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Pop. Same issue. Not sure how hot the metal plate got or should get but too hot to hold my finger on for more than a few seconds. Engraving was fine it was only when I came to cut for a few minutes that it the glass separated. I'll re-glue and try again before calling it a day with this tube. Worth ...

Just to resolve this (machine lives elsewhere) finally got it glued up and working. Used Gorilla Epoxy which bonds glass and metal, and holds up to 93C - not sure how hot the tube/metal part gets but was the highest temp I could find. I'm expecting it to be temporary but will return to this thread i...

I always tilt to shift bubbles before use, which is all the more frustrating. I'm surprised by how many there often are having stood for a couple of days. Once I get up and running again I'll see about relocating the tank.

Are HPC supplying the EFR tubes?

Thanks Nige. Worth a shot, as I'd be gutted to bin the tube with how little I've been able to use the machine.

Slight thread drift but on the larger machines how are bubbles dealt with, I'm assuming not lifting and tilting

The glass part to the right of the metal disc has come away


Is this bonded, and is it salvageable or is new tube time? This is an LS3020...

I picked up an LS3020 from Chris a week or so ago and got it setup at the weekend. Lots to learn, but we're getting there!