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by Ijzuiulvv
Wed Nov 11, 2015 3:40 am
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: cheap laser cutter/engraver
Replies: 2
Views: 1926

Re: cheap laser cutter/engraver

I have spent a day watching a ton of video's and i believe i would like the following features: Ability to line up the business end with a laser pointer Replacement cooler - like a K3000 as a bucket of water doesn't seem like a good plan approx $300 Air assist - to keep the item being cut cooler Spe...
by Ijzuiulvv
Wed Nov 11, 2015 3:01 am
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: INTRODUCE YOURSELF
Replies: 370
Views: 2596414

Re: INTRODUCE YOURSELF

Hi ! I am also 59, i make r/c cars and boats, generally with chainsaw engines in.I have completed my second year C++ course with credits and i am currently attempting to write my own program to control my mini milling machine that i am converting to cnc.
Regards
Israel
by Ijzuiulvv
Mon Sep 28, 2015 1:11 am
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: Why am I getting such bad engraving results?
Replies: 5
Views: 5429

Re: Why am I getting such bad engraving results?

.1mm scan gap is good for about 200 to 300 dpi. You must be using the laser cad software to do your text? I use Corel Draw to to do all of my graphics and text. I can then set the DPI that I want to use and once in Lasercad I change the scan gap to match the DPI. I am no expert in this stuff, but th...
by Ijzuiulvv
Mon Sep 28, 2015 1:09 am
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: Why am I getting such bad engraving results?
Replies: 5
Views: 5429

Re: Why am I getting such bad engraving results?

What power and speed are you using? What is your DPI and the scan gap that you are using?

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