser passes through is on t…