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by SimonMallas
Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:46 pm
Forum: Help or advice required please
Topic: laser onto glass
Replies: 20
Views: 20842

Re: laser onto glass

Hi Phil, Ya its a real fascinating material which ever way you look through it : ) not sure I'm feeling the old float glass thing. Floats only been around since 1950ish. Prior to that it was pretty much rolled, streched, prodded, poked and grinded (if you were rich) if you take a look at any old tow...
by SimonMallas
Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:24 am
Forum: Help or advice required please
Topic: Basic help with drawing please
Replies: 4
Views: 5157

Re: Basic help with drawing please

Morning Izzy, I'd go with Dave on the expensive and complicated. I know its not popular on this forum, but I'd probably nudge you towards an older version of coral draw ( 30ish quid on eBay ) its good at both graphics and vectors and for file converting. As for learning, try the biggest teacher on t...
by SimonMallas
Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:02 am
Forum: Help or advice required please
Topic: laser onto glass
Replies: 20
Views: 20842

Re: laser onto glass

Cheers Dave, and Morning Phil Wow what way to start the day half laughing an half chocking, on my corn flakes! Nice one Phil : ) that could be a long thread! lol sure Dave could give use the proper answer : ) I only know that your windows get thinner at the top and fatter at the bottom over time (so...
by SimonMallas
Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: Help or advice required please
Topic: laser onto glass
Replies: 20
Views: 20842

Re: laser onto glass

Hi,
Hreres a few pictures of some trophies done today on an installation.
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by SimonMallas
Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:25 pm
Forum: Help or advice required please
Topic: laser onto glass
Replies: 20
Views: 20842

Re: laser onto glass

Hi,
Heres the pictures of the Swatkins trophy done at Trophex.
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Cheers Simon
by SimonMallas
Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:20 pm
Forum: Help or advice required please
Topic: laser onto glass
Replies: 20
Views: 20842

Re: laser onto glass

Hi All, Here are some pics of glass engraving done for the torphex show. IMG_1330.jpg IMG_1331.jpg IMG_1333.jpg Hi Dave, ya toughened glass is full of stress, you can physically see it with a good pair of polorized sun glasses. You just wouldnt believe a liquid could be so brittle! and you use ultra...
by SimonMallas
Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:54 am
Forum: Help or advice required please
Topic: laser onto glass
Replies: 20
Views: 20842

Re: laser onto glass

Hi,
Thanks Dave : ) Yes all glass isn't the same, as with most materials. It's always wise to run a few tests.
by SimonMallas
Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cutting Laser Frequency?
Replies: 9
Views: 12019

Re: Cutting Laser Frequency?

Hi matrix,
Ya spooky is right the tube does need some power to fire up, it tends to be around the 10% mark.
Dave are you saying that you've got 30% more cut speed by changing the frequency to ?? on what material??
Cheer Simon
by SimonMallas
Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:03 am
Forum: Projects and Plans
Topic: Y10 E-twinning world clock project.
Replies: 3
Views: 10433

Re: Y10 E-twinning world clock project.

Hi Pedro,
Nice bit of horology : ) what time is it in Mexico.....?
by SimonMallas
Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Direct Imports? A word of caution
Replies: 5
Views: 5877

Re: Direct Imports? A word of caution

Hi Dave,
What a mess!!! Its not the first and I'm sure it won't be the last!!!! and like you mentioned theres nowhere to go, one big mr nobody did it!!!!!!
Simon