This is a little tool I created to help me focus my machine for engraving and cutting. This will vary for every laser and their respective focal length, but hopefully the concept will be useful for someone.
The top edge has the machine's actual focal length on the left, then a +2mm offset for engraving, and then gradually steps down to lower the laser to cut thicker material.
The bottom edge has a small ruler to measure material thickness.
Focus Gauge
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Eric Adams
- Posts: 37
- Joined: Mon Feb 11, 2019
- Location: Decatur, TX
- Country: United States
- Nickname: Eric
- Laser Machine Make or Type: BESCUTTER VERSA
- Laser Power: 150W
- Laser Bed Size: 52" X 36"
- Home Position: TR
- Control Software: RDWORKS
- RDWorks Version: v8.01.40
- Ruida Controller: Other
- Windows Version: 10
- Contact:
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Pete Cyr
- Posts: 1964
- Joined: Sun Nov 27, 2016
- Location: Suffolk Virginia
- Country: United States
- Laser Machine Make or Type: Boss 1630
- Laser Power: 100w
- Laser Bed Size: 16"x30"
- Home Position: TR
- Control Software: RDWORKS
- RDWorks Version: v8.01.18
- Ruida Controller: RDC6442
- Windows Version: Win 10
- Accessories: roller rotary attachment
Very concise design and interesting concept for adjusting head to support cutting depths for thicker materials.
Location - VA
Equipment - Boss Laser 1630
Power - 100W
Laser Bed Size - 16" x 30"
Home Position - TR
Full RDWorks Version - v8.01.18
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