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    My laser cutting machine build—180w CO2

    My laser cutting machine project started life as a Shizoka B3-V VMC (vertical machining center).
    Although the 180 W laser tube was added, it still can operate as a VMC mill. The final lens hardware is simply removed first.

    The original control system was replaced with a Warp9.com ESS motion control, a CNC4PC.com C62 Breakout board and CNCdrives servo drives.

    I retained the original FANUC servos and encoders.

    A fourth axis was configured using a stepper motor and drive from CNC4PC.com. This 4th axis can be used for regular milling or laser cutting.

    The control software is MACH3. It runs on a windows 10 “all-in-one” 21 inch touch screen computer.

    The laser is a 180 W RECI W8. The power supply is RECI. The tube water supply is chilled via with a 1600W Water Chiller.

    The laser components were purchased through Lightobject.com

    The laser tube is 73 inches long and is mounted vertically with no mirrors, Just a final lens.

    At full power it will cut 5 mm plywood nicely at 140 in./min.

    It will cut 1/2 inch cast acrylic at 15 in./min at full power

    I would like to thank the following people for their help on my project.

    Arturo with
    CNC4PC.COM

    Andy with
    WARP9.COM

    Tweakie with
    WARP9.COM

    Marco with
    Lightonject.com

    Photos will follow when I figure out how to enter them
    Last edited by Chuck Kahler; 07-30-2019 at 12:51 PM. Reason: Spelling

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    How to enter photos- I'll do this via a screenshot


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    ELEVEN - rotary cutter tool machines
    FOUR - CO2 lasers
    THREE- make that FOUR now - fiber lasers
    ONE - vinyl cutter
    CASmate, Corel, Gravostyle


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    Thanks Kev for the input.

    I’m sorry but I do not understand what you’re instructing me to do.


    I’m doing this through my iPhone.

    Chuck

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    Photos

    Could somebody describe how to add photos on this site through a smart phone
    Thanks,
    Chuck

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    To add photos using your phone or tablet, click the insert image button (looks like a frame in the quick reply area) and make sure ‘From Computer’ tab is highlighted in the box that comes up, then click on ‘choose file’ and this should take you to your photos on your device. Then select your images.
    Shenhui SG350 fitted with a 60w tube.
    Aeon Nova 10 100w tube.
    Aeon Mira 5030 30w RF tube.
    20w Fiber Laser.
    50w Fiber Laser.
    Located in the Isle of Man, which isn't in the UK but almost surrounded by it.

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    Photo insert

    Thanks Julian,
    I cannot find the Photo insert icon. What am I missing, (besides my brain)?

    My device is an iPhone 11.

    Chuck

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    Trotec Speedy 300 - 60w, with Quatro CSA-626 fume extraction
    Xenetech 1625 x2,
    New Hermes TX pantograph, CG4 cutter grinder
    Brady Globalmark2 label printer,
    Assortment of custom tooling , shears & punches, heat bender.
    Software: Xenetech XOT, Corel X3, Bartender label software

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Lenkic View Post
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    What does it take to be a contributor?

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    Donation of $ 6.00 for 1 year will give you contributor advantages.
    Trotec Speedy 300 - 60w, with Quatro CSA-626 fume extraction
    Xenetech 1625 x2,
    New Hermes TX pantograph, CG4 cutter grinder
    Brady Globalmark2 label printer,
    Assortment of custom tooling , shears & punches, heat bender.
    Software: Xenetech XOT, Corel X3, Bartender label software

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Lenkic View Post
    You have to be contributor. Members are not permitted to upload/download files.
    Thanks Tony,
    Glad to find out it wasn’t my brain failing.
    Chuck

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