ir filter removal from a 105
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Yes you will have more heat energy to melt things. However the IR wavelength is invisible and can blind you. IR reflects off of many things that you might not expect, like objects that don't look reflective! Your eyes won't even react to the light, there will not be any blink reaction. Heed the warnings that people make about this and don't risk it, the potential for severe eye damage far exceeds that of the lasers intended setup.
The_LED_Museum
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If you remove the IR filter, please be damned sure you use safety goggles designed specifically to attenuate radiation at 808nm and 1,064nm!!! 
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oo: The_LED_Museum said:If you remove the IR filter, please be damned sure you use safety goggles designed specifically to attenuate radiation at 808nm and 1,064nm!!!
Does anyone know the approximate power of the IR laser used in the 105?
Thanks!
OldLaser
P.S.
You are soooo correct, working with IR laser YOU MUST use safety goggles, also, you better know when the IR laser is ON, as mentioned above, the beam will bounce out of the least expected surfaces.
PhotonWrangler
Flashaholic
You'll probably mess up the focal point for the visible light, reducing it's reach...
The_LED_Museum
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I believe the NIR laser diode inside is 500mW (0.5W) at 808nm - just outside the range of human vision.oldlaser said:
