Coloured card is not so bad - the chalk content is lower (if present at all).
Excess power makes it worse so you need to find the right balance - if you were looking to upgrade have a look at HPC's range of Galvo's. From what I know they are great at cutting card (right tool for the right job I guess).
A small dental compressor (I have a Titan 22l) is a useful upgrade for any laser IMO - check out duty cycles to get the right size for you needs. I run my two 3060's both with 60w tubes and could do with a bigger compressor (if I had the room!). What I like is the peace and quiet every now and then (the noise is about the same as the lager air pumps AC500)
Best
Dave
LS3020 air assist "upgrade"
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Using two LS3060's and an ex 3020 user
Please note I am not employed by HPC, any advice or recomendations I give are based on my own experience and are not necessarily the same as HPC's. First point of contact on any hardware issues should be with HPC
Please note I am not employed by HPC, any advice or recomendations I give are based on my own experience and are not necessarily the same as HPC's. First point of contact on any hardware issues should be with HPC
Re: LS3020 air assist "upgrade"
Thanks for the information and advice Daven, very useful.
Thanks
Kris
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LS3020, 35w tube
Macbook Pro, Illustrator CS6
Windows XP, NewlyDraw 1.5
Kris
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LS3020, 35w tube
Macbook Pro, Illustrator CS6
Windows XP, NewlyDraw 1.5
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Hi Dave
I see from the forum you use a Titan 22L compressor for your lasers. Do you use a dryer with your compressor to stop vapor or just drain the tank daily / hourly. Do you frequently need to stop cutting to let the compressor cool?. Sorry for the questions as I am thinking of getting a Titan & I wanted a honest opinion. Thank you Stuart
I see from the forum you use a Titan 22L compressor for your lasers. Do you use a dryer with your compressor to stop vapor or just drain the tank daily / hourly. Do you frequently need to stop cutting to let the compressor cool?. Sorry for the questions as I am thinking of getting a Titan & I wanted a honest opinion. Thank you Stuart
owner of a LS1290
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Hi Stuart,
I don't have a dryer and I drain the tank about once a week (if I remember!) I empty the trap on the regulator when it needs it.
They are great - I run the airline to both my machines, one tends to be engraving so just a small flow is needed and the other does more cutting so needs more air. It has run like this for up to around 6 hours and most days for 3-4 hours. The duty cycle is a bit low but I don't have room for a larger tank.
The noise is about the same as the larger Hailea pump but at least it turns off once in a while and you can control the flow depending on the job!
Best
Dave
I don't have a dryer and I drain the tank about once a week (if I remember!) I empty the trap on the regulator when it needs it.
They are great - I run the airline to both my machines, one tends to be engraving so just a small flow is needed and the other does more cutting so needs more air. It has run like this for up to around 6 hours and most days for 3-4 hours. The duty cycle is a bit low but I don't have room for a larger tank.
The noise is about the same as the larger Hailea pump but at least it turns off once in a while and you can control the flow depending on the job!
Best
Dave
Using two LS3060's and an ex 3020 user
Please note I am not employed by HPC, any advice or recomendations I give are based on my own experience and are not necessarily the same as HPC's. First point of contact on any hardware issues should be with HPC
Please note I am not employed by HPC, any advice or recomendations I give are based on my own experience and are not necessarily the same as HPC's. First point of contact on any hardware issues should be with HPC
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Hi Dave
Information much appreciated.
Regards Stuart
Information much appreciated.
Regards Stuart
owner of a LS1290
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