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> Laser cutting, Egg on my face
ppickerell
post Apr 15 2004, 08:18 PM
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So Britian shows up with steel and cad files to get his flanges and throttle bodies laser (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blowtorch.gif) cut and my guy chokes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) ! He can't get the 3/8 thk material to cut properly and says he has to go to a doctors appointment. So Britian has to come back tomorrow.
So I have decided to learn how to run the laser myself (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) . Sheesh
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post Apr 15 2004, 08:25 PM
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post Apr 15 2004, 08:30 PM
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kEwL lazerz and metal and making sparks....

how do you type the Tim"the tool man" Taylors grunts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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post Apr 15 2004, 08:31 PM
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His shop was awesome and the work he does is top notch...I couldn't have been more impressed.

No biggy on the cutting issues, no hurry on my end. Like I said previously, I apoligize about the thickness of the steel that I was planning to use. I did not realize that the laser machine had a limit and I was on that limit.

I will post pictures of the parts I had cut when I pick them up from him.

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post Apr 15 2004, 08:36 PM
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Britain, why steel and not aluminum?
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post Apr 15 2004, 08:37 PM
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Britian,
No problem we will have it licked tomorrow. Marty the guy who runs the laser (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blowtorch.gif) hates to be put on the spot! They will all be done tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) . Your turbo project sounds like it will kick ass. I will race you for a sixpack at the MArina AX. It wil be the first time the car has been raced....legally (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) . Heh heh
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post Apr 15 2004, 08:38 PM
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hEY where is your shop in P-town and I think that I saw in your 914 driving down Isabel about 7:20 in the morning last month.

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post Apr 15 2004, 08:41 PM
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No please, not aluminum! The machine (1000 watt) is rated for 3/8 thk steel, 3/16 thK SS, but only .080 thk aluminum. It sucks the heat up much more than steel and the cut looks like shit. Some shops that have 2500 watt machines and could do alum in 3/8. Water jet is a cool way to cut the thicker stuff with no dross or heat affected zone.
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post Apr 16 2004, 12:12 AM
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QUOTE(Mueller @ Apr 15 2004, 06:36 PM)
Britain, why steel and not aluminum?


Mueller,

Because I am getting parts cut for the exhaust flanges, intake flanges, and throttle body plate. The exhaust flanges are in 3/8" steel, while the other two are in 1/4".
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post Apr 16 2004, 12:13 AM
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QUOTE(ppickerell @ Apr 15 2004, 06:37 PM)
Britian,
No problem we will have it licked tomorrow. Marty the guy who runs the laser (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blowtorch.gif) hates to be put on the spot! They will all be done tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) . Your turbo project sounds like it will kick ass. I will race you for a sixpack at the MArina AX. It wil be the first time the car has been raced....legally (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) . Heh heh

Patrick...your on!!

Is your car a 1.7L or more? I am going to have to step up and get the suspension sooner than I thought...Brad, you there???

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post Apr 16 2004, 08:49 AM
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QUOTE(Britain Smith @ Apr 15 2004, 10:13 PM)
I am going to have to step up and get the suspension sooner than I thought.

So Britain, how long have you had your 914, maybe 6 months now? So much for it being your daily driver and "never molested". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Apr 16 2004, 09:07 AM
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I'll chime in to say that it is so cool to work in a fab shop that has laser cutting services.
Patrick your right about the aluminum,
Our machine is a 2600w Trumpf,and maxxed out at the 2600w peak,1/4" alum.is all it'll clean cut.
I take my cad programs for anything thicker down the street to a friend of mine who waterjets.It's not worth the wear & tear on the machine.
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post Apr 16 2004, 09:43 AM
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At my work we are currently setting up a 5 axis water jet cutter. 8 foot x 12 foot envelope. should be interesting to see what we can do with it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Apr 16 2004, 09:48 AM
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Problem with laser cutting (or welding) aluminum, is its' highly reflective oxide surface. Takes a power spike to get through it, then back off a bit to keep the cut clean. Usually requires a pulse shaping laser for optimal results. Waterjet is a good alternative.

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post Apr 16 2004, 09:52 AM
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Tony,
The shop is on Serpentine Lane which is in the business park off of Valley drive near Stanley.
Ron,
I will probably trade my 5 yr old 1000 watt Mazak in for a new 1500 watt Mazak this year. Some guy that makes wind chimes has offered 80K for my machine and the new one is 250K.
Britian,
Parts are done and can be picked up any time today.


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post Apr 16 2004, 09:54 AM
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I looked at the 5 axis shape cutter from Mazak, but the price scared me away! I don't do any aerospace work so I could not fully utilize the capability anyways.
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post Apr 16 2004, 10:02 AM
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Patrick,

Those look awesome...

I will give you a ring later and we can work out when to meet to pick them up.

-Britain
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post Apr 16 2004, 10:05 AM
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pretty pretty

I love metal, it's so.... real.
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post Apr 16 2004, 10:07 AM
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Patrick,

those look nice !!!!

what format do you prefer? I drew up a part for TonyC that he wants you to quote/make. I believe it is .125" steel, I'll have to double check with him first, he is busy with the OTC next week, so I'll know for sure after that.

I know the issues with laser cutting alum, i was just wondering why he picked that material for that part, now it makes sense since milling/machineing that adaptor from aluminum would be expensive for just one part.
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post Apr 16 2004, 10:29 AM
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File format can be
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dfx
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.125 thk will cut very nice in steel.

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