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After some experience removing smoke stains since the last post, I have some tips: first, remove any plastic coating before engraving and add application tape. This will remove all the smoke stains...

Any suggestions for a good replacement laser tube? Mine is 1.2 m, 60 watt CO2 water cooled glass laser.

My 60 watt Chinese laser engraver has no laser output. How can I test it to see if it's the laser tube burned out or no power going to the tube? Is the voltage to the tube DC or AC? What is the...

I need some .020" thick brass cut to custom shapes. What CNC machine would do a nice clean cut with no discoloration? If you have such a machine or can recommend someone, please contact me. I could...

Does anyone know of a source for .020" brass cut to custom shapes? I need (50) 3" x 3-3/4" ovals and (50) 2-3/4" x 7-3/4" rectangles with scaloped corners.

I checked the spec's on my machine: D32 BIT DSP. I'm don't know what it means, but I guess I already have it. It's a 60 watt machine. I was trying to get a dark burn in the wood for color contrast....

We get most of our sign supplies from Fellers, 800-654-8405. Their product is called Adhesive-Off: $8.99 per quart.

Masking would not solve this problem, since I am getting smoke residue inside and outside the engraved letters. Someone from Johnson Plastics recommended Goo Gone, a citrus adhesive remover. At our...

After engraving on Rowmark Textures laser engraving plastic, there is a deposit of smoke residue in and around the engraved graphic. Is this normal? Is there a safe chemical that will clean it?

I...

I'm looking for suggestions for engraving plywood. I get good results at low power/low speed, but I am not patient enough to wait. How can I crank up the power and speed and get black engraved...

It's a Leadshine MA860. I heard a knocking sound from the steppers and the origin drifted. That's when I realized I was skipping steps, but it was too late for the driver.

Fortunately, the laser...

I just learned the hard way that a laser can be damaged by attempting to run at a speed higher than the specifications. Not knowing that the spec. was 500 mm/second max., I ran at 800. The steppers...

Is the quality of the engraving as good with higher laser power? In other words, is there quality benefit from slowing the speed?

If one is engraving and the cut depth is not deep enough, the user can increase laser intensity or decrease speed. Is there ever a good reason to decrease the speed? If you have either option, why...

I have a similar story. Vinvinar from www.chineselaser.com.cn has helped me with software communications issues even though his company did not manufacture the machine.

Yes, under standard features is lists "Control System: 32 BIT DSP".
What is RD laser software?

My Chinese laser manufacturer sent me software called PHCad. It's been a challenge communicate with them. Am I waisting my time? Should I use other software?

I am familiar with CorelDraw and I...

Several weeks ago, I bought a 60w 22" x 33" laser from Triumph Laser in China on Ebay for $4500. They advertised free shipping. The laser arrived today and I learned a lot about importing lasers.
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Is Triumph Laser just a sales organization? What is your equivalent model number to the TR9060? Do you have a service center in the USA?

I bought a Triumph Systems 60 watt, 9060 thru Ebay for $4500 with free freight from China. They have responded quickly to a couple of questions I had. I'm not sure how it's going to work out. I will...

I want to buy a laser engraver for light commercial use: small signs, name tags, etc. We have no experience with lasers. Who has a good value for a 60 watt 12"-18" x 20"-24" size?

I'm open to a...

We're already in the sign business. When a customer comes in and needs a sign, they expect to be told how much it will cost in advance. I guess I'll have to make my own price sheet.

Is there a publication that shows how to price laser engraved signs or other laser services?

I need a CNC router for small engraved name tags, etc.in a low volume commercial application. I would also want to make wood carvings as a hobby. I am new to the engraving business and I am no CNC...

Do you have the Enroute postprocessor for Mach3?