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I had exactly that problem.

Solution. Used the desktop as the 'main' repository and shared the folder. It looks just like another folder on the laptop.

Backups are also easy. Once a week, or...

Peck,

Thanks for the reply. Yeah, am not sure why it seems to drift. It is level and on solid concrete slab foundation. I work in a laser lab for a living so am familiar with alignment issues. ...

Sounds like it is alignment.

The red dot should be in very good alignment with the main laser. I always use it for the alignment process, then confirm the results with single shot firing of the...

I always use a wet paper towel. Makes it a bit smoother.

Ramon,

Show what you do. I've been looking at modifying my Legend the same way.

And, yep machine ship is available. :)

charlie

Thanks for the links, just what I needed.

charlie

Where can I find information about lofting? Specifically how to do it. I want to start with a design and figure out the cut sheet dimensions. I've looked around and can only find a few books that...

I can't compare others as we have had only the two Epilogs. A fellow mfg swears by Universal. But, we both do cutting not engraving, and, we do a lot of work from CAD. Different world.

I agree...

Yes, I do use the 'std' nozzle and not the 'super' nozzle.

The 'std' nozzle will not cut through my skin. The 'super' one will cut through pine :eek:

It is still the only thing that works for...

A lot of good advice.

We started our business 3 yrs ago. It is a part time for me, full time for my wife and we still are not to the point where it would support us. Plan on at least a year (or...

ULS has added significantly to their line since we bought our first Epilog.

Due to our specific business a 36x24 (or larger) table was required so we stayed with Epilog. Now ULS has the...

I just thought of a snag in this if you do production.

The lasers really don't log how many times you cut with a specific file (at least the Epilogs don't). You can load one file and cut from it...

Sliding in and out is a good way to do it.

But, be careful. With the front open you now have a laser eye protection issue. Be best if you can hinge the cover somehow (duct tape) while running.
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I assume that's the coloring from a spot anneal type of process?

If you rub it with 0000 steel wool does it rub off?

charlie

That's a common description in the laser world.

In the lab we expect to get things like multi-mode devices and install Qswitches for increasing pulse power. A LOT of tweaking.

Constructing a...

Depends on what you're cutting. We cut mostly wood, and a lot of it. About once a week I take the vector grid out and wash it.

Spray it good with a cleaner, like Simple Green, Krud Kutter, or...

Yes, in the factory it was a matter of hiring the wrong people. Since my supervisors did their own hiring they sometimes made mistakes. When you have over 100 employees there will be some bad ones,...

It really does depend on what you want to cut.

We do a lot of cutting, but, mostly balsa, bass and plywood.

We also do production work, so speed is important to us. But, more importantly is...

I had one that I intended to use for tracing paper plans into Corel/CAD.

Useless (for me). The screen could not be 'zoomed' during the job. Accuracy was poor (I need .010" or better).

In the...

Cost does depend on a lot of factors.

We run $1 per min for production runs, ie, setup is just loading the laser.

$1.50/min for one time jobs with a $5 to $10 surcharge for the PITA factor.
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If it is a matter of how much time is spent on each job, then just about any of them do that. You just have to record it separately.

A 'wish' item for the Epilog. Since it is hooked up on a...

Pass that one up.

Go to one of the distributors or mfgs and ask about used machines. Most are good about refurbishing. I know someone got a good deal on the Mini24 we traded in on our Legend....

We just use water for cleaning. It even gets the accumulated wood creosote under the grid table.

charlie