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- Tue Nov 29, 2016 1:42 am
- Forum: General Laser machine discussion
- Topic: Safety measures for 450 nm 2,8 W laser beam
- Replies: 2
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Re: Safety measures for 450 nm 2,8 W laser beam
Put it in a thick opaque box with a webcam inside. Maybe be the cheapest option, and allow proper fume extraction.
- Tue Nov 22, 2016 9:28 am
- Forum: General Laser machine discussion
- Topic: Cutting 6mm MDF - Moisture on underside
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2955
Re: Cutting 6mm MDF - Moisture on underside
It migh be the glue, mdf has a lot of glue in it, which might be heating up when the flame cuts through.
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 12:29 am
- Forum: General Laser machine discussion
- Topic: How to cut silicone liner paper multiple sheets
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4518
Re: How to cut silicone liner paper multiple sheets
We've had good luck when a stack was bonded together via static, but then the adhesive gooed and made them difficult to separate. BY removing the waste matrix (non-printed label material outside the die line) the adhesive won't be an issue, but I doubt the sheets will lay as tightly together... the...
- Fri Nov 18, 2016 2:48 am
- Forum: General Laser machine discussion
- Topic: Beam seems to change at various power
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2109
Beam seems to change at various power
Hi all, We're running into a strange issue with our diy lasercutter that has been running near perfectly for the past 2 years. All of a sudden, our laser output seems to very depending on the power output. When we cut a line at 50% power and above, the line is nice and crisp. If we go below that 50%...
- Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:42 am
- Forum: General Laser machine discussion
- Topic: D.I.Y fridge compressor as air assist
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2270
Re: D.I.Y fridge compressor as air assist
No, they can't be used for continuous use (they get quite hot). I used them to inflate bicycle-tires but even that was too much for them eventually. A big aquariumcompressor (for bigger outside pools) can work for longer periods / contiuous and can produce quite an amount of air if you use wide tube...
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 7:08 am
- Forum: General Laser machine discussion
- Topic: Help with Perfect Laser Pleade
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2686
Help with Perfect Laser Pleade
Hi I have just got a laser the model is Perfect Laser PEDK-4030.
When i turn it on,it resets on X axis but stops and will not reset to Y.
Would anyone have the same machine and be able to help please.
Thanks
When i turn it on,it resets on X axis but stops and will not reset to Y.
Would anyone have the same machine and be able to help please.
Thanks
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 12:18 am
- Forum: General Laser machine discussion
- Topic: Laser control software alternative to BenBox
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3974
Re: Laser control software alternative to BenBox
I have a 5.5 Watt blue laser metal frame kit coming from eBay, PrettyworthShop. Yes I am still waiting, but the vender seems to be an ok guy or company anyway. It comes with some pretty decent software as he sent via email attachment everything needed to run it software wise. I have a "real&quo...
- Tue Nov 01, 2016 1:36 am
- Forum: General Laser machine discussion
- Topic: Help for k40 laser engraver/cutter
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1310
Help for k40 laser engraver/cutter
Hello,
I am new in this engraving hobby and need a lot of help.
i started the engraving, but, after 10-20 seconds it is fading.
Please, see picture
also, what are the steps for engraving and cutting at the same time?
Step by step instructions please, since this is my first time.
I am new in this engraving hobby and need a lot of help.
i started the engraving, but, after 10-20 seconds it is fading.
Please, see picture
also, what are the steps for engraving and cutting at the same time?
Step by step instructions please, since this is my first time.
- Fri Nov 13, 2015 3:34 am
- Forum: General Laser machine discussion
- Topic: A New Build
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2153
A New Build
I need a little help. 8-) 8-) I keep looking at the GT2 belts and pulleys and keep thinking the teeth are very small not much grip, the teeth are only 0.762 mm tall and 6 mm wide the other belt I'm looking at is the XL which has a taller tooth of 1.3 mm 10 mm wide but the pulleys have a flange about...