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  1. Bigums

    Finding "home" on laser (Mazak U44 Spacegear)

    So I have been having this sort of minor problem since we have purchased the machine. There is no way to precisely find "home" on a part with this machine that I am aware of. If I ever have to take something out and put it back in later to rework it we pretty much have to line everything up by...
  2. Bigums

    Finding the focal point for 7.5" Lens on C02 Laser

    So the books give us the old methods on finding the focal point for our Mazak U44 SpaceGear. It's pretty straightforward to say the least. You find the top of the focus by finding the blue flame on some stainless and getting an average of about 5 shots then do the same thing to find the bottom...
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    Cutting .04" Aluminum

    So I recently got a job quote for some nameplates that are .04" aluminum with a bronze and silver coating. I need to keep the surfaces pristine throughout the entire laser process. My current setup is a Mazak U44 SG 4kw with a 50"x 50" table that has spiked slats going across spread out every 4...
  4. Bigums

    Tube cutting with Mazak U-44 SpaceGear 4kw

    We have been having the machine for a little over a year now and have been able to reach our machining capabilities for the most part. Most of our jobs consist of .375"-.380" thick stainless round tubing varying from 2.0" - 4.0" I.D. We have been having the same problem from day one and we have...

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