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  1. Re: Trouble shoot water jet not cutting (may be abrasive issue)

    Could be a bad jewel or any of the components not aligned properly. I used to have this problem when using sapphire jewels but hasn't occurs in 3+ years after moving to diamond.

    As far as the...
  2. Re: Spacing between parts for waterjet cutting

    I use 3mm or 5mm depending on the thickness and shape of the parts
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    Re: Assist gas pressure dropping off

    If you're using the liquid tanks I would check the pressure on them. Sometimes when a new liquid tank is delivered the pressure is too low to cut and we have to turn the pressure builder knob to...
  4. Is it possible to production plan cut on a Bosch Trump laser?

    Hello,

    We have a Trump Trumatic 3030 laser and a Trump Trulaser 5030.

    The 3030 is Bosch controlled and the 5030 is Siemens controlled.

    On the 5030 I can set up a production plan and run...
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    Re: Laser cutting flaw. Trumpf TruLaser 5030

    Cutting problems are usually gas pressure, power, or focus.

    If it's happening in the middle of a straight line cut (no turns) I would check first the lens quality. If all 3 other parameters are...
  6. Having trouble using a slitting saw on steel part

    Hello,

    I'm having trouble machining a slit in a block of steel. I have used this tool and programmed it the exact same way with an aluminum part that is very similar with great success. Now I...
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    Re: Which waterjet brand would you buy?

    I've had a Maxiem 1530 for about 6 years. I used it daily until about 2 years ago and now it gets used about 1-2 times a week (upgraded lasers so most of my cutting is on those). It has a direct...
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    Re: Fadal VMC 4020 ATC problem

    Thanks for your input! I had a repair guy come out and he found a board that was burnt up. I'll post up if it works in case this happens to future members.
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    Re: Fadal VMC 4020 ATC problem

    Here is another view of this problem.

    https://youtu.be/Jv-Rgwqotig

    Sometimes it goes half way then retracts, sometimes it doesn't move at all before throwing the error, and others it goes...
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    Fadal VMC 4020 ATC problem

    Hello,

    I recently purchase a 2011 reman VMC4020 and I'm having issues with our ATC.

    This is a video of what it does when I use the M6T# command
    https://youtu.be/xyZvUEmKyC8

    Any ideas? I...
  11. How to mill the side of a part efficiently

    Hello,

    I have XR6 express and I have a question. I am new to CNC milling (I've been messing with XR6 for about 3 days total) but have been programming lasers for almost 12 years and a waterjet...
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    Sticky: Re: Welcome thread-tell us about you.

    Hello all.

    I've been programming and running lasers since 2004 and a waterjet since 2010. I use Radan for our Trumpf lasers, Haco CAD/CAM for our Haco laser, and Inteli-Max for our Maxiem...
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