A Video Diary: RDWorks Laser Cutter Tutorials Series 03a

By Russ Sadler Introduction These RDWorks laser cutter tutorials are technically a video diary of my mistakes and successes as I gradually come to terms with the mysteries of owning one of these little Chinese dragons {Russ’s videos are also considered to be some of the best How to use a laser cutter videos on … Read more

How to Laser Cut MDF

When cutting any organic material such as MDF, you need to run at the safe maximum operating current for your tube.
Then you carry out some cutting trials starting at high speeds, gradually decreasing the speed until you are consistently cutting through the material.
I normally decrease the speed by an additional couple of mm/s to take into account any variance in the thickness of the material.

How to Set Your Maximum Laser Cutting Power % in Vendor Settings

Laser cutting power - setting max power %

There is a lot of confusion over what the maximum laser cutting power you should set your CO2 Glass laser tube in order to maximise the tubes lifespan. What Do You Need to Determine Your Max Power %? There is one item and one piece of information you need in order to accurately determine the … Read more

A Video Diary: Laser Machine Tutorials On How To Use A Laser Cutter 05

By Russ Sadler Introduction This technically is a video diary of my mistakes and successes as I gradually come to terms with the mysteries of owning one of these little Chinese dragons {Russ’s videos are also considered to be some of the best laser machine tutorials on how to use a laser cutter on the … Read more

A Video Diary: How To Use A Laser Cutter Videos 04

By Russ Sadler Introduction This technically is a video diary of my mistakes and successes as I gradually come to terms with the mysteries of owning one of these little Chinese dragons {Russ’s videos are also considered to be some of the best “How to use a laser cutter videos” on the web}. It seems … Read more

A Video Diary: How to Use a Laser Cutter Tutorial Series 03

By Russ Sadler Introduction This technically is a video diary of my mistakes and successes as I gradually come to terms with the mysteries of owning one of these little Chinese dragons {Russ’s videos are also considered to be some of the best How to use a laser cutter tutorial videos on the web}. It … Read more

A Video Diary: Learning About Chinese Laser Cutting Machine Technology 02

By Russ Sadler Introduction This technically is a video diary of my mistakes and successes as I gradually come to terms with the mysteries of owning one of these little Chinese dragons {Russ’s videos are also considered to be some of the best tutorials on Chinese laser cutting machine on the web}. It seems illogical … Read more

A Video Diary: Laser Cutting and Engraving Videos 01

By Russ Sadler Introduction This technically is a video diary of my mistakes and successes as I gradually come to terms with the mysteries of owning one of these little Chinese dragons {Russ’s videos are also considered to be some of the best laser cutting and engraving videos on the web}. It seems illogical that … Read more

What Is The Pre-ionisation Zone Of A Laser Tube?

The pre-ionisation zone of a CO2 DC glass laser tube is commonly referred to in the tube manufacturers literature and specifications but never explained. Asking the tube manufacturers for information usually results in the comment that it offers good engraving. So I decided to do some research and try and answer the question once and … Read more