Bodor laser not initiating cuts

We have a 4ft x 8ft Bodor-built laser we have been using in production for our light fixtures. We had some problems with the laser coming down, starting a path but not firing fully on the metal settings. It would run around and just sparkle or after a few inches fire full power but not cut cleanly. We contacted Bodor and got great tech support. They walked us through all sorts of settings. It took a bit of time to dial it all in and diagnose but they were committed and worked with us step by step.

For anyone looking to short cut this process if you run into this problem, for us it was not a controller issue as we thought, but it ended up being a function of the auto-height follow settings and the pierce delay not being set correctly. We had to add a delay of up to 6mms after piercing before starting the cut. That was set in the MetalCut software. The next issue was resetting the auto height sensor height to 3mm so it was closer to the sheet. It was a weird problem to diagnose. We thought it was in the laser, or the two power supplies controlling it but it ended up being a settings issue.

We never would have figured that out without their help.

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Hello
I am running into a similar issue. would very much appreciate if you could share your setting to overcome this issue.
Thanks

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There are a few possible reasons why your Bodor laser is not initiating cuts. Here are some things to check:

Make sure the laser is turned on and in "Cut" mode.
Check the laser power settings and increase them if necessary.
Make sure the material is properly supported.
Check the air assist and make sure it is turned on.
Clean the laser head and lens.
Make sure the laser is properly grounded.
Contact Bodor customer support if you are still having problems.
Here are some of the most common reasons why a Bodor laser may not be initiating cuts:
The laser is not turned on.
The laser power is too low.
The material is not properly supported.
The air assist is not turned on.
The laser head or lens is dirty or damaged.
The laser is not properly grounded.
If you have checked all of these things and your laser is still not initiating cuts, then it may be a more serious problem that requires the attention of a qualified technician.

It's great to hear that you were able to receive excellent technical support from Bodor for the issues you encountered with your laser. Troubleshooting problems with complex machinery like lasers can sometimes be challenging, so having dedicated support from the manufacturer can be invaluable.
It seems like the specific problem you faced was related to the auto-height follow settings and the pierce delay not being set correctly in the MetalCut software. It's not uncommon for settings and parameters to play a crucial role in achieving optimal performance and desired results. In your case, adjusting the pierce delay and resetting the auto height sensor height proved to be the solution. Run 3