HPC 2030pro Laserply help ?.

[Nick]

We have found that we can cut and engrave acrylic perfectly. But using the re-cut focus tool at 53mm not the 60mm supplied with the machine. We set the focus tool at the position as supplied in the manual. This picture shows the position that the manual tells you to use, we have cut a new tool at 53mm, this gives perfect acrylic cuts using the same settings in the manual. http://t.co/kuoUGAjAnO


We can't cut 3mm Laserply, tried many diferent settings. Any advice ?

[Tom]

Laserply should cut like butter try turning the power down and speed it up abit
Is your machine new, what power and speed settings are you using
Your original focus tool probably would have worked if you had put it to the flat just under the mirror holder
Tom

[Nick]

Machine has run for an hour or two. New in May 2014. We have tried many different settings. After googling a bit, I am going to try MDF for cutting, cheaper anyway!

Nick

[Tom]

Sorry Nick i was just editing the post above

[Tom]

3mm laser ply should cut at about sp20 and about 10 Ma on your machine

[Nick]

3mm laser ply should cut at about sp20 and about 10 Ma on your machine

Ok, will try Monday. It's a school machine so can't play till then.

Will post back when I get the settings right.

[Tom]

Nick
Just start at a low power and work your way up
Loads of power is not always the best way too go
When you had your machine delivered was it yourself that was trained

[Nick]

We had a quick demo but only cut plastic.

[Tom]

Hi Nick
The training would have helped you understand the machine better
Search the forum and you'll find lots of info on the 3020 and a bit about newlydraw

Tom

[Nick]

Tried -briefly - today. Can cut 6mm ply or MDF but burns. If I turn power down (as per the manual settings) then it does not even Mark the material.

Nick