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  1. thermeng2

    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)...
  2. thermeng2

    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
  3. 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...
  4. thermeng2

    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
  5. 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
  6. thermeng2

    Power Ramping

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

    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...
  8. thermeng2

    How do I clean up my cut ?

    I have a 1500 watt mazak STX-48. I am cutting 1/2 ms and my edge is wavey but pretty clean on the bottom. I have raised my focal point .08 inches I am using a 1.5mm tip with a 5" lense. This is my pierce & cut program :9500 ( focal point is 2 turns up) (1/2 HRMS PIERCE & CUT) (PIERCE) G83 P000...
  9. thermeng2

    Cutting mild steel with N2

    Hi, I have been asked to cut mild steel with nitrogen. I have never done this but have heard of it being done to get rid of the scale that is left on the cut edge from oxygen. I am using a 1500 watt mazak. If any one has cut conditions for doing this or pointers on were to start from that...
  10. thermeng2

    laser cutting ss with vinyl

    Hi, In the past when I try to cut ss with the vinyl still on, it blows off as I cut it and causes tip up alarms and makes a mess. I started etching the parts before cutting to remove the vinyl before cutting. This adds alot of time to cutting the part. I have heard that there are different...
  11. thermeng2

    can you cut 1/2" mild steel

    Does anyone know if you can cut 1/2" mild steel with a 1500 watt mazak laser using a 5 inch lens? if so can you point me in the direction.
  12. thermeng2

    I am in need of peramiters

    We have a 1500 watt mazak laser and are looking for cutting peramiters and tips. Our main need is on 20ga-10ga ss and 20ga-10ga aluminum. The problem we have is dross and can not seam to get rid of it. our centering is good. We are using N2 assist gas. We are using a 1.5 mill. tip. any help we...

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