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- How servo motor help?

A:servo motors are faster so i you can produce more in less time also is more accurate than stepper motors with a longer life time and low noise

- Can we engrave on metals like stainless seel with Epilog Co2 laser system

A: No. you can't engrave directly on non painted or coated metals using Co2 laser systems but you can mark using special solution (Cermark)

- How can we gain from Epilog high speed systems

A: Like we said time equal money the high speed machines can produce more work in less time so you will gain more money if you are using high speed engraving systems

- Do i need a special software for the epilog laser machine

A: Epilog laser machines acts like normal printers so you can use this system with any graphics software corel draw is recomended but you still can use it with any other software

- Does Epilog laser systems work with Apple computer systems

A: Unfortuntly No because the driver is support widows systems only

- Can Epilog's lasers cut metal?

A: Since we use a low power CO2 and fiber lasers (30 to 120 watts) the beam will clearly mark on a coated and raw metals, but will not cut through them.

- How much does it cost to operate the laser?

A: The cost of operating the laser can be easily figured out by plugging your electricity rates into the following formula: Legend 36EXT - 120 watt laser Typical Max power consumption = 1560 Watts (This assumes full power, constant laser on.) If power costs approximately 0.15L.E/KWH in your area, it is costing 0.234 L.E/hour to operate the laser. Or, about 25 piasters per hour, or 2 L.E per eight hour day. (1560 x .15)/1000 = .234

- What are the computer requirements?

A: Investing in a new computer is a great way to make sure you’re getting the most out of your new laser equipment.
Why? Because today’s software requires a lot of computer processing speed and memory to function properly.
A good computer won’t make a huge difference in how your laser runs, but when compared to a slow computer it will save untold amounts of time and frustration setting up the artwork that you “print” to the laser.
Many users do not purchase new computers for use with their new laser because their current computers are perfectly adequate.
There’s no magical cut-off that makes a computer too slow. If you’re comfortable with the performance and speed of your current computer, there’s probably no reason to purchase another one.
The following recommendations are just advice to consider if a new computer is necessary.
A new computer doesn’t have to be expensive to work great! Even many of today’s lower cost computers work well for laser applications. As long as you don’t buy the cheapest computer you can find you should be fine.
One thing to avoid is the Intel Celeron processor – while they are good processors, and will work with the laser, they don’t process graphics with the speed most laser users desire.
Operating System Any Windows 2000 or XP operating system is recommended. All new Epilog lasers are designed to work with the latest Windows operating systems, and all of the versions of 2000 or XP (Home, Professional, etc.) are compatible for use with your Epilog laser.

RAM – Random Access Memory

512 MB is recommended. RAM is kind of like short-term memory. It’s fast, readily available for the computer to access and makes time consuming tasks go much quicker if you have lots of it. Most users won’t notice a difference if they add more than 512 MB to their system, but almost all uses will notice the speed difference that 512 MB provides when compared to 256 MB (256 MB is kind of the next step down from 512 MB).

Processor Speed

A faster processor will allow you to do more tasks in less time. While it’s not necessary to purchase the fastest processor available, you’ll want either an AMD Athalon processor or an Intel Pentium IV processor (do not purchase a computer that is using an Intel Celeron processor – they’re too slow for graphics applications). Processor speeds are always improving, but processor speeds of about 2.0 GHz or faster are a good place to start.

10/100 Network Interface Card (NIC)

All new computers have a 10/100 network connection as standard equipment. As well as allowing multiple computers to be linked together in a network, this technology also allows direct printing from the computer to the Epilog Mini. Epilog supplies a network Crossover cable with each laser system that allows one computer to print to a single Epilog Mini system.

20-30 GB Hard Drive

This is the permanent memory in your computer. Many users feel that you can never have a large enough hard drive, but for most laser applications 20 or 30 GB’s is going to be adequate for years of storage. Luckily, most computer manufacturers put at least 20 GB drives in new computers these days. When in doubt, buy bigger than you think you might need. It’s so inexpensive that it’s worth the peace of mind to have it available.

- I need to know about the linear encoder

A: Epilog is the only laser system manufacturer to incorporate linear encoders in each and every model. Long used in industrial manufacturing as one of the most precise method of determining position, linear encoders alsoprovide critical timing information that synchronizes the motion control system to the firing of the laser

- What kind of connection the epilog laser uses

A: Epilog laser uses the most fast and reliable connections to connect your machine to the computer you can use either high speed usb connection or ethernet connection

- Do i need to change bearing every interval period

A: Epilog laser systems uses NeverWear stainless steel linear bearing that brovides fast, smooth and reliable motion this bearing can operate in the highest speed without worry about failure

- Why vector grid or cutting table usefull

A: Honey comb table or cutting table reduces underside refliction from burning the back side of the material