How to install the HR laser head and adjust its focal distance--20161008

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ctoshack
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How to install the HR laser head and adjust its focal distance--20161008

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So I watched the video looks like you just stick it in.

Question

. Dobyou just stick it in the mqchine qnd push it all the way up?

Does it matter how far in or out it is?

How far away from material should laser head be when cutting or engraving?
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Re: Setting up hd laser head

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Standard Laser Head focal length is 6mm.
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Comparison of different laser heads:
http://www.thunderlaser.com/features/co ... heads.html
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ctoshack
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Re: Setting up hd laser head

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Ok I understand but when installing the laser heads in the machine do I push them all the way in or is there a specific distance to insert. Or does it even matter..

Also when we say focal distance 6mm or 1mm does this mean for me to bring material within 6mm or 1mm of laser head?
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Re: Setting up hd laser head

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Yes,You can use the acrylic foacl tool we provide. Or you can use Auto focal
http://www.thunderlaser.com/how-to-use- ... focus.html
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Wayne
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Re: Setting up hd laser head

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The high res head should have come with its own focus strip, its around 3mm....did you get one with the head? if not you can make your own using the tapered step guide that comes with the machine, if you dont have one, i can send you a file to cut your own using the standard head
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Re: How to install the HR laser head and adjust its focal distance--20161008

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Can you please confirm what size lens to use with the HR laser head? Is it the same 2" (50.8mm) lens that is used with the standard head?

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Re: How to install the HR laser head and adjust its focal distance--20161008

Post by Ben »

Good day!

Yes,the HR laser head is used with 2'' lens that is used with the standard head,but there're two 2 " lens are installed inside.
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