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lasercutter2 [2018-06-03 09:20] – Simon | lasercutter2 [2018-07-14 21:48] – tim | ||
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Bed: 1250x900mm\\ | Bed: 1250x900mm\\ | ||
Laser: 100-150W (130W rated, 150W peak) glass CO2\\ | Laser: 100-150W (130W rated, 150W peak) glass CO2\\ | ||
- | Accessories: | + | Accessories: |
- | (This is the big laser cutter) | + | |
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===== 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: AL, TO LIAISE WITH SUMMERHALL** | * Install ducts to roof and upgrade blower, to avoid releasing fumes onto courtyard users. **ACTION: AL, TO LIAISE WITH SUMMERHALL** | ||
- | * 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 also absorbs literally all other light in the laser. You are encouraged to stare directly at the cutting point. | ||
===== Checklists ===== | ===== Checklists ===== | ||
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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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+ | * 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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===== Other Specifications (for maintenance) ===== | ===== Other Specifications (for maintenance) ===== | ||
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