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    Re: Red dot laser pointer through lens update

    Great idea....
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    Poll: Re: Where did you purchase your laser??

    Very happy with my purchase of 2 x machines from G. Weike.. I got a custom made LC1313M (1.3 x 1.3 Work Area with moving table) - 150W Metal cutting + a GN9040 standard unit.. Coolers for both...
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    Re: 20mm Acrylic Cutting issues

    YAY.... all good now thanks guys. Turns out it was a final mirror focussing issue. I tried lower power, reduced air and reduced speed - still bad. Then did the pulse test and noticed the pit wasn't...
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    Re: 20mm Acrylic Cutting issues

    na... all good, not stressing yet. Thanks for the advice, will try a few things tomorrow and see how I go..
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    Re: 20mm Acrylic Cutting issues

    lol... I have 40 of these trophies to cutout & engrave before next Sunday... so as you said, I want to get it right. Also 20mm sheet is not cheap, so unusable items are costly.. As this is my first...
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    Re: 20mm Acrylic Cutting issues

    Thank you ELaser... I will try reducing the airflow even futher.. I do have more than yours is sounding in the video. Oh... I have tried reducing the power previously... forgot to mention that.

    Oh...
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    20mm Acrylic Cutting issues

    Hi Guys,

    Hoping someone can help out here. I have a GWeike LC1313M (150W) laser cutter. I am trying to cutout trophies from 20mm Acrylic sheet and having a few issues. Firstly I was getting very...
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    Re: Laser Cutter source code

    Keebler and Buddydog are right... it's about defocusing the beam.... yes, you still need to back the power off, but you also don't want a tight focus as you don't get a wide enough heating to get a...
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    Re: Laser Cutter source code

    The original reason I asked was I wanted to be able to control the z axis to do similar to the Laser Origami video that I posted above. Vector cutting through Corel is fine, but you can't control the...
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    Re: Laser Cutter source code

    lol...... nice one buddydog... ;)

    So it looks like not many people have delved into the source code side of things with these laser cutters... maybe I actually need to look at the controller unit...
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    Re: Laser Cutter source code

    so morntech... how did that answer the question I asked???
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    Laser Cutter source code

    Hi All,

    I am just wondering if anyone knows how to program in source code for laser cutters? I know you can use LaserCut 5.3 to output to the machine, but am assuming that it simply outputs a set...
  13. Re: Home business looking for Stainless Sheet Cutting/Engraving laser (1.5 - 2mm)

    Well... I took the plunge after some careful consideration. Abbey from G.Weike Laser helped me to purchase 2 machines, a LG900N with some extras + a custom modified LC1313M for serious cutting..
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  14. Re: Home business looking for Stainless Sheet Cutting/Engraving laser (1.5 - 2mm)

    Also like this machine from HSG HS-Z1930M

    Metal And Non-metal Laser Cutting Bed HS-Z1390M-Foshan Beyond Laser Technology Co., Ltd.
  15. Re: Home business looking for Stainless Sheet Cutting/Engraving laser (1.5 - 2mm)

    I'm thinking this might be a good alternative.... at least a starting point...

    ITJ6090 150W metal jewelry laser cutter-in Laser Equipment from Industry & Business on Aliexpress.com
  16. Home business looking for Stainless Sheet Cutting/Engraving laser (1.5 - 2mm)

    Hi All,

    I am looking to start a home business and want to purchase a laser CNC machine that has the ability to engrave/cut all the usual non-metallic materials (must do Acrylic to 19mm), but can...
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    nice professional looking job!

    nice professional looking job!
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    Based in Newcastle, NSW area sorry... I ended...

    Based in Newcastle, NSW area sorry...

    I ended up using 19mm MDF base plate with a 6mm sacrificial deck that I faced off. Then coated the whole lot with west systems epoxy.

    192408

    Then used...
  19. James, What is the sheet size? I am interested...

    James,

    What is the sheet size? I am interested as I need some material to do some plugs. I actually need a thickness of around 50mm with length 1m & width .4m

    Able to be shipped to Newcastle,...
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