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    More LC1212 questions

    We are hoping to purchase the Mazak and run Esprit software (Procut) once a post processor has been written to adapt it. Does anybody recommend Quimtek or any of the other online quoting databases for lasering? We have a certain amount of work but as is the usual case we do require more and have...
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    More LC1212 questions

    has anyone heard of the Mazak NTX48? We were originally looking at something like the Amada LC 1212 machine but recently came across the Mazak. It seems to be a compact, robust machine and is able to cut upto 10mm thick mild steel. I used to use Esprit software (Procut) and wouldve liked to have...
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    More LC1212 questions

    Hector, many thanks for replying. Afraid our budget isnt a massive one but at the minute we are just pricing things up. Could you breifly explain some of the running costs for me? As I said earlier I have lots of experience in Hy Def plasma but not laser and for years was under the impression...
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    More LC1212 questions

    I managed a busy profiling department for 10 years using hy def plasma machines but would like to start up on my own with a laser. I spotted what looks like a reasonable machine Amada LC 1212 and it seems to fit the bill. Being a laser virgin, I wonder if anybody could give me some advice on the...

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