Advice Please

[AnglePark]

Thanks for your input and suggestions. I may have the ability to buy a new Epilog or Universal, if things work out, so that's the route I'll likely take.

It seems that it's hit or miss with the Chinese lasers, both with quality and service, and I don't want to take that chance.

I'll be attending a big trade show in Charlotte this week, and after that I'll make my final decision.

[RandyT2]

Like I said, the machine isn't making good "ovals". If it was, I could adjust the parameters to fix it. It's making circles with a flat spot at the top and bottom. All belts are tight,so that's not the issue.

And, FWIW, I have sent photos and a 1000dpi scan of the test parts that were cut to Redsail. I would think these would be more valuable in understanding the problem, but it didn't seem to help.

[jinu117]

Long time no post here for me. I've had some personal health & finance issues that prevented me. Recently, I re-enabled wklaser LG500 (DSP version) I have acquired very late last year or very early this year as I had to get some things cut. Settings are not 100% correct from installation of software (close but not quite). The steppers can't handle too rapid movement (might be kernel issue who knows...) Engraving was fine at 300 IPM speed or something, cutting was fine at that too (I lowered it down to get cut in single run). I might have to adjust optics for more precise cut & full application of power (60w laser I think, it should do more than what I am seeing) but I do lack knowledge of how to do that correctly at the time. Maybe one of forum members can show me
Anyways, the price was good, was shipped nicely, and other than the weight I didn't quite expect, it is working just fine with no oval circle, etc I haven't tried engraving in glass, etc yet just on wood plaque and cutting some thin plywood and about 1/4" plexis.
They have been rather responsive albeit sometimes not the easiest to communicate in English. It would be great if they have distribution channel here in US to support like what Syil has done on mill side of story...
Hope this was helpful to you.