My sub-$2,000 (approx. $1,500 last I checked) 50W laser purchased from eBay (the so-called 500x300mm Blue & White laser, or more specifically the Shenhui SH-G350) cuts 1/4" thick acrylic nicely. It...
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My sub-$2,000 (approx. $1,500 last I checked) 50W laser purchased from eBay (the so-called 500x300mm Blue & White laser, or more specifically the Shenhui SH-G350) cuts 1/4" thick acrylic nicely. It...
If you replaced the tube (which used to cut properly) and didn't realign the mirrors, then I would suspect that the mirrors are the problem. Also, try to install an ammeter (amp meter) to make sure...
RDworkslab.com has a very nice translated manual that clarifies a lot of the mysterious workings for RDworks.
More than likely those power supplies are either PC/ABS or PC, which are the most common types of plastics that Apple uses. If you have 1 that you can afford to scrap I would tear it apart and look...
Sorry if I misunderstood the laminate material composition, but I hope you aren't cutting PVC vinyl in your laser cutter.
Josh:
I would guess that RDWorks may not properly import the version of Illustrator that you are using. Did you try saving the file as an older Illustrator version?
What version of RDWorks are...
I would recommend installing an ammeter to prevent overdriving the laser tube. I bought this one on Amazon:
85C1 DC 0-30mA AMP Current Panel Meter Analog Ammeter - Multi Testers - Amazon.com
It...
I have been using a cheap DIY pin table and it works great. Buy a perforated metal sheet (e.g. on McMaster-Carr or Amazon) and slotted spring pins:
$25...
If you received the rotary engraving attachment with your machine (the big metal rack with 3 rollers) it has a stepper motor in it that is probably the same one as on the X/Y axis.
-Kel