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Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by Reloscott, Sep 10, 2024.

  1. Reloscott

    Reloscott New
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    Hello! I am having a strange problem when cutting circles. for example, If I want a 23 mm circle it cuts 24.24mm? I calibrated the X & Y and when I cut out a 150 mm square it is almost dead on. 150.14 mm I can’t find any additional documentation on this issue other than calibrating the X & Y. Any suggestions will be very appreciated.

    I am running an Openbuilds 1515 CNC(Black Box/GRBL) with a Opt Laser Diode Laser( High-Performance OpenBuilds LEAD CNC Laser Upgrade with PLH3D-6W-XF+ and LaserDock)
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    1) check mechanicals (for example grubscrews on shaft couplers tight? Machine Trammed Tramming: A generic guideline, etc)
    2) Then calibrate (Wizards and tools > Calibration)

    3) Double check CAM workflow - maybe different laser spot diameters (offset)?
     
  3. Reloscott

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    Thank you! I will check those items. I appreciate the information.
     
  4. Giarc

    Giarc OpenBuilds Team
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    Calibrate over as long of a distance as possible. It will be more accurate.
     

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