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Hi all, I recently bought a second hand LS3020, I have never done anything like this before so it's all new, turns out after a few tries my machine doesn't cut. Not sure what it could be, I have changed the mirror and lense as they were broken but now I'm close to losing the will with it! Is there a...

Believe I have found more than the issue.


A broken focus meniscus lenses AND a broken optics

Best bet is to start from scratch, check all the basics such as alignment, lens is ok and clean. See if it engraves ok if so set up a shape to cut and set the speed to say 8 and mid power (you are turning the power knob to adjust? ND does not control power direct). Best Dave I think you are right, ...

I am losing the will

Could it be a problem with the actual laser? or would it just not attempt to cut at all?

Try a ramp test (search the forum or on google to show you how to do it ;) ) Best Dave I have just had a thought, currently my machine is resting on two strong boxes either side until I can get my hands on a desk, could it be this? I promise once I get this sorted you wont hear another peep from me...

I can't remember a lot but where did you measure the gap from? (It should be the top of the plate the head mirror is on to the material). Speed sounds too slow as will - 3mm mdf would be about 12. Wind the power pot back (anti clockwise) then count 6 full turns to start with (so about 60%). Done 6 ...

So when you start the job does the head move around following the image or does it move left to right like it is scanning? What speed setting are you using and have you focused using the ruler than came with the machine? Best Dave No, it does it like it is cutting it, but just doesn't do it deeply....

Daven wrote:What file type are you trying to cut?

Hi Dave, all are DXF or Newlydraw files. It engraves fine but the cut doesn't go through at all

Hi all!

I've just started cutting on my LS3020 and nothing is cutting! Everything comes out looking engraved. Please can someone help? I use newlydraw not sure if it's something to do with the settings? I'm new to this so any advise is appreciated please

Thank you

I have noticed on Etsy and other websites that there is a lot of people doing it now!

Maybe I will concentrate on making my money back for the machine then look into upgrading