JanPen
(Jan Pedersen)
July 5, 2024, 11:21am
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Hi,
I’m looking to buy my first Fiber Laser,
My problem is what HZ ranges to buy
1 -4000 kHz or 50 -100 kHz
I guess the 50-100KHz is the “normal” ranges
But what is the advantage with 1-4000Khz and what more can one do with it?
For the 1-4000Khz cost a bit more and is it worth using the extra money?
Regards
Jan
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jkwilborn
(Jack Wilborn)
July 5, 2024, 1:29pm
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Get a MOPA, they usually have the widest frequency range.
I have an M60 JPT M7 MOPA, it has complete frequency range up to 4mHz
I understand frequency controls the pulses/sec. Along with this you get a wider Q-pulse range.
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JanPen
(Jan Pedersen)
July 5, 2024, 2:20pm
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Hi,
Thanks for the answer. But do you use the hole ranges and what for?
jkwilborn
(Jack Wilborn)
July 5, 2024, 6:40pm
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I haven’t used the whole range of values, but have been all over them.
Cleaning passes are usually higher frequency, shorter q-pulse… lower frequency and longer q-pulse to put more heat into the material…
Something like the MOPA has the widest range for these values.
If this isn’t what you are looking for, please clarify.
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JanPen
(Jan Pedersen)
July 5, 2024, 7:27pm
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Thanks for the answer.
Has I understand, I’m not able to make color (on stainless) with a 50 -100 kHz !
jkwilborn
(Jack Wilborn)
July 5, 2024, 7:41pm
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To get a good variation of color you really need a mopa type. Some of these colors only arrive with short pulse widths in the 8nS area.
Even hatched or non-hatched give you variations.
Have you watched these?
Good luck
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JanPen
(Jan Pedersen)
July 5, 2024, 7:57pm
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Thanks Mr. Jack is just what I needed.
Gatorman
(Gator horton)
July 6, 2024, 11:25pm
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Get a mopa laser if you can afford it with the highest frequency’s possible. It will allow you to engrave in color on stainless. You will thank me later
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JanPen
(Jan Pedersen)
July 7, 2024, 8:24pm
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Thanks, I have one final question.
A ComMaker (all in one) or Cloudray (2 pieces)
Both are 60W MOPA
Gatorman
(Gator horton)
July 7, 2024, 9:39pm
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Cloudray all the way. If you can get a jpt Mona they are the best
jkwilborn
(Jack Wilborn)
July 8, 2024, 12:31am
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i purposely purchased a split system… box underneath my table and the actual works on the table…
I have four lenses, suggest you get at least a couple. I bought an F420mm lens with 300x300mm coverage. It included an 80cm column.
Send emails to the potential vendors asking about prices … cloudray gave me a discount code for a couple hundred dollars.
I’ve heard very good reports from OMG and Hoation laser companies…
Good luck
JanPen
(Jan Pedersen)
July 12, 2024, 7:44am
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Thanks to everyone for all the good answers and ideas.
I’m have order a ComMarker B4 JPT MOPA 100W
https://commarker.com/product/commarker-b4-jpt-mopa-fiber-laser-marking-machine/
Regards
/jan
jkwilborn
(Jack Wilborn)
July 12, 2024, 2:52pm
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That’s great… I’m sure you will enjoy it…
Curious about the price… I clicked the 100W and it didn’t change the price from the 20W model…
Good luck … leaning curve → buckle up for a steep vertical climb…
Don’t forget the best part… have fun
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If you click all the options the price changes. I missed the rotary selection when I checked it out.
jkwilborn
(Jack Wilborn)
July 12, 2024, 3:43pm
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I clicked all the various power models, the prices never changed for me.
What does the 100W model cost?
No rotary and 110V
100W $7110
60W $4622
30W $3199
20W $2577
jkwilborn
(Jack Wilborn)
July 12, 2024, 3:51pm
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Thanks… sounds more like it.
My split system from Cloudray was around $7k US, … they coughed up a couple extra lenses, rotary and a bunch of testing materials…
JanPen
(Jan Pedersen)
July 12, 2024, 4:45pm
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Agree, I got my for 6793.- with some extra stuff
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