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I found this one, not sure if it's the same one Rick... http://www.openbuilds.com/builds/another-mostly-stock-ox.2160/
Laser is not for sale any longer, I've decided to keep it for the time being to test with. Thanks !! Gerald
Acme screw use spring loaded anti backlash nuts to pretty much eliminate any slop, my Z slides both use them with good results. Acme screws are...
Precisebits.com used to carry a kit that had collets and nuts, but discontinued them due to compatibility issues.. I've tried these bits in the...
I agree with Jonny on that, the stock Ox has limitations on how fast and deep you can cut... I would ditch the straight flute and try either a 2...
Yes it's a 445nm blue laser, it is focusable and comes with a 3 element lens. Nothing 3D...yet.. With a 6 watt I can just about triple the...
UPDATE 08/15/2015 Alot going on right now, we're upgrading the laser to a 6 watt 445nm laser diode with a 3 element lens along with a analog/TTL...
UPDATE 8/15/2015 It's been over a month since we installed the delrin wheels and so far so good. We have run this machine pretty hard and cut...
Thank you, much appreciated !!
Great tip !! Thanks !! I have a 6 watt diode assembly and driver coming, this will help get the most out of that beam..
I would be interested in how your doing that as well....
I'm selling off my 2 watt laser diode / driver combo. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] You get everything you see in the photo and a couple extras....
No problem... Gerald
https://sites.google.com/site/dtrlpf/home/diodes/6w-nubm44-445nm-laser-diode
I do quite a bit of 3D model cutting, I get the best cuts using a 1/8 or 1/6 tapered ball nose bit with a very small step over 10% or less.
I haven't purchased it yet, just kicking it around first.... DTR carries it along with a nice driver...
Looks great, nice engravings... Glad to see you got it working... I'm thinking about upgrading mine to a 6 watt laser diode and driver so I can...
Kevin, IMHO it's too early for me to say. Alot of my work is a combination of pocket cuts, 3D work, and profile cuts... I use alot of 1/8 bits and...
I think i'm going to pass on the steel/aluminum option, if I go with steel wheels i'll try to find hardened v rail to match. I haven't noticed any...
I've changed all the Y axis top wheels to delrin to see if they will "give" a little rather than crack and split.... So far so good, i've cut...
