Trotec Speedy 400 80 watt speed test

[Gary Hair]

I know the results will vary based on a lot of factors, but could anyone who has a fairly new Speedy 400 80 watt machine test cut some 1/4" acrylic? I'm very curious what speed you are using to cut in one pass. I'm using a 2" lens, let me know what you use in your test.

[Neville Stewart]

Ill give it a try too Gary, Ive got some 25 around here somewhere. Are you sure it wasn't Lexan : )

[Gary Hair]

Ill give it a try too Gary, Ive got some 25 around here somewhere. Are you sure it wasn't Lexan : )

Yep, it was a piece of 1/4" clear cast acrylic.

[Neville Stewart]

I was kidding, you never leave things to chance.

[Kev Williams]

Well sir, I have no Trotec, but I have an 80w laser-- Even tho it's a glass RECI, I would think my 80w results should be reasonably close to a metal 80 watter...

I took a couple of minutes and came up with this video, mostly as a visual so you can SEE how fast it's cutting.
Entered speed was 17mm/second, and I was running at 26.5mV, which should be pretty close to a full 80 watts.
--2" lens--
Forgive my crappy camera work.

[Gary Hair]

Thanks Kev!

[Kev Williams]

For more reference-- the cut piece measured 15.2", and by my watch it took 22 seconds to cut, so it was cutting a .69" per second-- and 17mm (my set speed) = .67", so pretty close!

[Neville Stewart]

Yep, it was a piece of 1/4" clear cast acrylic.

Finally go to that test Gary - L to R .3" .5" and .15" - .3 cut no problem, .5 didn't release, and .15 flamed badly, too slow. Pic didn't rotate so bottom to top.
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[Gary Hair]

Thanks Neville! That's about what I'm seeing as well.