Ok I understand the place your talking about. Our machine (canada) only has the gauge block and roller control there, along with an e-stop, with no obvious space for an additional start button. For many sheets of the same program I could see it being quite useful for some people, depending on...
Try to find your controller on this page for steps to adjust your focal position
http://www.amada.com/site/default.asp?format=html&page=tnl014.htm
I hope this helps.
I would suggest you search for "rotary co2 laser" There exist many makes and sizes; from small wattage machines for engraving to higher ones for cutting thick pipe. My experience is with the larger ones, and I have worked very little with machines under 2000w. Hopefully someone else on the...
I find myself in need of speeding up my rubber cutting process, and would like to try cutting it with the Amada LC2415 2000w we have here.
Its .375 thick Neoprene, Has anyone here had any experience laser cutting this or anything similar? A starting point or any tips would be much appreciated.