The problem with puzzle games
Liam
02-08I see that you have a diode laser. My experience is with a CO2, but here is what I do. I use self adhesive inkjet paper to image my puzzle picture. I adhere that to some matte board for photos. I then use a 1.5" lens on the laser to cut the puzzle. The puzzle has only one line between pieces, and there is so little kerf that the puzzle is not loose.
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: i do have a 150w co2 i just havent updated my profile :slightly_smiling_face: Im currently using a f50.8 lense, but i just bough a f38.1, do you think that would be the solution? Do you think it would be any problem penetrating 3mm basswood with that lense? I have tried several generators, also inkscape. As long im able to disconnect the puzzles, its no problem, then they fit perfect, but as soon i cut them directly from the generator ( all connected) they are a littlebit too loose to look proffessional, even if adjust the kerf. But maby changing my lense to f38.1 will help?
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: Try that 38mm lens, it should have a smaller kerf. Be sure you do a ramp test for focus to get the best fine cut. Also, try different wood if that is your preferred material. Different woods burn with a different kerf, if you can get a very light brown tan on the cut edges, it might work better.
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: You will get a smaller spot, I computed these values for my 38.1mm (1.5") lens – spot size 153 microns (0.153mm) and a depth of focus (dof) of 1.54mm For my 50.8mm (2") lens, spot size is 205 microns and dof of 2.75mm. If you want to stay focused, you’d use, at least the 2" lens with a deeper dof. You also have to focus to center of wood. Any of this make sense?
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