Hi Guys,
I’m changing out the laser head and mirrors that came with my machine for Cloudeay ‘E’ Series units.
I’m putting in an ‘In Beam’ red spot at the same time.
I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts on the relative merits of Mo mirrors over the more normal Si type?
Any insights would be most welcome.
So or Mo - Which mirror type is better?
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Chris Reed
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Cloudray Type 'E' Laser Head set & Spare Insert Tubes for 38.1, 50, 63.8 & 101.6 F.L lenses
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Pete Cyr
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I dont have a preference but I have never read anything that indicates one mirror is better than another.
Location - VA
Equipment - Boss Laser 1630
Power - 100W
Laser Bed Size - 16" x 30"
Home Position - TR
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First name - Pete
Equipment - Boss Laser 1630
Power - 100W
Laser Bed Size - 16" x 30"
Home Position - TR
Full RDWorks Version - v8.01.18
First name - Pete
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Dave Vigness
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Mo mirrors are 'forever mirrors'. They can be polished over and over and brought back like new.
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Chris Reed
- Posts: 7
- Joined: Wed Aug 25, 2021
- Location: Adelaide
- Country: Australia
- Nickname: Kyokisan1
- Laser Machine Make or Type: ChinaCNCZone SL1060
- Laser Power: 100w
- Laser Bed Size: 1000 x 600
- Home Position: TR
- Control Software: RDWORKS
- RDWorks Version: v8.01.40
- Ruida Controller: RDC6445
- Windows Version: 10 Pro
- Accessories: Chuck type Rotary Axis
Cloudray Type 'E' Laser Head set & Spare Insert Tubes for 38.1, 50, 63.8 & 101.6 F.L lenses
Cloudray Red Spot Beam Combiner
Autofocus
Additional 'Z' Axis Limit (Bed Lower Limit)
I did read somewhere that Si mirrors can crack with lasers 100w and above, more so if they aren’t kept clean - Is this a real world problem?
I inadvertently ordered a set of each from Cloudray, and the Mo set are noticeably heavier than the Si, so I suppose I can try both and see if there are any real benefits in terms of use.
I was leaning towards the Mo type due to the ability to re-polish them, but hey, I’m new to this in terms of low power CO2 equipment, the ones we have at work cut thick steel plate.
We are currently commissioning a new fibre machine too, so exiting times ahead.
Thanks for the advice too, it is most appreciated.
I inadvertently ordered a set of each from Cloudray, and the Mo set are noticeably heavier than the Si, so I suppose I can try both and see if there are any real benefits in terms of use.
I was leaning towards the Mo type due to the ability to re-polish them, but hey, I’m new to this in terms of low power CO2 equipment, the ones we have at work cut thick steel plate.
We are currently commissioning a new fibre machine too, so exiting times ahead.
Thanks for the advice too, it is most appreciated.