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Hi Folks,

I recently took delivery of a Chinese JD 3050 60 W Laser Cutter, and am using RD Works V8. The problem I have is I cannot centralise the image / text to be cut. I set the red dot origin point correctly, but the machine then cuts 2mm lower on X axis and 2mm to the right on y axis. It's got me stumped, I can't find anything in the software or control pad on the machine that shows I have an offset. I have checked vertical alignment, all ok. Has anyone come across this before?

This problem is mainly caused by following two reasons:

1. The red dot and the laser don't coincide .
You can Pulse a laser dot to check the red dot right?

2. Laser beam is not vertical after being focused by lens. You can click this link to solve the problem http://www.thunderlaser.com/troubleshoo ... otspm.html

Okay, the vertical laser beam was offset to the left. When I correct it to vertical the power reduces.
For example I can cut 5 mm acrylic at 90% power 12mm/s with the laser offset with one run. When I adjust the vertical beam to true vertical it takes 3 runs to cut.
Any suggestions? I may take the 3rd mirror apart clean and reassemble.

Thanks

Sorry, just to add. I adjusted the mirror back to offsetting to the left and the power increased back to cutting as before.

Tank was already cut in half, siudge cleaned out of lower
half, and both halves burned out before cutting up further.

I started over the cutting process and selected it one side at a time. I apologize for so many questions. Thank You.

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Pfuller9 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2017 5:06 pm Hi Folks,

I recently took delivery of a Chinese JD 3050 60 W Laser Cutter, and am using RD Works V8. The problem I have is I cannot centralise the image / text to be cut. I set the red dot origin point correctly, but the machine then cuts 2mm lower on X axis and 2mm to the right on y axis. It's got me stumped, I can't find anything in the software or control pad on the machine that shows I have an offset. I have checked vertical alignment, all ok. Has anyone come across this before?

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Regarding the offset issue with your Chinese JD 3050 60W Laser Cutter and RD Works V8 software, ensure software settings are correct, perform machine calibration, check for firmware updates, and consult the user manual. If issues persist, contact the manufacturer or distributor for assistance.