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Software and User’s manual Downloads
Thunder Laser user can download user manuals for every laser machine model, software and other useful data sheet here.
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PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE RULES

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Improve the user profile for thunder laser tech support

Last post by Ben « Fri Feb 23, 2018 9:34 am

by Ben » Fri Feb 23, 2018 9:34 am

Dear friend,
Please help to improve your user profile so we can check your machine information and save our time to judge and solve the problem....

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How to adjust the laser beam path

Last post by Thunder Laser -Nolan « Thu Nov 03, 2016 2:46 am

by Thunder Laser -Nolan » Thu Nov 03, 2016 2:46 am

1. Check the first mirror

Requirement: Laser beam should dot to the first mirror center.
Laser power: 30%

Prepare double-sided adhesive
Tear...

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Thu Nov 03, 2016 2:46 am
Factory Power Settings

Last post by Rayden « Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:43 pm

by Rayden » Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:43 pm

Hello, when my machine arrived the power settings were set at Max 60% and Min 20%. Am I able to safely move it up to 70%? Also I do not understand...

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Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:43 pm
Weak Laser Tube

Last post by Ben « Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:50 am
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by stevenresnick » Sun Aug 25, 2019 3:29 pm

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Its seams after the laser runs for about 30 min the power drops and the engraved area isn't engraving as deep as when I first started 30 minutes...

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Hello Steven,
There are two reasons for this， the laser power supply is not stable or the laser tube is going bad. How to judge:
1.Please record...

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Last post by Ben
Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:50 am
MDF laser burn mark

Last post by Ben « Wed May 15, 2019 2:00 am
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by Ganeval » Sun May 12, 2019 7:52 am

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Hi,

Is it possible to reduce laser burn mark on top surface due to fumes ?
When i cut mdf there is always a brown - yellow mark at the beginning...

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If you cut the wood,I suggest you use the big air compressor to blow.

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Wed May 15, 2019 2:00 am
Rounded Rectangle --- 20160101

Last post by Ben « Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:19 am
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by Matthew » Fri Jan 01, 2016 4:33 am

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I understand how to create rectangle in RD. Is there a way to specify a rectangle with rounded corners? This would be very useful.

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Hi Matthew,

RDworks is not professional for drawing,it just provide some simple tool.
If you'd like to make some good design,i will suggest the...

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Last post by Ben
Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:19 am
Z-Axis only goes down

Last post by timmins « Sun Sep 30, 2018 2:46 am
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by timmins » Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:48 pm

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Thunderlaser Mini-60, 60W

I've had this machine almost 3 years without one problem until today.

My z-axis stopped moving in the up/positive...

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Excellent...that took care of the problem! The sensor was clean but when I bumped the sensitivity adjustment, it began working. I never use the...

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Sun Sep 30, 2018 2:46 am
Fume Extraction

Last post by Thunder laser - Tom « Mon Sep 10, 2018 1:15 am
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by Rayden » Sat Sep 08, 2018 5:50 am

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I have noticed that during cutting the 4 small fans, on each side of the machine (that are for cooling the electronics), are blowing laser fumes out...

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That's no problem.

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Mon Sep 10, 2018 1:15 am
Scan/Engrave Direction

Last post by Ben « Wed Sep 05, 2018 1:43 am
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by Rayden » Tue Sep 04, 2018 3:26 am

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Hello, I am looking for a way to change my scan/engrave direction to- bottom to top (for example, if it was an image of a person, I would want to...

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Hi Rayden,

It can be done by rdworks.
From menu bar,config>>system setting.
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Last post by Ben
Wed Sep 05, 2018 1:43 am
Lenses for each head

Last post by Ben « Mon Sep 03, 2018 3:08 am
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by andaluzia1973 » Thu Aug 30, 2018 12:57 pm

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Hi

Please let me know how to install lenses on HR head and 4 Head.
A drawing will be appreciated.

Thank you

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Good day,

Tow pieces of 2'' focus lenses are installed in the HR laser head;one pieces of 4 focus lens is installed in 4'' laser head.
how to...

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Mon Sep 03, 2018 3:08 am
X Axis does not work

Last post by woodcraf « Tue Aug 21, 2018 5:39 pm
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by woodcraf » Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:38 pm

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Hi there - my x axis does not seem to be working. Can you please tell me what trouble shooting steps I need to follow to determine what the issue is?...

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Hi Ben - I replaced the x axis limit switch wire which resolved that issue. But then the machine caught fire. It looks like only one piece was...

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Tue Aug 21, 2018 5:39 pm
Honeycomb materials and cleaning

Last post by tumim « Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:18 am
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by tumim » Thu Aug 02, 2018 12:53 pm

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Hello,

1. Can you please provide information about what materials/metals used for honeycomb table.
I have used magnets for testing and may guess...

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Hello,

Cant find any information about vacuum clean using your link.
Can you please add more links about this vacuum clean procedure or explain...

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Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:18 am
Rotary Attachment does not rotate - urgent !

Last post by andaluzia1973 « Wed Aug 01, 2018 2:34 pm
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by andaluzia1973 » Tue Jul 31, 2018 4:11 pm

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Hello,

I'm trying to use the rotary attachment on a Nova 63 130W for the first time and it does not rotate. Please see the pictures with the...

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Thank you. It worked!

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Wed Aug 01, 2018 2:34 pm
Replacement of 100w laser tube with 80w?

Last post by Ben « Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:06 am
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by jwitt » Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:08 am

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Due to a recent power loss of about 50%, I believe I will replace the 100w tube with an 80w EFR ZS-1250.
I have noticed doing a quick test cut, I...

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Hi Jim,

It's ok if you want to replace the 100watt with an 80watt laser tube.
They use the same power supply,you can keep the original power...

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Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:06 am
Test of 100w tube for power loss

Last post by Ben « Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:39 pm
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by jwitt » Wed Jul 11, 2018 5:05 pm

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I have a Nova35 with 100w tube. It has run for 15 months, but has very low hours of use.
I followed the instructions at Thunderlaser to cut 15mm...

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Hi Jame,

OK.
The new 100watt laser tube can cut 6mm acrylic at speed 18 and power 70%.

I will ask my colleague to reply on skype for your need...

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Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:39 pm
Laser Tube Replacement

Last post by Ben « Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:11 am
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by stevenresnick » Sun Jun 24, 2018 2:12 pm

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I need to replace my tube in a Nova 34 100 watt and would like to replace it with a
RECI W4 100 watt tube?
Will this work or do I need to replace...

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Hi Steven,

You can replace with a RECI W4 100 watt tube for your machine.
But we don't use the RECI laser tube now,you should buy one by yourself.

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Last post by Ben
Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:11 am
standard laser head vs HR head

Last post by Ben « Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:05 am
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by andaluzia1973 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:07 pm

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Hi

I was running exactly the same file with:

standard laser head - focal distance 6mm
HR head - focal distance 4 mm
I was hoping to get even...

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Hi Anda,

I wonder if you use HR head to cut material.
Please noted,the HR head is generally used only for engraving,if you want to cut,you can...

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Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:05 am
Loss of Power!!!!

Last post by Ben « Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:50 am
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by stevenresnick » Mon Jun 18, 2018 12:21 am

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Today my laser stop cutting through 6mm Birch Plywood and 6mm MDF.
I've check the alignment of all the mirrors and that's all perfect and Clean.
I...

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Hi Steven,

Do you check the Beam pattern for the laser tube?
Please let me know if the laser tube outputs a circle(laser beam) but not a solid...

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Last post by Ben
Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:50 am
X-axis does not work

Last post by marek-xx « Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:31 pm
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by marek-xx » Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:02 pm

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Hello,

I have Nova24 - Laser System and the problem is with X-Axis -it does not work.

I checked the X-axis controller - the controller is...

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The machine is already in operation, the X-axis end limit switch cable was damaged

Thanks for the help

Mariusz

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Last post by marek-xx
Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:31 pm
thin metal cut 05 mm / 0.7 mm

Last post by Wayne « Mon Jun 18, 2018 3:49 pm
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by andaluzia1973 » Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:41 am

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Hi

I would like to attempt to cut a thin metal 0.5 mm / 0.7 mm.
What are the measure of protection that I have to take in order to prevent...

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if it is a good tube which is outputting more than 130W you will cut thin mild steel upto half a mm, but it will be slow 1 -2mm per sec.

To cut...

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Last post by Wayne
Mon Jun 18, 2018 3:49 pm
Not Engraving in the absolute position

Last post by Ben « Wed May 30, 2018 3:29 am
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by stevenresnick » Mon May 28, 2018 5:01 pm

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Can someone tell me why the part that I'm engraving into is off center by 1/8 .
Please the attached photo.
The X is whats off
For some reason the...

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Hi Steven,

As you said,it's more likely about the controller or software issue.
Please send me the test files for checking.Thanks.

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Last post by Ben
Wed May 30, 2018 3:29 am
Inconsistent results when cutting material close to 10mm

Last post by idank « Sat May 26, 2018 5:27 pm
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by idank » Mon Apr 30, 2018 7:42 pm

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Hi all, Nova 35 80 watt user here.

I've been getting some inconsistent results when cutting for example 8mm MDF. Sometimes the cut will penetrate...

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Hi Ben, I spent most of the day on cleaning the machine and ran the laser power test both before and after.

First, here are pictures of the mirror...

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Last post by idank
Sat May 26, 2018 5:27 pm
Eye protection

Last post by idank « Wed May 23, 2018 4:54 pm
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by idank » Mon May 21, 2018 7:54 pm

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What do people use for eye protection? I'm not sure what kind of glasses to get, is there anything reliable on Amazon that is recommended?

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Hi, can you tell what kind to look for that gives protection for the laser tubes you provide (the required wave length I guess)? I'm a little...

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Last post by idank
Wed May 23, 2018 4:54 pm
FILE forma error RDworks 8.1

Last post by Ben « Tue May 15, 2018 1:27 am
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by andaluzia1973 » Mon May 07, 2018 5:10 am

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Hi

I save a file in RDWorks v 8.01.18 and 30 seconds later when I try to re-open it ..... FIle format error. How can be fixed?

Thank you
Anda

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Please install the RDworksV8.19.
It has setting for reverse interval and good to X-swing engraving.

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Last post by Ben
Tue May 15, 2018 1:27 am
Edit startingpoint of cutting

Last post by Ben « Tue May 15, 2018 1:23 am
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by StefanV » Wed May 09, 2018 2:33 pm

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How do you set the starting point for a cut job?
I want the job to start at a different point from where it normally start

RDWorks V8 with a...

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Generally,it's left top corner.
Startpoint for the graphic.png

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Tue May 15, 2018 1:23 am

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