CO2 Lens preferences
CO2 Lens preferences
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There are a lot of choices these days with Lens Manufactures. anyone have any particular Preferences?
Design Research, II-VI, Ophir, Etc.
I was looking at the Black Magic Lens by Ophir online, anyone ever used these or any other Brand name Lens?
Design Research, II-VI, Ophir, Etc.
I was looking at the Black Magic Lens by Ophir online, anyone ever used these or any other Brand name Lens?
"I am stuck on Band-Aid brand, 'cause they are stuck on me"





RE: CO2 Lens preferences
They may have improved it since; this was almost 10 years ago.
Remark: you lose the red HeNe indication laser. The black magic doesn't let that laser through; that's annoying when trying to jog to a spot on the plate to cut a scrap piece.
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The lens choice depends on several factors, what is the wattage you cut with, what type of material, thickness and also the environment. YOu wouldn't think all of that makes a difference with the lens however, to get the best cut and the longest lens life, consider these factors.
The Black Magic is a great lens for cutting galvanized, stainless and aluminum. It has a low absortion coating, lasts longer than normal lenses, are easier to keep clean. Only downside is it can not be used with a Piercing Sensor/ HeNe Beam. Mate Precision Tooling sells them.
Good luck.
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I also wanted to know who you think makes the best quality vs economical lenses in your opinions. We use the same manufacturer for most everything so our experience is not broad
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As for using reconditioned lenses, I've heard that when the recondition them, they have strip the coating regrind it,taking some of the thickness away and recoat it. Therefore changing the parameters of the dimensions have changed from a new lens. It may sit improperly in the cutting head, shifitng the laser bean or not producing a proper focus. The life of a refurbished lens does not last 1/2 as long as a new lens.
This is just my opinion, of course.
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As for using reconditioned lenses, I've heard that when the recondition them, they have strip the coating regrind it,taking some of the thickness away and recoat it. Therefore changing the parameters of the dimensions have changed from a new lens. It may sit improperly in the cutting head, shifitng the laser bean or not producing a proper focus. The life of a refurbished lens does not last 1/2 as long as a new lens.
This is just my opinion, of course.
RE: CO2 Lens preferences
Chris Krug http://krugtech.com/
Maximum Up-time, Minimum BS
RE: CO2 Lens preferences
The 4KW Amada
A C2000 Fanuc
and 2 PRC's 2200W and 2100W(1500w w/ turbo upgrade)
I guess that isn't too bad, I think it feels like we go through more because when they go, it seems its in bunches. We do have the Ophir rep coming in today, curious as to what they might suggest.
My company is pretty cheap, so probably wasting my time.
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http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=305860
Chris Krug http://krugtech.com/
Maximum Up-time, Minimum BS
RE: CO2 Lens preferences
"I am stuck on Band-Aid brand, 'cause they are stuck on me"
RE: CO2 Lens preferences
Chris Krug http://krugtech.com/
Maximum Up-time, Minimum BS