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Hi Liam,
It is just a call to arms at the moment - hang fire and I'm sure it will all become clear.

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Dave

Thanks Liam - pop into the Lasercutting channel in the Stack group

Stay safe too.

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Dave

0.5mm PETG seems to be what works but we may be asked to do the headbands as the face shields can be cut by hand and hole punch - this is being updated by the minute in the group

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Dave

Thanks - yes there are a few people trying to help which is great - the main thing is to put the resources into a group that have spoken to the NHS and supply chains so the masks will be accepted. The National 3d printing society is working with Med Supply UK. Also remember that PVC is not to be use...

Hi All - a group from the National 3D Printing Society are calling for people with laser cutters to help manufacture face masks. They are working with the NHS and supply chains to ensure the masks are acceptable and have plans. If you can help please look at https://join.slack.com/t/national3d/share...

If it cuts ok in one place on the bed but not another it is more likely the mirror alignment but the fact it is running out of power in the same place sounds more like it is overheating - check water supply is ok and the flow is ok - the flow sensors do sometimes stick and allow the laser to fire wi...

LaserScript 'Offset curve' does the same but only on the objects you select - it will change the new offset objects to a new colour so you can turn off the new colour and delete the old and switch the new colour back on. Beam diameter can depend on many factors and the beam is a cone shape so the wa...

3.3mm is a loose fit normally - depends on the brand - Perspex and Amari are normally better than other makes. Due to the difference friction fit can be hard unless you fettle the slot with a file

0.25 offset will give .5mm

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Dave

Thanks Kirsty - yes I have used them in the past and found them good. SLEC is still may go to supplier for ply though

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Dave

Hi Gordon,
I raise acrylic of the bed and use speed of around 33mm/s at 64% for 3mm and speed of 11mm/s for 5mm.
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Dave