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gas pressure regulator problems

gas pressure regulator problems

gas pressure regulator problems

(OP)
I run a 3000 watts amada altair laser. Machine model is 2412 and we've had it since 1999. Anyways I'm having a problem with the gas pressure being to high when I try to pierce any material. It will pierce and blow a big hole in thick material 3/16" and up. Eventually I will get an alarm that says Assist Gas Pressure below minimum. We contacted amada and they said it is the gas pressure regulator that cost $2,500 and about $500 for labor. Has anyone had this type of problem?

RE: gas pressure regulator problems

Barraza,

I guess the question would be if you have NC Gas or Manual Gas.  It sounds like you have NC Gas and yes it sounds like you may have to replace the gas pressure regulator, after all, you've had this machine for 7 years and it's not unusual things for things like these to break.

The question would be if you were using dirty shopair for piercing or cutting, or maybe this valve got stuck due to debris from the Pressure regulators at the dewar or bulk tank.  

In any case, they would be able to troubleshoot this problem better and if it turns out to be something else, then you shouldn't have to pay for something you didn't need in the first place.  

Good Luck

RE: gas pressure regulator problems

(OP)
Nc Gas. Are you Mayron Sandoval that worked at Amada?

RE: gas pressure regulator problems

Yes Indeed.  The one and only.  I'm sure my profile said it all.

RE: gas pressure regulator problems

(OP)
What's up. It's me Hector over at Sir Michael's in Huntington Beach. Where you at now? Anyways we replaced the gas pressure regulator ($1,900) and installed it ourselves and everything is cool now.

RE: gas pressure regulator problems

Bystronic Laser AG

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