More problems with the laser?

[ze...@egherman.com]

Im having problems with the laser right now, im doing (what i think to be) everything correctly, however after reaching a certain point on the X axis, the beam no longer comes out of the head. Does this mean it is out of alignment? Is it ok if i continue to use the laser only in the section in which it works? I only need to cut 3 (3*5in) items. 

Thanks, 

Zeke

[Ray Scheufler]

I don't think it is a good idea to keep using it.  I'll take a look tomorrow night when I am down at the space.  If there is a point that it isn't coming out of the focusing cone, likely you are out of focus elsewhere and not getting good cuts.

Ray Scheufler

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[Zeke Egherman]

I figured it out, pretty sure it was overheating. Does that sound plausible? I was using it on half power and just running through multiple times and it seems fine now. 

[Ray Scheufler]

STOP USING THE LASER NOW.

If something is overheating then there is a strong possibility of component damage. I would much rather fiND the issue and fix it than buy a new tube.

Ray Scheufler 

[ze...@egherman.com]

Laser is now stopped. My apologies. Chris is down here with me and we found an airhose that was disconnected, reconnected it and now it seems to be fine, but as i mentioned earlier the laser is now off and will stay off until you can take a look at it.

On Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 6:36:46 PM UTC-5, Ray Scheufler wrote:

STOP USING THE LASER NOW.

If something is overheating then there is a strong possibility of component damage. I would much rather fiND the issue and fix it than buy a new tube.

Ray Scheufler 

On Aug 13, 2017 6:34 PM, "Zeke Egherman" <ze...@egherman.com> wrote:

I figured it out, pretty sure it was overheating. Does that sound plausible? I was using it on half power and just running through multiple times and it seems fine now. 

On Aug 13, 2017 6:25 PM, "Ray Scheufler" <dr.bob....@gmail.com> wrote:

I don't think it is a good idea to keep using it.  I'll take a look tomorrow night when I am down at the space.  If there is a point that it isn't coming out of the focusing cone, likely you are out of focus elsewhere and not getting good cuts.

Ray Scheufler

On Sun, Aug 13, 2017 at 5:57 PM, <ze...@egherman.com> wrote:

Im having problems with the laser right now, im doing (what i think to be) everything correctly, however after reaching a certain point on the X axis, the beam no longer comes out of the head. Does this mean it is out of alignment? Is it ok if i continue to use the laser only in the section in which it works? I only need to cut 3 (3*5in) items. 

Thanks, 

Zeke

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[ze...@egherman.com]

Laser is now stopped. My apologies. Chris is down here with me and we found an airhose that was disconnected, reconnected it and now it seems to be fine, but as i mentioned earlier the laser is now off and will stay off until you can take a look at it.

On Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 6:36:46 PM UTC-5, Ray Scheufler wrote:

STOP USING THE LASER NOW.

If something is overheating then there is a strong possibility of component damage. I would much rather fiND the issue and fix it than buy a new tube.

Ray Scheufler 

On Aug 13, 2017 6:34 PM, "Zeke Egherman" <ze...@egherman.com> wrote:

I figured it out, pretty sure it was overheating. Does that sound plausible? I was using it on half power and just running through multiple times and it seems fine now. 

On Aug 13, 2017 6:25 PM, "Ray Scheufler" <dr.bob....@gmail.com> wrote:

I don't think it is a good idea to keep using it.  I'll take a look tomorrow night when I am down at the space.  If there is a point that it isn't coming out of the focusing cone, likely you are out of focus elsewhere and not getting good cuts.

Ray Scheufler

On Sun, Aug 13, 2017 at 5:57 PM, <ze...@egherman.com> wrote:

Im having problems with the laser right now, im doing (what i think to be) everything correctly, however after reaching a certain point on the X axis, the beam no longer comes out of the head. Does this mean it is out of alignment? Is it ok if i continue to use the laser only in the section in which it works? I only need to cut 3 (3*5in) items. 

Thanks, 

Zeke

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[Ray Scheufler]

The laser appears to be firing correctly but is out of focus. The kerf is wider than I would like. Hopefully Bailey can take a look tomorrow evening. 

Ray Scheufler 

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[Zeke Egherman]

Gotcha. Is it alright to use? Or should I wait. 

[Bailey Steinfadt]

I'll look at it after the bulk of people have left from open house. 

[Zeke Egherman]

Cool. I'll try and get down there tonight as well. 

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[Ray Scheufler]

Thanks for taking a look bailey. 

Zeke, I'd recommend holding off until bailey can look at it. Hopefully it is an easy alignment. 

Ray Scheufler 

On Aug 14, 2017 7:08 PM, "Bailey Steinfadt" <runne...@gmail.com> wrote:

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[Zeke Egherman]

Yeah, I wouldn't be able to get down there until 8 30 or 9 tonight. Even if she hasn't taken a look at it by then, I've got some stuff to print so it will work out. 

[Bailey Steinfadt]

I won't be down there until tomorrow. I'm babysitting a dog and have a presentation due in the morning

[Zeke Egherman]

Alright, just keep us posted :) 

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