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====== Laser Cutter #2 ====== | ====== Laser Cutter #2 ====== | ||
- | NOT YET IN SERVICE. | + | TRAINING REQUIRED BEFORE USE.\\ |
- | (Note: | + | (Note: |
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+ | HOURS OF USE ARE LIMITED TO **8PM-8AM** UNTIL ADDITIONAL FUME EXTRACTION HAS BEEN INSTALLED. | ||
Model JD90125\\ | Model JD90125\\ | ||
Bed: 1250x900mm\\ | Bed: 1250x900mm\\ | ||
- | Laser: 100-150W (130W rated, 150W peak) glass CO2 | + | Laser: 100-150W (130W rated, 150W peak) glass CO2\\ |
+ | Accessories: | ||
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+ | ===== Safety ===== | ||
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+ | There is always a fire risk when using the laser. The laser should not be left unattended during a cut. | ||
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+ | Failure to pay attention to the laser can result in this: | ||
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+ | ===== Recommended Settings ===== | ||
+ | Please add your own preferred settings here, but do not edit the existing entries. If you believe a setting is inappropriate, | ||
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+ | The test were done in the centre of the cutting bed. | ||
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+ | ^ Material ^ Cut Speed ^ Cut Power ^ Notes ^ | ||
+ | | Acrylic 1mm | 30 | 40 | Miron | | ||
+ | | Acrylic 2mm | 28 | 100 | Miron | | ||
+ | | Acrylic 3mm | 18 | 100 | Miron | | ||
+ | | Acrylic 4mm | 15 | 100 | Miron | | ||
+ | | Acrylic 5mm | 12 | 100 | Miron | | ||
+ | | Acrylic 8mm | 4 | 100 | David | | ||
+ | | Acrylic 10mm | 3 | 100 | Miron | | ||
+ | | Ply 3mm | < | ||
+ | | Ply 4mm | 20 | 100 | Miron | | ||
+ | | Ply 6mm | 9 | 100 | Miron | | ||
+ | | MDF 2mm | 30 | 100 | Miron | | ||
+ | | MDF 3mm | 22 | 100 | Miron | | ||
+ | | MDF 4mm | 16 | 100 | Miron | | ||
+ | | MDF 6mm | 10 | 100 | Miron | | ||
+ | | Paper | | | | | ||
+ | | Card | | | | | ||
+ | | Engraving Laminate 1.5mm | 50 | 100 | Miron | | ||
+ | | Engraving Laminate 3mm | | | | | ||
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+ | ^ Material ^ Engrave Speed ^ (Range of) Engrave Power ^ Notes ^ | ||
+ | | Acrylic | | | | | ||
+ | | Ply | | | | | ||
+ | | MDF | | | | | ||
+ | | Laminate | | | | | ||
- | Accessories: CW-3000 chiller, rotary axis. | + | Minimum power setting for the laser to turn on: 19 |
===== To Do ===== | ===== To Do ===== | ||
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- | * Create chart of power/speed settings for common materials | + | * Create chart of power/speed settings for common materials |
- | * As a basic rule, multiply speeds from the old chart by 3x. | + | * Ply ✔ |
+ | * MDF ✘ | ||
+ | * Acrylic ✘ | ||
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* Update docs: | * Update docs: | ||
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* Order spares: silicone tubing, < | * Order spares: silicone tubing, < | ||
- | * Purchase and install tinted polycarbonate window, 1185x920mm. | + | * <del>Purchase and install tinted polycarbonate window, 1185x920mm.</del> |
- | * LaserSaur BOM suggests 3mm polycarbonate "Smoke Brown" ~35% light transmission. | + | |
- | * The same material to fit our cutter: [[https:// | + | |
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- | * Install ducts to roof and upgrade blower, to avoid releasing fumes onto courtyard users. **ACTION: | + | * Install ducts to roof and upgrade blower, to avoid releasing fumes onto courtyard users. **ACTION: |
- | * Install LED lighting. **ACTION: ALFIE** | + | * <del>Install LED lighting. **ACTION: ALFIE**</ |
* Replace broken acrylic cover on front-loading slot. | * Replace broken acrylic cover on front-loading slot. | ||
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* The enclosure is very large and smoke/fumes take longer to clear. Leave the case closed for 10 seconds after cutting to allow the extraction system to catch up. | * The enclosure is very large and smoke/fumes take longer to clear. Leave the case closed for 10 seconds after cutting to allow the extraction system to catch up. | ||
* The air assist is adjustable. Always make sure that it's enabled (on the top control panel) and that the valve (on the right hand side) is open. It's okay to reduce the air assist for delicate materials like paper, but there should always be **some** air flow enabled to protect the lens. | * The air assist is adjustable. Always make sure that it's enabled (on the top control panel) and that the valve (on the right hand side) is open. It's okay to reduce the air assist for delicate materials like paper, but there should always be **some** air flow enabled to protect the lens. | ||
- | * The window is clear. This should absorb the infra-red laser, but it doesn' | + | * <del>The window is clear. This should absorb the infra-red laser, but it doesn' |
+ | * The window is **tinted as all hell**. This should absorb the infra-red laser and most of the light from the laser. Emphasis on the **should**. | ||
===== Checklists ===== | ===== Checklists ===== | ||
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* position the material on the bed and move the nozzle over the material | * position the material on the bed and move the nozzle over the material | ||
- | * release the locking ring on the nozzle | + | * release the locking ring on the nozzle |
* place the 12mm focus jig between the nozzle and the material, and lower the nozzle down to touch it | * place the 12mm focus jig between the nozzle and the material, and lower the nozzle down to touch it | ||
* if there isn't enough available movement of the nozzle, **remove the jig**, adjust the Z axis and try again | * if there isn't enough available movement of the nozzle, **remove the jig**, adjust the Z axis and try again | ||
- | * re-secure the nozzle and remove the jig | + | * re-secure the nozzle and remove the jig (turn {{img_20190528_203219_01.jpg? |
* check that the air assist is switched on and that the valve on the right-hand side is fully open | * check that the air assist is switched on and that the valve on the right-hand side is fully open | ||
* the air assist may be reduced for delicate materials such as paper and card, but some air should be kept on to protect the lens from smoke | * the air assist may be reduced for delicate materials such as paper and card, but some air should be kept on to protect the lens from smoke | ||
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* pause the cutting session | * pause the cutting session | ||
- | * check the temperature on the chiller' | + | * check the temperature on the chiller' |
* if the temperature is too high, try waiting for the chiller to bring the temperature down | * if the temperature is too high, try waiting for the chiller to bring the temperature down | ||
* if the temperature doesn' | * if the temperature doesn' | ||
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* Bed levelled. | * Bed levelled. | ||
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+ | 2018-07-14: | ||
+ | * New tinted window fitted: it is now safe to stare directly at the beam. Also at some point proper LED lighting was installed but wasn't logged. | ||
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+ | 2018-07-19: | ||
+ | * The bed level was checked and it's within 1mm all over. The axes were checked and they' | ||
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+ | 2018-09-22: | ||
+ | * Tube #2 (from Smoke and Mirrors) installed. All mirrors realigned to a reasonable (but not perfect) standard. Power level set to 33%. | ||
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===== Other Specifications (for maintenance) ===== | ===== Other Specifications (for maintenance) ===== | ||
Water tubing: silicone, 12mm OD, 8mm ID, 2mm wall\\ | Water tubing: silicone, 12mm OD, 8mm ID, 2mm wall\\ | ||
- | Chiller: CW-3000\\ | + | Chiller: CW-5200\\ |
Air assist compressor: Hailea ACO-328\\ | Air assist compressor: Hailea ACO-328\\ | ||
Air assist tubing: silicone, 12mm OD, 8mm ID, 2mm wall\\ | Air assist tubing: silicone, 12mm OD, 8mm ID, 2mm wall\\ | ||
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- | * {{ :cw-3000.pdf | CW-3000 Chiller Manual }} ({{ :cw-3000-2.pdf | alternative version | + | * {{ :cw-5000_5200_industrial_chiller_user_manual.pdf | CW-5200 Chiller Manual }} |
+ | * {{ :cw-5000_5200_industrial_chiller_maintenance_manual.pdf | CW-5200 Maintenance Manual | ||
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