Thanks Matt! I will definitely use this method to check out the focus and power settings for my 100W machine. Could you please cover some of the computer setup you went through, as well as the use of the USB or "U DISK" port on the machine? I'd like to be able to save files to a USB stick and run the machine without connecting it to a computer. Thanks again!
Hi Ben, I currently use the laptop connected to USB connection of the controller. I have used the U DISK function - it works well but takes longer to transfer to USB then USB to Controller etc. If you'd like a video on this I will do one specifically for the TL-410C and the AutoLaser Software. Let me know if this is something you'd like. (I've replied and answered your other questions you sent via email). Have a great weekend :) Cheers Matthew
Very cool ! The inclined plane test is so wonderfully simple ! But shouldn't you need to focus deeper into the material anyway then when engraving ? The laser beam is V-shaped to the focus point anyway.
if you focus too deep into the material, then the top surface cut edge is more likely to be charred as you can see on the ramp test. it is best for most thinner materials to focus on surface of the workpiece. if you want to cut thicker materials then you would select a lens with a larger focus gap. For engraving you want a 2" or 2.5" lens focused on work surface.
Hi there, I’m new to CO2 lasers and would like to run a ramp test. I’m having a hard time understanding why they incline is needed? Also when you do your last cuts the 15mm/s 40-50% & 25mm/s, why is that piece of 6mm on top of 4 other pieces of material? I’m sorry if this is silly, like I said I am new to this! Thank you for the video and all the information, it’s extremely helpful!
hello can you ask me a question? the purpose of this test is to find a point on all lines that is the thinnest right like where all lines are the same thickness is the ideal height the material should be from the lens.
You are looking for the thinnest line that cuts through the material. i.e. the optimal focus gap is produces the smallest dot or line thickness for the lens you use. The lens I use in this machine has a focal gap of 50.8mm (Distance from lens to work piece) Cheers Matt
Once all mirrors are aligned and u have completed a ramp test are u still getting soot around your cut lines? I can’t seem to get a clean cut with the soot
Thanks Matt, my first laser arrives next week and this will be my first test, cheers from NZ
Hope you enjoy it!
Matthew excellent and practical video! Tahnk you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for taking the time to share this with us, very nicely done sir. thank you and have a blessed week.
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Great info, thank you Matt!
Thanks, Maybe it's time for me to improve on this video demonstration :)
Thanks Matt! I will definitely use this method to check out the focus and power settings for my 100W machine.
Could you please cover some of the computer setup you went through, as well as the use of the USB or "U DISK" port on the machine? I'd like to be able to save files to a USB stick and run the machine without connecting it to a computer. Thanks again!
Hi Ben, I currently use the laptop connected to USB connection of the controller. I have used the U DISK function - it works well but takes longer to transfer to USB then USB to Controller etc. If you'd like a video on this I will do one specifically for the TL-410C and the AutoLaser Software. Let me know if this is something you'd like. (I've replied and answered your other questions you sent via email). Have a great weekend :)
Cheers Matthew
Very cool ! The inclined plane test is so wonderfully simple ! But shouldn't you need to focus deeper into the material anyway then when engraving ? The laser beam is V-shaped to the focus point anyway.
if you focus too deep into the material, then the top surface cut edge is more likely to be charred as you can see on the ramp test. it is best for most thinner materials to focus on surface of the workpiece. if you want to cut thicker materials then you would select a lens with a larger focus gap. For engraving you want a 2" or 2.5" lens focused on work surface.
@@MWLaser Thank you very much for that bit, just moved from LED lasers to CO2 and there's much to catch up on !
Nice, it helped me much! Thank you!
Sorry I didn't see this comment earlier - Thank you. I'm glad you found the video helpful. Cheers Matt
Hi there, I’m new to CO2 lasers and would like to run a ramp test. I’m having a hard time understanding why they incline is needed? Also when you do your last cuts the 15mm/s 40-50% & 25mm/s, why is that piece of 6mm on top of 4 other pieces of material? I’m sorry if this is silly, like I said I am new to this! Thank you for the video and all the information, it’s extremely helpful!
I can assist through email / chat / facebook group, easier than trying to use comments in this video.
Cheers Matt
Matt@mwlaser.com.au
Thanks
hello can you ask me a question?
the purpose of this test is to find a point on all lines that is the thinnest right
like where all lines are the same thickness is the ideal height the material should be from the lens.
You are looking for the thinnest line that cuts through the material. i.e. the optimal focus gap is produces the smallest dot or line thickness for the lens you use. The lens I use in this machine has a focal gap of 50.8mm (Distance from lens to work piece)
Cheers Matt
This is the same laser I have, do you have any setting insight for 1/4" birch? I'm having the hardest time!
I cut this approx 8 to 10 mm/sec at approx 60-65 % power (23mA) on my Red & Black 80W tube
Once all mirrors are aligned and u have completed a ramp test are u still getting soot around your cut lines? I can’t seem to get a clean cut with the soot