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K40 not cutting after x7 upgrade
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:24 am
by custometching
I have completed my X7 upgrade and now it seems my k40 will not cut 3mm plywood. I have aligned it and have tried speed of 20 and power of 80 and it still does not cut through the plywood. Before upgrade it cut excellent. I am wondering if there is a setting in the new software I need to change?
Re: K40 not cutting after x7 upgrade
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:37 am
by Tech_Marco
Use LaserCad, check the Max_power parameter. Also, check If 'PPI' is enabled or not. If In, the cutting power will be less but will reduce over burning on surface
Marco
Re: K40 not cutting after x7 upgrade
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:41 am
by custometching
Where do I find PPI in the software - max power is set to 98%
Re: K40 not cutting after x7 upgrade
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2015 12:08 pm
by custometching
Ok I finally found the ppi - makes no difference if I have it enabled and set to anything or if it is off. Could my issue be my focal point distance?
Re: K40 not cutting after x7 upgrade
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2015 12:10 pm
by custometching
What focus lense comes with the original K40? I know mine is smaller than the the diameter of the base it sets in with the new head that came with the kit.
Re: K40 not cutting after x7 upgrade
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2015 12:17 pm
by custometching
Ok tried changing the height of my bed and it did not have any effect. Still same result. What next?
Re: K40 not cutting after x7 upgrade
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2015 1:44 pm
by NickWL
Original K40 usually comes with a 50.8mm (2-inch) lens. A useful, general-purpose lens.
Some people like to replace this with a shorter fl for engraving or even a longer one for cutting.
If you don't know any better then stick with the 50.8
