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Post by jturbett on Jan 2, 2023 15:17:00 GMT -5
I have been using my Jtech laser for a number of years and just think I may have missed a step in my education and being a geek solved it one way but i know it may be something I missed. How does one use Vectric Aspire to negate the recovery height of the laser "end mill"?
I will as a matter of process take the mmg file open up the gcode and do a find and replace for the Z coordinates to 0.0 and then use that file. However there has to be something I missed , I even see it in material set up and I set that to zero. yesterday I forgot, and boy it added a large amount of time to a laser half tone picture job... |
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Post by grossmsj on Jan 3, 2023 10:43:02 GMT -5
I'm not sure I understand "Recovery Height". Do you mean you don't want the laser to be picked up and put down in between non-cutting XY movements?
I do this in Aspire by going to Toolpaths -> Material Setup -> Rapid Z-Gaps Above Material. I have both Clearance and Plunge set to 0.2 mm. I have also set Z-Gap above material to 6.35 mm for the Home/Start Position.
I use these settings when I'm lasering batches of cutting boards I have arrayed in a 4x4 grid. I'll do 20-40 of these in a day so I try to cut down on unnecessary motion. Not saying it can't be optimized more, but that where I've set it.
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Post by jgarciaa on Mar 3, 2024 21:51:51 GMT -5
I have been using my Jtech laser for a number of years and just think I may have missed a step in my education and being a geek solved it one way but i know it may be something I missed. How does one use Vectric Aspire to negate the recovery height of the laser "end mill"?
I will as a matter of process take the mmg file open up the gcode and do a find and replace for the Z coordinates to 0.0 and then use that file. However there has to be something I missed , I even see it in material set up and I set that to zero. yesterday I forgot, and boy it added a large amount of time to a laser half tone picture job... It sounds like you're seeking advice on how to use Vectric Aspire to adjust the recovery height of the laser "end mill" to optimize your laser engraving process. While manually adjusting the Z coordinates in the G-code file can work as a workaround, there may be a more efficient method within Vectric Aspire that you might have missed. In Vectric Aspire, you can typically adjust the toolpath parameters or material setup to specify the desired Z height for the laser tool. By setting the recovery height to zero, you can minimize unnecessary movements and reduce job time. However, if you're still encountering difficulties, exploring alternative options like the Monport laser could be beneficial. Renowned for its ease of use, high quality, and affordability, it could offer a seamless solution for your laser engraving needs. You can find more information about the Monport laser product at monportlaser.com/collections/co2-laser-engravers/products/monport-40w-lightburn-ready-12-x-8-co2-laser-engraver-cutter-with-fda-approval?sca_ref=5031521.ka374VZjm3 |
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