Laser Slotted Cartomizers for Tank users ?

[AZCraig]

Hi,

Has anyone tried using a laser to create slotted cartomizers ?
I found the dremel method very aggravating (maybe it's just me)... I couldn't tell when I'd cut enough and it seemed like my carto was made of 1/4 steel. Using my Dremel rotary on the 5 setting (which is think is 5k RPM) it pretty much used up a single cutting disk to make one slot. The Dremel method also made a huge mess of metal dust (not healthy).

I figure some on ECF has to have access to a laser metal cutting tool... there has to be a better way to create slotted cartos than a dremel.

I know about punching, but IMO punched cartos don't allow thick juices to flow as well as slotted.

AZCraig

 

[hairball]

Hmmm...I use a dremel without problems. I run at the highest speed and use a metal cutting disc. Wipe off and run a magnet over it. No problems here. As for a laser, I would think it might melt the filler material inside.

 

[bigtiime]

I use a saddle valve to punch cartos and if I need better flow I punch two holes in it if need be. Geez . . a laser . . I can see that being dangerous in my hands.

 

[mynameisrob]

Mostpeople say the dremmel works really well and is the easiest way to punch your own. Another oPtion is to use a saddle valve, but that will punch them. They work well too and you can get one at a hardware store for $6-7 bucks. What cartos do you use? Thick juices don't work great in tanks anyway, did you ever consider just using a big carto?

As far as the laser, I agree with hairball. Using a laser is likely to burn the filler and could even cut through a connection which would render the carto useless

 

[tj99959]

Guess you could always use a plasma torch

Just seems like a bit of an overkill to dedicate a laser for slotting cartos.
I can well imagine that predrilled cartos will become commonplace tho.
It would be an easy step in the manufacturing process.