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    HELP

    Oh and about the resonator..I have no clue?
  2. thermeng2

    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
  5. thermeng2

    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
  7. thermeng2

    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...
  8. thermeng2

    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?
  9. thermeng2

    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
  10. thermeng2

    etching help

    power is 50 watts, frequency is 100, duty is 50, and feed rate is 39 inches per min.
  11. thermeng2

    Power Ramping

    Does anyone know how to do this? !! Power Ramping !!
  12. thermeng2

    etching help

    Sorry my computer took a dump andI have been down for some time... My speed and power are G82P0050Q100R50M67F39.
  13. thermeng2

    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...
  15. thermeng2

    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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