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  1. thermeng2

    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?
  3. 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)...
  4. 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
  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...
  6. 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
  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.
  14. 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...
  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 !!!
  16. thermeng2

    How do I clean up my cut ?

    Thanks for you in put. I wont have time to try anything for a while now. But when I do I will give your ideas a try. Thanks...
  17. thermeng2

    Mazak TX-48 Cut conditions

    I have a mazak STX-48 1500watt and this is what I use for gutting 7 ga. % :9180 (3/16 Cut Condition) G82 P1400 Q300 R18 G64 M69 G88 P04 M56 G82 P1500 Q200 R20 M32 M20 M22 G4 X1.8 G82 P1500 Q300 R28 G4 X1.5 G82 P1500 Q400 R35 G04 X3.2 M69 G82 P1500 Q3000 R96 F65 (81P1250Q300R099F058) G88 P04...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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