Nice job, thanks. So the 100w tube is (significantly?) longer than the 60w - correct? I have a panel in my 60w case that can be removed, but where do you find a cover for the 100w tube - that is, an "extension cover"?
Hey Steve, yes my 60w was 1000mm and the 100w was 1450mm so there's a 45% difference in length of the laser tube. There was a comment that I saw in here a while ago (that I can't seem to find) mentioning modding a PVC pipe as a cover but I never got around to trying it. Honestly if I really wanted a cover I would just call the manufacturer, in my case OMTech, and ask them for one. I'm sure they'd sell something.
Thank for some help, I reworking a older Golden Laser to updated controller Ruida 6445G, The laser tubers may be bad so I may have to replace them too. If so I will replace the PS too. And go from 80 watts to 100 watts. I have the X and Y moving but no luck with a test fire of laser
Hi Roger I am upgrading my 60 watt OM Tech red & black laser to a 100 Watt can you tell me where you purchased the tube mounting brackets for the 100 watt tube.
Amazon. Since I got a reci w4 (80mm diameter) I searched Amazon for 80mm mounting brackets and got the cheapest ones basically. There are adjustable ones on there too in case you get a different tube size
Hey Bro Nice information, I just bought a 55W CO2 laser (Chinese), I have been thinking about upgrading to 130watts..it's possible in my machine? Do you have another video where you made your process? I'm really scared to do that on my own.
Thanks! I wish I did but I didn't make a video of the actual process. If your laser chassis has a cutout for the tube to extend through and the opening is wide enough to fit the width of the tube then you should be fine. Then it just comes down to the power supply, laser tube mounts, and sufficient water cooling. I only upgraded because I was happy with the bed size. Now that we're picking up orders I wish I had a larger cut area.
Hi, if there was already a 60W tube, why not switch the power supply and the tube to 100W and that's it? Why did you have to mess with water protection ? After all, the water protection already worked with the 60W, didn't it ?
Hey Nir, that's what I did. When I was explaining the water protection piece I was showing the different places the water protection signals (either the power supply or the controller) to stop the laser from firing when the water protection switch isn't triggered. I agree with your thinking: if it ain't broke don't fix it. Thanks!
Hey could you tell me what could happen if you mix the order of the wires Like I messed up the wiring of the power supply and now my machine won't stop firing the laser Please I hope u respond soon Thank u in advance
Hey Haroune, it would depend on the components you're using. If it were me I'd start by looking for a Facebook Group specifically for the laser cutter that I have, this way you can send pictures and reach a larger set of people that know about the system you're using.
@@Roger-pi9fh all I'm trying to find if I wired it wrongly would It have any impact on my controller I have an mpc6525 leetro controller Thanks for responding I really appreciate it
It shouldn't be. My old 60w tube was 1000mm and my reci w4 100w is 1450mm, so about a 45% longer. It sticks out the end of my 700mmx500mm red and black laser machine.
If that’s all I had I personally would. I’d just be sure to use an ammeter rated for mA and not go over my laser tubes rating (should be 20mA if you’re using tubes like the ones I’ve used).
Hey Nanne, thanks for watching. Yes, absolutely and a very good point. The tube is thicker so it sits higher but it got even taller from switching the tube mounts. Since the tube was too thick for my existing tube mounts I got the CloudRay 50-80mm ones from Amazon which sit much higher. I ended up shimming the first mirror to compensate the the height of the tube.
