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    We are having issues with the shutt

    If you would like to receive help you need to provide enough info so someone CAN help you. Nobody reading your request for help has any idea what kind of laser or resonator you are having problems with, so it would be impossible to offer any meaningful advice. Remember, just because you are...
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    Any suggestions on how to get the u

    Looks like edge/approach settings to me
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    FABRIWIN

    vladz21, I have a software package that will be less expensive than what you are currently looking at and will do a nice job for you. You can call me, Sam at: 704-460-3506.
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    Persistant Blue Screen Bystronic 2512 1.8kw Laser Machine with Dos Based CNC90 Controller

    I don't know where you are located, but lookup and contact Krugtech. He has the experience and background that you need. Great trustworthy guy!
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    Laser cutting 4150 steel plate

    Does anyone have experience cutting 4150 steel plate on a CO2 laser? I have a customer with 3 & 4Kw CO2 lasers that needs to quote a job from 8.5 mm (aprox 5/16 thick) plate. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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    High Pressure Nitrogen

    jjl1210. Respectfully, it looks like you have an error in the cut condition you posted. The only focal position used by Amada lasers (assuming the laser has NC focus) is on cut condition line 1. The condition you posted shows -0.051 inch which is way to high. I recommend that once you find what...
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    Older lasers need help on purchase (bystronic or lvd fanuc)

    Did you receive my email? See attached for info. Call me or email.http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=3ba22e2d-4622-4e50-a9e0-efdc931d772f&file=contact.pdf
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    Older lasers need help on purchase (bystronic or lvd fanuc)

    I was the 1st applications engineer hired by LVD in North America so I am prejudiced, but both could be good machines. You also have Chris Krug who is a member here and is an expert with the Bystronics. As you mentioned, the Fanuc system is very reliable, but at that age of equipment, your...
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    NESTING SOFTWARE FOR AMADA FO 3015?????

    @LaserSpyder....Google CAM2000s. Sold in the US by Advanced Laser Solutions.net. I know they have a customer who gave up Dr Abe to use it.
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    Calculating Nitrogen Comsumption

    Another (BIG) thing to consider is that there is always product loss due to pressure building up as the liquid changes to gas. It will be worse in the summer with the temperature elevation. Another cost factor is how often you receive deliveries of N2. Have you ever watched and listened while...
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    Aluminum Cutting?

    "i believe that I'm using aluminum P1020, do you think this change everything? and I'm only trying it on 1mm" YES! This does change everything. P1020 is basicly pure aluminum and will always give you problems. It looks to be the american equivalent of 1100. It is not like an alloyed 5052 or...
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    Aluminum Cutting?

    In the cut conditions you posted it shows an initial frequency for piercing of zero. Zero is not a valid value for frequency so I don't know exactly what that will do, but that needs to be corrected to start with. Since the duty cycle it set to 100% the frequency is not that important, but does...
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    What software are you using??

    GrouperGenius, What laser are you programming? I use a program, CAM2000s, that is easy to use and feature rich like drag n drop file import (dxf/dwg) and includes autonest. The support is top notch as well.
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    Cutting .04" Aluminum

    How much Z axis travel do you have? If you have enough Z travel you could cut sacrificial cutting grates from plexi to lift the material high enough to prevent the blow back from the regular grates.
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    DOES ANYONE recommend a nozzle distributor?????????

    Talk to your welding supplier and see who they carry. Most welding suppliers will carry stock for their customers so you can get quick delivery without having to pay shipping cost. They would also probably provide samples for you to try.
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