Hi again,
I used a combo of your suggestions: a 0 degree lead-in and no lead out ... a little tweaking with msandoval's cut conditions ... and ended up with a good hole with barely a blow-out showing !
Thanks again for everyones input !!
Ed
Thanks again guys for the info. The boss put me on a punch machine today ... back to the laser tomorrow to try some experiments ... including stuff from you. Will update for
for you.
Ed
So,I have some ammo for this morning to try. Much appreciated.
This forum is new for me ... so far I'm impressed with the responses and the speed of response. I don't have access to the web during work so will update you later on results.
Thanks !!
Thanks ScottI2R,
But, no. The blow-out is too consistent on each hole. I really believe it's as I said in my previous reply: cut goes beyond start point of cut ... trying to cut where it has previously cut. Almost has to be programming ... just don't know how to get around it ! Do you think...
Thanks msandoval for the speedy reply !
Our 2000 watt laser has always used a 3mm nozzle for anything over .125 thickness mat'ls. The blow-out occurs when cut on diameter goes beyond the start point a bit and travels on previously cut portion of the hole.The rest of the cut is fine. Edges and...
I am having a problem with blow-out at the end of the cut on holes in 1/4 inch hot rolled steel. We use SMP for programing for our 2000 watt Amada laser. Can't seem to get rid of the blow-out unless I pulse the entire hole. I use a 3mm nozzle ..and a clean 5" lens .. and centering is good...
