I test 7 different methods of air assist on my Ortur Laser Master 3. I am using the new Ortur air assist which is pretty great. Also the typical Amazon cheap air assist as well. All opinions are my own. Leave yours below
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@ValleyForged Жыл бұрын
The test file is from Make or Break Shop, but there are many around. I am actually looking for a better and smaller one.
@rickestrada6686 Жыл бұрын
You confirmed that my findings. I will track down some tube and try to make my own air assist like you did. Thanks for the videos
@mascotgraphics Жыл бұрын
Thanks, this is enlightening. I've been using Ortur for a couple of years, and got the LM3 a few months ago. Here's what my experience has been, with escalation to what I'm doing now (cutting/engraving wood): Fishtank pump, adjustable valve, air on all the time, nozzle on: engraving - dirty; cutting - charring Fishtank pump, adjustable valve, air on for cutting only, nozzle on: engraving - very clean; cutting - charring Fishtank pump, adjustable valve removed, air on for cutting only, nozzle on: engraving - very clean; cutting - very clean The caveat: I have to clean the smoke off the lens pretty much daily - Q-Tip and Rubbing Alcohol, not a big deal, the nozzle does show clogging. Not that I won't try an alternate method as above to see how it works, but cleaning the smoke/residue doesn't seem like a need to reinvent the wheel. I'm going to order the Ortur Pump because you did answer a couple of questions that I had: power and noise. It does seem odd that if I use the Fishtank Pump on full blast my cuts are very clean, but when I use the adjustable valve (even wide open) there is too much restriction and I get charred edges when I cut. I'm concerned with the Ortur Pump that the power would be far less than the Fishtank Pump, so I'll have to see how it turns out. The bottom line is that cleaning every day, or after a large job, isn't really a downfall, per se, because it's part of the regular maintenance. But if the nozzle is going to get clogged after engraving, then perhaps a different approach and removing the nozzle altogether might be the way to go.
@guynotes777 Жыл бұрын
Sorry, but I'm a little lost as to what your air settings were. You say pump on nozzle on/off. Does this mean you have both the air assist going thru the laser tool AND a separate air on the table? Thanks
@mascotgraphics Жыл бұрын
@@guynotes777 No, I've always only used the Air Assist that comes with the LM3, no other type. Not sure where you saw me post "pump on nozzle on/off",
@LarryDMitchell Жыл бұрын
Great video and I can see how your air assist is better. I also would like to know where you got the test file if you are willing to share.
@ValleyForged Жыл бұрын
Make or Break Shop.
@TheMrBrksi Жыл бұрын
My experiences are a little different, didn't bought dedicated air assist yet I connect it to a little 5l compressor. It cuts better and clean,but not sure how it would compare to your air assist tho. Also without air assist,my lens got dirty after one engraving or cutting job, cleaned that bugger after a 2-3 project max. With air assist, I keep an eye on the lens and it took almost a week to get a little dirty. Hard to tell what airflow is set, very low setting on pressure regulator.
@briandowns7742 Жыл бұрын
Another great video as always. Can you tell me where you got your large honeycomb bed from and is it steel or aluminium?
@ValleyForged Жыл бұрын
It is aluminum but the magnets still work. I think this goes for most alum ones (as I have two), but maybe make sure
@briandowns7742 Жыл бұрын
@@ValleyForged Can you tell me where you sourced your honeycomb bed and its dimensions please.
Good video, may I ask where did you get the test card from?
@ValleyForged Жыл бұрын
I think this is the make or break shop one, but they are super easy to find.
@BobVisser Жыл бұрын
Hi Valley Forged, I love this video as I have been battling back and forth with Ortur about the same issue (I wish they would admit they messed up when designing the built-in air assist and they came up with a mass-produced commercial version of what you have engineered. Can you share the inner and out dimension of the tube you used to make the air assist? I'm from Australia and will have to order it as no hardware store nearby stocks that kind of tubing. Kind regards.
@ValleyForged Жыл бұрын
Look for my former improve your air assist video, I had the label in it. Going on vacation so I can't get to the tube. Thanks
@larams2813 Жыл бұрын
What is that metal tubing called?
@ValleyForged Жыл бұрын
I have no idea, just picked it up at the local hardware store. I think it is brass
@mascotgraphics Жыл бұрын
it looks like brass tubing, you can get it at just about any hobby store, and even home improvement stores, I think even Michael's may have it in the general area where the plastic model kits are.