Full Version: The Adventure Begins: The arrival of the Chinese Laser
From: sroehlk (ELECTECH1) [#49]
16 Mar 2007
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#48] 16 Mar 2007
The software page can change with each item. I use a page that is 40mm x 40mm for pet tags. But if I am making something larger then I might make the page 100mm x 100mm. There is no set page size, page size becomes the table. There is no set table size in this software. The software is not just for this laser and not customized for this lasers table.
Now, should I figure out the table size and make that my page size always? Probably! I started to do that, but then the spec's give me a max engraving size that does not match the table size. Plus the larger page size makes it harder to see the object. There does not appear to be a way to zoom up on the small item on the large page.
Also the clamping device sits in the middle of the table, and it does not hold the item centered on the table but closer to the right edge of the table.
I am spending some time this weekend trying to figure out the table and the software. There has to be ways to change and edit stuff.
Steve
From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#50]
16 Mar 2007
To: sroehlk (ELECTECH1) [#49] 16 Mar 2007
Can you use this procedure to determine where the page size is referenced?
From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#51]
16 Mar 2007
To: sroehlk (ELECTECH1) [#49] 16 Mar 2007
From: sroehlk (ELECTECH1) [#52]
18 Mar 2007
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#51] 18 Mar 2007
If there is a jig or frame it has not been offered to me.
The clamp is poorly designed, the springs don't even allow the clamping bar to go all the way to the end of the opening. So you only have about 75% of the opening that can be used.
I am going to write the company I bought this from and see if they can answer the general question of how to use this clamp.
But your idea of making a plate that stays clamped in place is something I will give some thought to.
Steve
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#53]
19 Mar 2007
To: ALL
Don't know if it's Chinese, but if so, could this bring their equipment a step closer to gaining widespread credibillity?
A person on Sawmill Creek pointed to this site.
http://a4dableww.com/500short.htm
EDITED: 19 Mar 2007 by DGL
From: ab_laserart [#54]
13 Apr 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#53] 13 Apr 2007
Hey Dave,
Sorry to beat this old dead horse, but I'm just now getting caught up on the forum. This is a Chinese machine, built by the direct competition of the company I bought from. I checked both of them out before buying. I suppose it is my duty to give you all the in-depth treatment of my machine... I suspect it will be time consuming, but as a thank you to all who have helped me I will do it! I'll start a new tread in the next few days.
Oh, buy the way I have it on good authority that a company from the good ol' US of A is getting ready to enter the laser engraver market -- it sounds like the bridge between cheap Chinese and expensive main stream may be upon us. I don't want to step on any toes, so I'm not saying anything else about it yet.
Ron
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#55]
13 Apr 2007
To: ab_laserart [#54] 13 Apr 2007
Ron,
We wear steel-toed boots around here. :-)
Looking forward to your observations on the Chinese laser equipment.
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