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    Trotec Speedy Home position Issue

    Hi all. I've been working with Trotec trying to solve an issue where the home position automatically offsets to a new home position. I'll post the sequence below of what's happening.

    1. Set the...
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    Hi Kev, Thanks for the reply. I'm getting the...

    Hi Kev,
    Thanks for the reply. I'm getting the same results you got with the Cermark Ultra, blotchy. I gave it a solid effort on multiple settings. I also only use a spray gun to apply. Because of...
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    Cermark and Thermark Possible Phase out

    Hello All. I noticed that Cermark LMM600 has dramatically increased in price since the launch of there new Cermark Ultra product. The cost went from about $450 for a 1000 grams to $600 (JDS pricing)....
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    Same here Kev. I've tried it on stainless and it...

    Same here Kev. I've tried it on stainless and it just does not work as good. Was majorly disappointed given the buildup. Since it's cheaper though maybe is should be called Cermark Eco....
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    If you had the stainless butted to the top of the...

    If you had the stainless butted to the top of the ruler & needed to laser the top edge of the plate, the magnets would interfere wouldn't they?
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    That's a great idea Mark. Question, for holding...

    That's a great idea Mark. Question, for holding down the left side next to the ruler as well as the top, how to you hold with magnets?
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    Techniques to hold down Stainless plates

    Hello,
    We do allot of 18 gauge stainless plates ranging from 2X2" to 18X24". Right now we use double sided plaque tape to hold down the plates when lasering with Thermark. If we don't the will bow...
  8. Thread: Fusion Pro

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    Sarah, I have owned Epilog's and Trotec since...

    Sarah,
    I have owned Epilog's and Trotec since 2004. One very important thing I would check before you make the purchase is how much parts cost for wearable items. Lens, Motors, laser tubes, belts...
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    Thank you Gary, got it ordered.

    Thank you Gary, got it ordered.
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    Thank for the replies. Defiantly would want to go...

    Thank for the replies. Defiantly would want to go with the higher quality II-VI lens. I think I found a replacement for the 2" lens on ebay (Chinese) - II-VI CO2 ZnSe Focus Lens Dia. - 19.05mm...
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    Trotec Lens Replacement

    Hello,
    Is there a goto place (Other than Trotec) to purchase a quality replacement lens for a Trotec Speedy 300 (100 watt)? From what I can tell it's a standard 2" lens. I see some on ebay but not...
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    Thanks for the input Kev. That's good to know....

    Thanks for the input Kev. That's good to know. I've used Thermark for years without issue but am looking to try Cermark.
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    Cermark / Thermark Outdoor durability

    Hello,
    I was wondering if anyone had any insights on whether Cermark can be placed outdoors specifically when on stainless steel. Will fade over time?

    Thanks in advance for any input
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    Thank you gentlemen, I will give those a try

    Thank you gentlemen, I will give those a try
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    California Banned Denatured Alcohol

    Got back from Home Depot today to find out that California has banned the sale of denatured alcohol. The weird thing is that when I do a Google search there's not to much to info explaining why. We...
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    Thanks for the replies everyone. I totally get...

    Thanks for the replies everyone. I totally get it. Fibers are just not a good fit for some applications. A few years back I wanted to replace doing Thermark on larger stainless pieces (12x12" and up)...
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    15 years of CO2 Lasers

    Hello all,
    After 15 years of only using CO2 lasers I'm finding that we are going to be needing a Galvo Fiber Laser soon. I've done a bit a research but was hoping you guys could give me some...
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    Ahhh The Search Continues.....

    I think I might have posted this a while back but we are having issues locating black granite (Small grain) in sizes larger than 12X12" (24x24 preferred). I'm looking for something in the 24X24"...
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    I looked into the Galvo systems as well but at...

    I looked into the Galvo systems as well but at the time you could only engrave smaller areas (I believe 12X12" max). Epilog has a newer galvo system (G2) that looks promising with a 24X24 area....
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    Thanks Bill for your reply. I did look into a...

    Thanks Bill for your reply. I did look into a fiber laser about 2 years ago but found that with the sizes we carry (12X12" and larger) the engraving time would not make in not cost effective. For a...
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    Bronze and Brass Coating

    Hello,
    We have recently discovered that when Thermark is applied to Brass and left outside, the bond between the brass and Thermark breaks down as the surface tarnishes. See post below for images...
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    Thanks for the feedback Bert and Kev. I believe...

    Thanks for the feedback Bert and Kev. I believe your right. Although it's bonded initially to the metal, Thermark is not a sealed product which means corrosion can get through to the metal it's...
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    Ever Seen This?

    Hello fellow engravers. I've been using Thermark for about 10 years now. I did a sample piece of solid brass (C260 Cartridge Brass) about 5 years ago and then put it outside in the weather to see how...
  24. Thread: Expanding

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    That makes sense on the coating. Sounds like if...

    That makes sense on the coating. Sounds like if you get a company that put out a good coating it could work. Sublimation is very enticing as it's inexpensive to get into but I don't want to redo 1...
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    Hello Scott, Thank for the input. That's a good...

    Hello Scott,
    Thank for the input. That's a good point on not necessarily being UV resistant. We would like it to have some UV resistance/longevity but would NOT sell the product as outdoor...
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