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    HELP

    Oh and about the resonator..I have no clue?
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    HELP

    Hey thanks fab3. I will try that and see what happens. Maybe raise the focus about .08" above..and get rid if the M69..(It is a normal pulse mode command)..Do you think G87P00 should be raised as well? Maybe like G87P15 or something?
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    HELP

    I am trying to cut 5/8" mild steel with a 2000 watt mazak...I keep leaving dross on the bottom and like welding it back together. If I increase the air I get a wide curf on the top. Here is my cut peramiter I am using.. % :5601 (0.625 HRS) (STANDARD FOCUS) (0.077 NOZZLE)...
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    In search of cut conditions for mazak 2000 watt laser

    Hi, We just bought a Mazak STX-510 2000 watt and I am looking for cut conditions for mild steel and stainless steel. Thanks
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    Laser tips ?

    I have been running our laser for awhile now but have only had 1.5mm tips to work with. I have always been at the mercy of the purchasing agent.. I recently found all these tips out there..They have cold formed, Broad Chromed, and a wide range of sizes. I have drilled out my 1.5mm for cutting...
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    alloy 200 nickel cutting

    Does anyone know how .01 alloy 200 nickel will cut. I need to guess at the feed rate. I have a Mazak stx 48. 1500 watt laser. If you have cut conditions that wouls really help. Thanks
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    Do you have cut conditions for .01 copper?

    Ok thanks for your input..I will not have any copper till next week to try it..But this should give me a starting point...
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    Do you have cut conditions for .01 copper?

    What kind of coating? I have never tried cutting copper before so I am lost from the start?
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    Do you have cut conditions for .01 copper?

    I need to find out if its even posible to cut copper..I have a Mazak stx-48 1500 watt laser..Any input would be great.. Thanks
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    etching help

    power is 50 watts, frequency is 100, duty is 50, and feed rate is 39 inches per min.
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    Power Ramping

    Does anyone know how to do this? !! Power Ramping !!
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    etching help

    Sorry my computer took a dump andI have been down for some time... My speed and power are G82P0050Q100R50M67F39.
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    etching help

    Thanks for all the input. I have always done my etching first then cut. Maybe I am looking for to much in my etch. How good does it get? Can you get etches to have a constant depth? Is it comon for the nozzel to plug up? Oh this is all mild steel I am playing with. No need for Nitro.
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    etching help

    I am having problem etching any steel. In some spots it seams fine in others it blows through and in others you can't even see it. Here is what I am using. I have a 1500 watt Mazak stx48 with a 5" head and 1.5 tip. Any help would be great....!!!! Thanks Also what does m68 do. I know it is for...
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    How do I clean up my cut ?

    Hey I got it ! I used a bigger tip and my edge looks great. You are right it is pushing it but it is working....THANKS !!!

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