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  1. manlaser

    Excessive wear on nozzles

    I took the approach data out and it does reduce nozzle wear. Must be re-spattering the wiskers that are left after the pierce on the approach. I will try to get a picture of what the nozzle looks like after a sheet has been ran.
  2. manlaser

    Excessive wear on nozzles

    I'm using a 3015FO-NT 4KW laser. We are running 11ga 304 Stainless and using the E-Z CUT N2 Generator. I have used Higher nozzle gaps but it doesn't seem to get any better. I have also used our bulk N2 tank, it produces a britter edge but still chews up nozzles. I don't have this problem...
  3. manlaser

    Buying a New Laser: Input Please!

    I agree with msandoval. We have an old 1212 from the late 90's and we only run up to 1/4" steel on it at 4x4 blank or less. whe it come to thicker stuff we run it on our FO.
  4. manlaser

    Buying a New Laser: Input Please!

    We have an Amada 1212 and it works great. The ballscrews can cause problems with bigger and heavier material, but if you are running low hours it will last awhile. We cut only sheet on it, we use our 3015FO for plate and thicker Stainless and Aluminum. As for software I think Sigmanest would...
  5. manlaser

    Excessive wear on nozzles

    I'm Piercing at 0.197" and Cutting @0.012" nozzle gaps. using a 2.0mm nozzle.
  6. manlaser

    Excessive wear on nozzles

    I am getting excessive wear and build up on my nozzles. Mostly when cutting 11Ga SS. If anyone can help with suggestions I would appriciate it.

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