weskel

Hello,

I have access to a 120 watt Epilog Laser Engraver/cutter, I was wondering if anyone out there has used one to cut balsa and light plywood.

We have the raised grid and air assist features so cutting will be a snap, the question I need answered is:

What power and speed settings will work best for balsa and light ply.

Thanks

Weskel

THRL-CKER

I don't know, but am intrested in learning the "how to"
Jim

CoosBayLumber

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This their all in one box style?
Is it air assist or air suction?
Automatic focusing? They had problems with the auto-focus feature for past two years now or so now, and whole new model was to have come out about last Thanksgiving.

Wm.

weskel

Ours is air assist and can auto focus or manual focus.

I have used it to etch tools and equipment but never tried to cut balsa.

I always use the manual focus, seams to work better.

Any info would help.

I will see if I can get a picture of the unit next week, it is pretty good size.

Weskel

weskel

Anyone have more info?

Just looking for the correct speed and power settings for Balsa and Light Ply.


thanks

cwesh

I cut kits with my Epilog Mini 24 45 watt.

1/8" Lite Plywood: 150 dpi for text, 100% speed, 30% power for raster(Marking), 40% speed, 100% power for vector. (Cutting)
1/8" Balsa: 150 dpi for text, 100% speed, 30% power for raster(Marking), 100% speed, 100% power for vector. (Cutting)
1/4" Balsa: 150 dpi for text, 100% speed, 30% power for raster(Marking), 60% speed, 100% power for vector. (Cutting)

I cut on the honeycomb grid and do use the air assist when cutting.

Those settings work good for me. With yours being 120 watt, adjust as needed! \

Later!

weskel

I appreciate the info, I will let you know how it goes.

Weskel