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by Wayne
Mon Oct 03, 2016 11:04 pm
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: X Axis Sensor Replacement - Help Required
Replies: 1
Views: 1770

Re: X Axis Sensor Replacement - Help Required

Just to start, what is the bed size set in the software, also have you ever used the calibration facility in RDworks Vendor settings to ensure the motor step value is correct. If the head is hitting this can be caused by the step value moving the head more than the software thinks its moving
by Wayne
Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: Laser Knowledge
Topic: deep cutting wood
Replies: 6
Views: 9710

Re: deep cutting wood

Using the engraving function, high pressure air and high power I can carve 6mm on our 150W machine when doing signs, masking the surface can help, but you can get rid of a lot of surface charring by putting the wooden piece under running water ( after its cut ) and using a soft brush to loosen any d...
by Wayne
Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:50 pm
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: laser cut acrylic from vendor cut at a non-right angle - is this common?
Replies: 2
Views: 2099

Re: laser cut acrylic from vendor cut at a non-right angle - is this common?

Lasers will always impart an angle on the edge, you can calculate the angle if you know your beam diameter ( say 6mm) and focus length ( say 50mm ). If you think of a right angled triangle, the opposite length is Half the diameter of the beam, the focus length is the adjacent. working out the tangen...
by Wayne
Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:18 pm
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: not happy with LaserStar Engraving Machine
Replies: 3
Views: 4895

Re: not happy with LaserStar Engraving Machine

Hiya Are you sure you have bought a laserstar? they normally come with Laserstars own software not ezcad or Prolase 7 software. can you send a link to the website you bought from, 30W Fiber can mark but you will have a job cutting gold or silver with a low wattage even of its fiber. for 1mm gold on ...