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Laser cutting, Egg on my face |
ppickerell |
Apr 15 2004, 08:18 PM
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914 addicted Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246 |
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 |
DNHunt |
Apr 15 2004, 08:25 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
Gawd it's fun to be the boss.
Dave |
TimT |
Apr 15 2004, 08:30 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
kEwL lazerz and metal and making sparks....
how do you type the Tim"the tool man" Taylors grunts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
Britain Smith |
Apr 15 2004, 08:31 PM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
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. -Britain |
Mueller |
Apr 15 2004, 08:36 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Britain, why steel and not aluminum?
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ppickerell |
Apr 15 2004, 08:37 PM
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914 addicted Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246 |
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 |
Tony |
Apr 15 2004, 08:38 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 30-July 03 From: Livermore ca Member No.: 967 |
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.
Tony |
ppickerell |
Apr 15 2004, 08:41 PM
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914 addicted Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246 |
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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Britain Smith |
Apr 16 2004, 12:12 AM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
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". |
Britain Smith |
Apr 16 2004, 12:13 AM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
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??? -Britain |
jonwatts |
Apr 16 2004, 08:49 AM
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no rules, just wrong Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,321 Joined: 13-January 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 141 |
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) |
RON S. |
Apr 16 2004, 09:07 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
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. Ron |
rhaas |
Apr 16 2004, 09:43 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Bay Saint Louis, MS Member No.: 155 |
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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andys |
Apr 16 2004, 09:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
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.
Andy |
peridotian |
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. Attached thumbnail(s) |
peridotian |
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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Britain Smith |
Apr 16 2004, 10:02 AM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
Patrick,
Those look awesome... I will give you a ring later and we can work out when to meet to pick them up. -Britain |
jonwatts |
Apr 16 2004, 10:05 AM
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no rules, just wrong Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,321 Joined: 13-January 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 141 |
pretty pretty
I love metal, it's so.... real. |
Mueller |
Apr 16 2004, 10:07 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
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. |
peridotian |
Apr 16 2004, 10:29 AM
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Mike,
File format can be dwg dfx iges step .125 thk will cut very nice in steel. Patrick |
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