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How do I change the lens on this 1W laser?

EfoDom10 said:
The laser arrived yesterday. The laser beam is bright but I'd like it to be brighter if possible. I want the beam to be seen from a few kilometers. So I assume getting the single element M9*0.5 lens would make it more visible. I measured the copper lens holder or how it's called and it measures 9mm in diameter. The actual lens measures 5mm in diameter. So I guess this lens I want to buy would fit https://www.ebay.com/itm/405nm-445nm-488nm-515nm-520nm-Laser-Lens-MP9x9mm-Laser-Collimation-Glass-lens-x1/261445531997?_trkparms=aid=555018&algo=PL.SIM&ao=2&asc=20180306143914&meid=4a2a4a17d0f54db5bf717144ab62cbbf&pid=100935&rk=1&rkt=12&mehot=pp&sd=262228356312&itm=261445531997&_trksid=p2056116.c100935.m2460 If I got the new lens do I push out the old copper one forcibly with a stick or something and slide in the new one? Would getting the lens be worth it? Or is it just a waste of 7 dollars?
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You are not going to visually notice the slight increase in output by changing the lens. You would notice it on a Laser Power Meter.
It is what it is.

Output power does not directly translate into visual brightness. It takes 4X the output power to double the the visual brightness so a 4W blue laser would be 2X as bright as the one you have.
 





Encap said:
You are not going to visually notice the slight increase in output by changing the lens. You would notice it on a Laser Power Meter.
It is what it is.

Output power does not directly translate into visual brightness. It takes 4X the output power to double the the visual brightness so a 4W blue laser would be 2X as bright as the one you have.
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This is true because our vision is not linear with regard to optical power. You might see as much as 25% more power on a laser power meter, but that would only translate into a better ability to engrave or burn. I use these lenses because you get a greater power density too. But, I have many lenses in my stock that I have collected over the years.
 
paul1598419 said:
This is true because our vision is not linear with regard to optical power. You might see as much as 25% more power on a laser power meter, but that would only translate into a better ability to engrave or burn. I use these lenses because you get a greater power density too. But, I have many lenses in my stock that I have collected over the years.
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The terminated beam at great distance would have greater visibility. Up close no difference.
 
steve001 said:
The terminated beam at great distance would have greater visibility. Up close no difference.
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Sorry, I don't get your point. If you want a terminated beam at great distances to have greater visibility, one would use a BE to cut down on the divergence that occurs with MM diodes. My point was that short focal length aspheric lenses will produce more power over multi element lenses. But, it won't be something you can see as the 25% is not enough to increase the visibility of the beam or its profile.
 
paul1598419 said:
Sorry, I don't get your point. If you want a terminated beam at great distances to have greater visibility, one would use a BE to cut down on the divergence that occurs with MM diodes. My point was that short focal length aspheric lenses will produce more power over multi element lenses. But, it won't be something you can see as the 25% is not enough to increase the visibility of the beam or its profile.
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At close range vision response is saturated. Any small increase may not be noticeable. At distance it is not so that 25% increase is noticeable
 
I would think that the amount of power would dictate whether or not your vision was saturated. The beam profile of a 50 mW laser at say, 20 feet wouldn't necessarily saturate one's vision. To be able to notice the change in power would still require more than a 25% increase in power. You could take it down to 5 mW and it would still require more than 25% increase in power to see a difference.
 
I need to change my laser lens too my laser is gatling style and Im scratched lens please help me

Sorry for my poor English
 
DIDJA consider ASKING THE FORUM before buying that ONE??
I really doubt anyone would have told you: GO FOR IT!!!

about the same as responses about buying from WL.. typical noob mistakes --you are not alone. just ask next time!!!

MYB save your lens improvements for 'better' lasers. BUY from forum members..
 
Hi Anus,
There are threads on your laser just use the search here on LPF. You will be surprised of the posts folk wrote.

Rich:)
 
What puzzles me about the 'G-gun' is, ...how it (even)came to 'be'??
I always thought it had to be something else before being used as a laser host.
BUT WHAT?

And did they not kinda ALL appear suddenly on alaibaba first AND in huge numbers of sellers and powers.
CRAZY powers.. unbelievable powers! (as in DO NOT BELIEVE)

Do the owners of these think they have super heat sinking? They may I dunno... but I doubt it.
I take fins or mass every time over... whatever... you call 'those'.
IMHO 'they' serve no function. unlike the original G-gun.
 
For the size of the heat sink on them, I would never put more than maybe a 1 watt in one. But, I would never buy one in the first place. It seems like the thing people who are brand new to lasers fall for. You might think it is larger than it is, but then you get it and......ooohh.
 
hakzaw1 said:
What puzzles me about the 'G-gun' is, ...how it (even)came to 'be'??
I always thought it had to be something else before being used as a laser host.
BUT WHAT?

And did they not kinda ALL appear suddenly on alaibaba first AND in huge numbers of sellers and powers.
CRAZY powers.. unbelievable powers! (as in DO NOT BELIEVE)

Do the owners of these think they have super heat sinking? They may I dunno... but I doubt it.
I take fins or mass every time over... whatever... you call 'those'.
IMHO 'they' serve no function. unlike the original G-gun.
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It's just eye candy I think:unsure:
and something a kid would love to buy and use their parents credit card without telling them.:whistle:
The makers don't give a dam about kids possibly blinding themselves:(
They are aweful uncomfy to handle and hold as some say, and they end up taking of those rods..
 
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