RE: Laser life

From: DAN DAVIS, RAPID PROTOTYPE (DANIEL@pmisd.proton.com.my)
Date: Tue Feb 10 1998 - 06:35:19 EET


Tom,

This info is just for the 250. Chrysler has 500s as well, right?

> At Chrysler (Detroit MI.), we start our build from a DOS prompt - vs
> -
> the menu. When a build is complete the laser does not shut off
> automatically. I believe that leaving the laser on if you have builds
> back to back, or within 24 hours of your last build, the laser life
> is
> prolonged. Our average laser life is ~7200+ hours with ~20 mW at the
> vat. When the laser power dips below 20 mW we replace the laser. I
> believe our own personal record for laser life was ~7690 hours with
> 13
>
Regards,
> Dan Davis
> Division Head, RP&M
> Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Berhad (PROTON)
Hicom Industrial Estate
Batu 3 PO Box 7100
Shah Alam, Selangor D. E.
40918 MALAYSIA
> +60 3 515-3906 direct line
> +60 3 515-2380 direct fax
> +60 12 277-5770 hand phone
>

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