Mike Null
08-11-2014, 8:56 AM
On Friday I received my laser tube--Coherent 45 watt for my Trotec Speedy 300. After 8 years of reliable service i had to have my tube re-manufactured. I chose Photovac of Grove City, Ohio based on a recommendation from Mike Kowalczyk, a member here. http://photovaclaser.com/
I had seriously considered buying a new machine but the numbers didn't quite work out and the price of a new tube was prohibitive so I called Chris Zelich at Photovac and arranged for an evaluation and then a re-manufacture. This is not inexpensive but it seemed to be my best option.
I used their expedited service which cost extra but this is my busy season for an important part of my business. Anyway they had my tube for 5 business days and overnighted it to me last Friday.
Get this--I installed the tube--even with my tri-focals in about 25 minutes, turned on the machine and the red dot was on the spot. I sent a test job over and watched it engrave just like new and cut maybe faster than new. What about alignment? Well there was none to be done--I still can't believe that.
Well done Photovac.
BTW, I have no interest in Photovac nor did I receive any special pricing
I had seriously considered buying a new machine but the numbers didn't quite work out and the price of a new tube was prohibitive so I called Chris Zelich at Photovac and arranged for an evaluation and then a re-manufacture. This is not inexpensive but it seemed to be my best option.
I used their expedited service which cost extra but this is my busy season for an important part of my business. Anyway they had my tube for 5 business days and overnighted it to me last Friday.
Get this--I installed the tube--even with my tri-focals in about 25 minutes, turned on the machine and the red dot was on the spot. I sent a test job over and watched it engrave just like new and cut maybe faster than new. What about alignment? Well there was none to be done--I still can't believe that.
Well done Photovac.
BTW, I have no interest in Photovac nor did I receive any special pricing