Good day!
I would like to ask all of you chaps that use air assist for laser cutting - what air source do you use?
My air assist pump (Neje) doesn't seem to be able to keep up with cutting plywood. From what I could learn out there on the big Internet, opinions are very diffuse. Some would swear by a tankless airbrush compressor like the infamous AS18-2 (regardless of the brand). Others, by the AS186 (again, regardless of the brand). Then there are the Vevor supporters with either of 8 or 9 l 'ultra-silent oil-less' air compressors https://eur.vevor.com/air-compresso...clinic-oil-air-compressor-550w-p_010933227596 or https://eur.vevor.com/air-compresso...psi-70-db-ultra-quiet-oil-free-p_010717545933. There are, of course, the supporters of classical air assist pumps or the bigger aquarium type pumps. Finally, there are those who claim that 'only big tanks really get the job done'.
What do you use and what works for you? I know the liter per minute requirement and other conditions but there is a plethora of compressors over 10-12 l/min, most of these above, too. Personally, I purchased the Neje air assist pump for my Neje max 4 E80 being convinced that it will cover my needs. I will mainly cut 3mm plywood, 3-4mm mdf and some Valchromat on occasion, but most of my work is aimed either at engraving or at making offset inlays of various types. For the time being my budget isn't great, otherwise I'd probably buy the Makita. Nevertheless, I'm asking you because I'm looking for hands-on experience.
Much appreciated!
Brad
I would like to ask all of you chaps that use air assist for laser cutting - what air source do you use?
My air assist pump (Neje) doesn't seem to be able to keep up with cutting plywood. From what I could learn out there on the big Internet, opinions are very diffuse. Some would swear by a tankless airbrush compressor like the infamous AS18-2 (regardless of the brand). Others, by the AS186 (again, regardless of the brand). Then there are the Vevor supporters with either of 8 or 9 l 'ultra-silent oil-less' air compressors https://eur.vevor.com/air-compresso...clinic-oil-air-compressor-550w-p_010933227596 or https://eur.vevor.com/air-compresso...psi-70-db-ultra-quiet-oil-free-p_010717545933. There are, of course, the supporters of classical air assist pumps or the bigger aquarium type pumps. Finally, there are those who claim that 'only big tanks really get the job done'.
What do you use and what works for you? I know the liter per minute requirement and other conditions but there is a plethora of compressors over 10-12 l/min, most of these above, too. Personally, I purchased the Neje air assist pump for my Neje max 4 E80 being convinced that it will cover my needs. I will mainly cut 3mm plywood, 3-4mm mdf and some Valchromat on occasion, but most of my work is aimed either at engraving or at making offset inlays of various types. For the time being my budget isn't great, otherwise I'd probably buy the Makita. Nevertheless, I'm asking you because I'm looking for hands-on experience.
Much appreciated!
Brad
