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Laser Focusing GCode

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by ricklach, Jan 14, 2022.

  1. ricklach

    ricklach Well-Known
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    Does any one have a line on some gcode to help focus a laser by running a series of tests using parallel lines and differing power levels?
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    You just need one line - and a test piece at an angle. Cut the line, find the narrowest spot, position laser right above this point and measure the distance - that is the perfect focal length. Use that measurement to cut yourself a measuring spacer of sorts you can place between the workpiece and laser, when you adjust the laser height


     
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  3. Giarc

    Giarc OpenBuilds Team
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    Mine focuses at exactly the distance of a spray paint can lid (top to bottom). That made life easy...and colorful.:thumbsup:
     

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