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  1. Thread: Random question

    by ram48
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    Random question

    was looking at a 45xp and was wondering what the wire parts that rotate up from the handles are for?
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    Re: Novakon Laser Cutter!

    Scott I sent you a PM
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    Re: Novakon Laser Cutter!

    Scott
    It is very easy to change from the supplied 63MM (2.5 in lens to the 101MM lens If you look at the tube, it is threaded on both ends the 101 mm lens installs in the opposit end of the tube. ...
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    Re: Welcome to our new laser forum.

    Wood
    Have you fixed your issue yet?
    I would inspect and tighten all the connections if you have not already done so. Im not sure what you mean by power cycles.
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    Re: Welcome to our new forum!

    woodman
    I have a machine that is just over a year old, I do notice the smoke pattern but have not noticed any residue on the motorized table (z axis) or bottom of the tray where the z axis belts...
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    Re: Novakon Pulsar MK2

    I own a pro but have had the opportunity to run a pulsar. They are a capable machine that will be a great addition to your prototype shop.
    The thing I like most about Novakon is the customer...
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    Re: Review - Bodor Laser BCL1309XU

    There is a Bodor distributor right here in the states, located in North Carolina. Its Novakon / Bodor laser. you can find them at CNC Machinery | Metal Machining | Novakon take a look at the laser...
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    Re: RDworks Questions

    Try saving the file tothe Rdworks .rld file format then open in RDworks. You may also try saving as an EPS file before importing to rdworks, that is how I save all my vector files.
    another thing......
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    Re: RDworks Questions

    RDworks lab charge $10 for the manual and it has a BIG copy write diagonally across every page, very hard to read, try Boss or Thunder laser sites they have very good manuals that can be read and...
  10. My experience buying a Bodor laser from an American based distributor

    I got mine about two months ago a BCL-X1006 1000x900 mm tablewith 130 watt W4 Rici tube and cm 5000 chiller. I love the way the machine looks and the performance was perfect right out of the box....
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    Re: Review - Bodor Laser BCL1309XU

    I am sorry to see that,
    Is that right out of the crate?
    I know of 3 or 4 other Bodor machines including mine and all Have a great factory finish.
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    Projects Made on the Novakon/Bodor Laser

    Show off the projects you have made with your machine.

    To start it off here are a few of mine;

    An Eagle cut from 1/8 Acrylic.

    Policeman's Prayer engraved in Cherry wood.

    Words scanned on...
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    Re: Review - Bodor Laser BCL1309XU

    Lee I agree with what you are saying and have a bit of experience with having powder coating done on my show and race cars over the years. As in most processes its all about the prep
    The finish on...
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    Re: Review - Bodor Laser BCL1309XU

    I took delivery of my BCL X 1006 in Feb and it had no rust whatsoever and still has noe after 3 months in my shop they powder-coat everything as far as I can tell, I feel it is one impressive finish.
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    Re: Novakon/Bodor Laser

    I’m pleased to see Novakon Laser on the CNC zone.

    I received my Bodor BCL X 1006 from Novakon on Feb 1st 2017

    I spent many hours researching imported laser machines and Bodor was, in my...
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    Re: Using the Novakon/Bodor Laser Cutter/Engraver

    I am doing some different things then iGAK I find it absolutely amazing what these machines are capable of Here are two pictures of a silhouette of a friends Granddaughter. It was done from a cell...
  17. Re: Novakons first Bordor laser was delivered to me today.

    you can etch them but from the back side using reversed image
  18. Re: Novakons first Bordor laser was delivered to me today.

    Keith
    It is factory applied paint I picked up a drop at a local sign supply place just to try it. Powder coated aluminum would produce similar results.
    Polished aluminum would need to be coated...
  19. St. Paddy's day Ornaments

    I am starting to get comfortable with the laser.

    Here are two things I cut from 3 mm acrylic on the Novakon/Bodor BCL X 1006 machine.
    Settings for my 130 watt Reci tube were
    Cutting... 40 min...
  20. Re: Novakons first Bordor laser was delivered to me today.

    First attempts at etching Granite and painted aluminum.
    I am absolutely amazed at the different kinds of materials that can be laser etched.
    I picked up a scrap piece of Granite and drop of painted...
  21. Re: Novakons first Bordor laser was delivered to me today.

    The Novakon/Bodor laser continues to impress me in the scope of materials that it is able to be used on.
    here is a picture of engraved leather on a guitar strap that a friend is making. The process...
  22. Re: Novakons first Bordor laser was delivered to me today.

    The machine is finally sitting in position, set up and running. Having read a few horror stories about imported lasers from e-bay I was expecting to spend at least a few hours tweaking and adjusting...
  23. Re: Novakons first Bordor laser was delivered to me today.

    Here are a few more pictures of the Bodor. It is pretty big and built like a tank. I was happily surprised with the quality and gauge of the metal used, it seems a very rigid and well constructed...
  24. Novakons first Bordor laser was delivered to me today.

    I got a nice surprise when John, the owner of Novakon called and said he was going to drop off my Bodor laser today
    The machines were in a Charlotte NC warehouse and John was willing to deliver mine...
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    Re: Novakon Laser Cutter!

    Michale
    It is my understanding ( and I am still a total newb) that a 3d engraving operation is software driven using layers and altering the laser Power and speed between layers.
    If you research...
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    Re: Novakon Laser Cutter!

    MichaleHenry
    Here is a video of the Bodor 40 watt mini laser in action.
    It seems from what I can see is that Bodor carries the quality and materials they use on the big commercial machines down to...
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    Re: Novakon Laser Cutter!

    Here is a Bodor video of the laser I purchased from Novakon.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTkiGOEtN1M
  28. Thread: Looks Great

    by ram48
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    Looks Great

    Ok ,
    Now I am EXCITED I cannot wait to start playing with this bad-boy...........................
    The wiring is very well done ans seeing Panduit (wire race-way) is a pleasant surprise, the use of...
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    Re: Novakon Laser Cutter!

    I will be using mine mostly for a hobby, making acrylic boxes, edge lit signs, wooden and acrylic puzzles, ornaments, signs etc. you can also mark coated SS tumblers and etch glass es and cylindrical...
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    Re: Novakon Laser Cutter!

    After researching Laser cutters/engravers for many months, I decided to order a Bodor laser machine from Novakon. It looks as though I came to the same conclusion as Igak and our machines seem very...
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