So we have been. having a great time with our new 100w Baracudda Laser from Light Object. Like any laser, there are fun times to be had with focus, and so on.

We have a slight wobble at high speeds and tight art we are fighting along with just learning what is the best default configuration for a wide community of users.

Below are a few picks today that show the difference between what I am getting with different lenses. I am cutting on 1/8 inch cabinet grade Russian birch plywood.

The one on the left was cut with a 2″ lens with these settings

• Cut: 30/55/50
• Partial Cut 55/12/12
• Etch: 400/30/.1

The one on the right was cut with a 2.5″ lens with these settings

• Cut: 30/35/30
• Partial Cut 200/12/12
• Etch: 600/30/.1

As you can see for the partial cut and sharp detail the 2″ lens was a way better bet.

We discovered that flat material really matters when your laser is new/focused properly. Here is a little movie that demonstrates. (sorry about the sound and the shakes… I am learning!)

This case was made with boxes.py then modified in LaserSoft to add openings.

A brief overview of the recent happenings in the laser room for April 2018.
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