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===Setting Focus Height=== | ===Setting Focus Height=== | ||
[[File:Thunder-Laser-Focus.jpeg]]<br /> | [[File:Thunder-Laser-Focus.jpeg]]<br /> | ||
[[File:Setting focal distance.png|thumb|Using measurement tool to set 10mm focal distance.]] | |||
Note: If using the 4" laser head, the focus distance is 10mm. See page 52 of the [https://www.thunderlaser.ca/wp-content/uploads/down/Nova_Series_Unified_User's_Manual.pdf Thunder Nova User Manual] for assistance setting focus distance. As noted in the user manual, the focal distance isn't as important for 4" laser head and can be anywhere between 10mm-12mm. | |||
=== How to use the different nozzles laser head cone === | === How to use the different nozzles laser head cone === | ||
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A nozzle has a very narrow outlet (approx. 2mm), which provides high air flow to blow directly on the cutting gap. This nozzle is excellently suited for cutting wood, as this prevents soot formation in the cutting gap. The other nozzle has a large outlet (approx. 6 mm), which provides the air assist to blow the material more slowly and not directly on the cutting gap. This nozzle is excellently suited for cutting acrylic, as this prevents white mark in the cutting edge. Besides, when engraving wood, for example, particles that have been removed and smoke / gases are gently distributed and extracted in the working area. So you get a clean, almost unaffected by smoke traces engraving. | A nozzle has a very narrow outlet (approx. 2mm), which provides high air flow to blow directly on the cutting gap. This nozzle is excellently suited for cutting wood, as this prevents soot formation in the cutting gap. The other nozzle has a large outlet (approx. 6 mm), which provides the air assist to blow the material more slowly and not directly on the cutting gap. This nozzle is excellently suited for cutting acrylic, as this prevents white mark in the cutting edge. Besides, when engraving wood, for example, particles that have been removed and smoke / gases are gently distributed and extracted in the working area. So you get a clean, almost unaffected by smoke traces engraving. | ||
=== How to install 4" laser head === | |||
''Excerpt from Thunder Nova User Manual series page 49'' | |||
# Move the table down until there is space to remove the 2" laser head and install the 4" laser head. | |||
# Take out the air hose. | |||
# Loose the thumb screw and remove the 2" laser head. | |||
# Install the 4" laser head and insert as far as it will go. | |||
# Reattach the the air hose. | |||
Note: Automatic focusing ''cannot'' be used with the 4" laser head! | |||
=== How to use air-assist control === | === How to use air-assist control === | ||