40w Laser module hitting hold down screws

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If you have the enclosure and accept the dangers, I modeled up a replacement plate that removes the shield just for this very reason.

40W Shieldless Replacement Plate

First: I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IN YOUR DECISION TO REDUCE THE SAFETY FEATURES OF YOUR MACHINE. ALWAYS make sure to use any class 4 laser in a safe manner and ensure any available protection is in place. On my immediate first test run, I got annoyed with how low the shield rode above the workpiece. Any form of hold-down that might get close has to be very slimline. So I figured… I’d remove it! I took the shield off my 40W and modeled it up to remove it. My goal was to have more open access un…