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Is there a way to save a Z axis position on the ULS??
For example, we cut a lot of vinyl. The thickness will always be the same so instead of focusing the laser is there somewhere I can save or set the Z axis to go there when we cut vinyl?
Also, say I'm engraving a bat. I might need to move the Z three different times for a nice proper engrave. Is there a way to save these Z positions so I will always hit the right points every time when I do this particular bat?
Thanks, TS
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Depends on which ULS you have. If it has the programmable Z-Axis, then yes, it's quite easy. Which model do you have?
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You're gonna catch a lot of flak because you said "vinyl".-- I have no problem with it, and as long as the smoke & fumes are immediately removed from the laser box and safely exhausted.
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Hopefully you have a "replace the laser because I cut vinyl and now it's rusted out completely" fund... Might want to seek out lung donors as well, hydrochloric acid doesn't do them any favors.Originally Posted by Trent Sprenkle
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We run the VLS4.60.
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We do mostly screen printing but a lot of heat press. The vinyl is safe to lasercut. Made sure of that!!!You're gonna catch a lot of flak because you said "vinyl".
And looks like Steve has your answer
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No doubt, gary! The vinyl we cut is laser safe.
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I'm pretty sure all the VL-series have the auto-Z function: it's a checkbox on the dialog where you set the power/speed. And you can use different colors (up to 7, I think) to vary power, speed, and Z-axis positions within a single job.
(Your mention of "bat" sounds like maybe you're using a rotary...I've never used one, so I'm not sure if the procedure is different for that.)
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Ah yea,Lee! I found that and also it has manual control as well. I can save a setting in there. No rotary here, just a few passes and moving the table up and down, hence my initial question.
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There is no such thing, it's either vinyl (pvc) or not and vinyl isn't safe to cut with a laser. However, if it's a polyester based film, not "vinyl", then it is safe.
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We get our vinyl from Stahl's. The material is polyurethane based. No bad brain melting gases.
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