Why I bought the XRF and my first experiences
There are a few things that brought me to ordering the OneLaser XRF. 1) the RF CO2 laser 2) Desk top size 3) The bed size 4) Speed. There were only a few videos that I was able to view that compared the Onelaser to some of the other manufacturers and they were enough to convince me to purchase the XRF. After using the laser for 2 months this is what I think. The only job I have been doing on the laser is two-tone acrylic. The engraving part with the nozzle so close to the acrylic, the debris from the engraving coated everything in the head and created issues with the lens and mirrors. After reviewing some experiences of others, I moved the lens down to the bottom of the lens holder and made a focus block to get the right focus when the head did its auto focus. Moving the lease made all the difference and engraving the acrylic is now flawless and most of the debris goes out the exhaust. I don't know if moving the lens has weakened the air assist since the nozzle is farther away from the material. I like having the RF tube because I'm able to run the laser at higher power and not having any water cooling. The laser dot size is actually better than my diode laser. When I'm done with the acrylic job, I am looking forward to see what it can do on clear acrylic and glass. There does remain one issue that I am having with the auto focus. I use the laser for maybe a couple of hours in the evening, and I don't know what is causing it, but my work flow is to engrave several sheets before masking them and then cutting. Up until the cutting part the auto focus works great, then when I get to the cutting, the auto focus gets stuck. I play with it with the controls until it finally will end up going down to the focus block and do its focus thing. In all, I am pleased with the function of the laser.
By David F.



