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  • What is the Right Lens?

    What is the Right Lens?

    American Photonics - 100% made in America   With quality control. ISO   We have more than 4000 lens part numbers. Here are the most popular part numbers for marking...

    Ana Walters |

  • Mirror Quality?

    Mirror Quality?

    In a high energy laser situation like Co2 laser, there are 2 things that make a better mirror (energy loss is not a big deal, absorption is): The loss of...

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  • Is there an advantage to a larger diameter lens?

    Is there an advantage to a larger diameter lens?

    The short answer is "NO". There is no advantage to a bigger diameter lens.The long answer is "it depends".Is the beam diameter more than 70% of the diameter of the...

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  • Engraving 1.5” vs 2.0” vs 4.0”

    Engraving 1.5” vs 2.0” vs 4.0”

    No question, everything being perfect a 1.5” will give the best results! Everything being perfect, a 1.5” lens can easily achieve 500dpi: Perfectly flat part Perfectly level bed Perfect beam...

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  • Lens vs Lens Tube - What's the difference?

    Lens vs Lens Tube - What's the difference?

    American Photonics don't feel you should ever touch your lens. That's why we've developed an easier, cost-efficient way to replace and clean it without dropping it, or getting the oils from your...

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  • Setting the proper focus in your K40

    Setting the proper focus in your K40

    By HP Persson  DIY & how-to, Lens & mirrors  alignment, K40 laser cutter, K40D laser cutter, Laser head, Lens, Mirrors  13 Comments Focus is very important for your work, if you are out of focus you will lose power or get strange effects...

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  • How to determine the focal length?

    How to determine the focal length?

    A focal length is the distance between the upper surface of substrate and the bottom of the lens, and the height will depend on what you're looking to do with your...

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