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is process modelling software available

is process modelling software available

is process modelling software available

(OP)
Has anyone seen software for modelling the laser cutting process? With a cursory search of the web, I see that research papers have been written over a number of years. Have any of these projects become something useable?

Jay

RE: is process modelling software available

AFAIK there are no process modelling tools for laser cutting, I had a pretty good dig around the net and at my local university  when I was trying to answer my CO2/RFI question.

Almost all the work on improving the process seems to be carried out through a process of trial and tweek usually by specialists at the machine tools supplier although an experienced setter operator often comes up with a few tweeks themselves.

Dode

RE: is process modelling software available

(OP)
And- how did you make out on your CO2 DC/RF quest?
did you buy a system, or what?

Jay

Jay Maechtlen

RE: is process modelling software available

Apologies for the delayed response.

We bought a DC system and so far have been delighted with the machine. Although I can't prove that it is directly related to the resonator technology the machine seems to produce a very stable cut at the top limits of the resonator. The downside so far is the low power control doesn't seem as good as the RF machines I have previous experience with. This has only really been evident in switching between cutting and etching, initially we seem to get some excesive depth in the etch.

Dode

RE: is process modelling software available

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what cover gas do you use when etching?
if you are switching gases, make sure the head is purged- else you will start the etching with wrong gas (Oxy instead of N2?)

Jay Maechtlen

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