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Focal Inch Data for .5 HRS
Also about feed rate. I adjust my feed rate based on lines in the cut. So if the cut direction is < and you have //// on your edge you would increase and if they were \\\\\\ you would decrease your feed rate. The reason for a feed rate in my original post is bc of my parameters the metal was...- LaserApprentice
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- Forum: Laser engineering
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Focal Inch Data for .5 HRS
LASERNINJA, First of all thank you for the encouragement. I tend to do very well with 1/4 and under and machine cuts like butter through those thicknesses. I do have a 2110 Alarm (Oscillator Internal Mirror Cleaning) which I was finally able to schedule a tech and now parts are on order. To be...- LaserApprentice
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- Forum: Laser engineering
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Focal Inch Data for .5 HRS
Ok so with cutting conditions listed. Its not cutting all the way through. Also when it goes to cut out part molten metal bubbles up to the surface sealing the cut and causing interference with my nozzle. I did forget add I am using the 7.5" lens with the 1.4 Double Nozzle. Centering is almost...- LaserApprentice
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- Forum: Laser engineering
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Focal Inch Data for .5 HRS
Referencing a previous thread "Cut Conditions for Mild Steel" First of all I am a pretty new operator that mainly has experience in cutting thinner material (0.23-.097). I now am cutting up to .5 inch on an Amada FO-4020. my cut is super jagged on the edges. This machine is new to the company...- LaserApprentice
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