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Okay folks, here’s my take on the new magnetic laser mount based on my use of the magnetic laser mount, I’ve had to remove it due to the vibration issue. Particularly because of the finer detailing of lasering photographs. Prior to that, I attempted to find a fix and here is what I found.
#1. Based on its mounting position, it lowers the laser from its original position. I believe that contributes to an increased vibration which renders it less usable. This also affects the vortex mount as well.
I flipped it upside down and got the opposite effect.
When I positioned it on center, using the same holes as the laser alignment shafts for the laser mount to slip over, as shown in the photos above, the z position remained basically the same as it was previously. If you lengthen the M5 shaft screws to go all the way through the magnetic mount and directly into the router mount you may have a solution? My guess is that this will also help with vibration, however I’m not sure just how much it will help because I wasn’t able to secure it properly for testing without modifying my device.
Adding to that is the fact that the holes for the original metal mount are at the top of the bracket and might be better suited for somewhere closer to the middle, however based on their current position and the width of the laser itself, I don’t think that would be doable unless you used the wider router mount hole’s instead. I think that would need to be something a bit more permanent, but I think more user friendly.
#2. It’s made of printed plastic, however if at all possible really should be made of metal like the original laser mount. I find that the flexibility of the plastic just doesn’t seem to be helping with its stability. I believe this factor alone could nearly eliminate the vibration issue by itself.
#3. This magnetic mount is a brilliant idea in part because it is designed to work in conjunction with the existing mount and the vortex mount, however I’ve found that if I move the machine to the back corner, the extension of the vortex mount collides with the rear of the “Y” rails dust cover and pushes it out of alignment. I’m not sure yet what to do about this, so I’ve just avoided using the preprogrammed rear corner movement for now. I’m considering just cutting it off because my mount is on the front of the router mount, so I really don’t need it to side mount.
This is becoming a book so I’ll stop for now and try to get you some photos.
Chris, you and your whole Sienci team are absolutely magnificent and with my deepest sincerity I just want to be helpful to the CNC community. In no way is this intended to be negative commenting. I appreciate your willingness to take a look and I sincerely hope your team can make it better. But rest assured that when you do, I want one. 