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  1. kbowers

    Dimension units

    Mike: Thanks. It worked very well. Kevin
  2. kbowers

    Dimension units

    I have no formal training in AutoCad so please bear with me. I just use the help menu and fumble through. I have Auto CAD 2004. I have imported a TIFF drawing. The drawing has some dimensions already on it. I would like to Dimension some of the other sections of it. Here is what I have...
  3. kbowers

    Thick plate cutting

    Well as I wrote in my post: 0.001 in? = "I want to cut 1 in thick" Mill Size? = "mill size plates (8 x 20) I apologize that I did not put 8 x 20 "ft" Material = Stainless and plate steel I think stan's post is what I was looking for though. Thank you kbowers
  4. kbowers

    Stainless Steel cutting

    I agree with mcguire. I am not sure how thick of plate you are cutting but now laser cutting mfgs are advertising cuts of 1 in and over on stainless. Check out these laser makers, Trumpf and PRC's websites they talk more about it. Especially if you want to weld these together later the HAZ is...
  5. kbowers

    Thick plate cutting

    Does anyone make gantry mounted laser besides Tanaka? I would like to look at about 3 other companies before I decied on one. I want to cut 1 in thick mill size plates (8 x 20 or so) any comments on the companies would be appreciated. Newcommers welcome.
  6. kbowers

    Turret Punch Press CAD/CAM

    Could someone direct me to some good CAD/CAM soft makers for my turret punch press? I have seen somethings about Merry Mech and Metalsoft are there others?
  7. kbowers

    Harmonic waves

    Thank you dpc that was exactly what I was looking for.
  8. kbowers

    Harmonic waves

    I am located in the US. I will connect to 60hz 3 phase AC 450v 100KVA. I know that the laser produces -25,000 Volts. That is all I know. I am sorry that I can not provide the info you need. I am simply wondering whether I should worry that my supplier is not meeting some regulations about...
  9. kbowers

    Harmonic waves

    Are there regulations that require harmonic wave dampers or filters to be used with high power industrial lasers (6kw)? I would like to buy one and am wondering if the manufacture is responsilbe for some sort of countermeasure or if i am.
  10. kbowers

    Power Factor info

    Thank you all for your help.
  11. kbowers

    Pump and motor information

    Can anyone direct me to a site that explains to me the difference scroll type pumps, root pumps, and other basic pump types. I would like to see diagrams if possible but text is fine too. I am also interested in diagrams and explanation about linear motors and other basic motors. Thank you,
  12. kbowers

    Industrial CO2 Lasers. RF vs DC.

    What about at high wattages? say 5kw or 6kw are there differences in the benefits of RF and DC? I assume from the power stand point the DC is still better and usually with 5 or 6 no one needs to control the power down to 10% of teh 5 or 6. I would guess though gas consumption becomes a problem.
  13. kbowers

    Power Factor info

    I must investigate about power factors and I do not know anything about them. Could someone give me a basic explanation about the causes and defintions and all things relevent to a power factor. Also I am looking of info on voltage disrtotions and power distortions casued my high voltage...
  14. kbowers

    harmonic wave dampers

    Are there any standards that specify if harmomic wave dampers are needed when using a 6kw laser in a factory?
  15. kbowers

    Harmonic Wave dampers

    Are there any standards that specify if harmomic wave dampers are needed when using a 6kw laser in a factory?
  16. kbowers

    laser cutting inconel

    I need to cut inconel. what cut rates should i expect? Is it similar to stainless steel in hardness? Can i use stainless cutrates to estimate inconel's? I am using a 3k laser
  17. kbowers

    Laser cutting inconel

    I need to cut inconel. what cut rates should i expect? Is it similar to stainless steel in hardness? Can i use stainless cutrates to estimate inconel's? I am using a 3k laser.
  18. kbowers

    Laser cutting Inconel

    I need to cut inconel. what cut rates should i expect? Is it similar to stainless steel in hardness? Can i use stainless cutrates to estimate inconel's? I am using a 3k laser.
  19. kbowers

    Metal Standard Cross referencing

    Thank you, this information is very helpful. If anyone else has ideas I would greatly appreciate them.
  20. kbowers

    6kw laser cutting

    Ok thank you for the information. I am looking for low HAZ and no burs and little dross. For the next question 4kw vs 6kw on 25-32 mm. Are the cost offsetable?

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