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    tube laser 50 watt anomaly

    Loss power laser cutting, laser beam output tube anomaly,
    you have solutions to this problem?

  2. #2
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    Re: tube laser 50 watt anomaly

    Take your nose cone off and try that last shot again.

    Gozzie

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    Re: tube laser 50 watt anomaly

    So is this a new issue since I see the last one of double lines is solved as of today?

    Anyhow - that output looks odd from the tube to mirror #1. It should be a tighter beam in my opinion. That said, the lens should be condensing that beam more at the end I think. Anyhow, you might send that picture to the manufacturer of the tube (if under any sort of warranty still) and see what they say. I would also try with the nose cone off to make sure it isn't hitting the cone after the lens.
    In case anyone is wondering, I'm the twin of the other gfacer on cnczone...

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    Re: tube laser 50 watt anomaly

    https://youtu.be/hu4faSv33Og
    power loss, anomaly tube laser 50 watt

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    Re: tube laser 50 watt anomaly

    Might be too little power. They can act a little strange if just barely getting enough power to make a solid beam... Try a bit more power (if you are at a lower level now) and try again.
    In case anyone is wondering, I'm the twin of the other gfacer on cnczone...

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    Re: tube laser 50 watt anomaly

    https://youtu.be/k8vE1vm6Ck8


    Setting laser power 70, this tube is new, few working hours,
    possible problem with power supply laser ?

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    Re: tube laser 50 watt anomaly

    Beams are normally about 3mm. It appears your output is a circle. I got the same thing on a 40w tube after I pushed it with poor cooling, poor flow or both. It didn't cut well after that so I replaced the tube. I also completely updated the cooling system and don't cut over ~20 deg c and about 80% rated power. So far no issues.


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    Re: tube laser 50 watt anomaly



    Problem associated with the loss of power of the laser beam?

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    Re: tube laser 50 watt anomaly

    Distilled water in the cooling system? I had a similar issue with a 40w laser tube till i rinsed the tube, lines, and pump out with distilled and refilled the tank with distilled water. I think the laser was arcing through the water to get out through the pump wiring.

    Distilled water is a poor conductor vs tap water which is a great conductor.

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