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lasercutter2 [2018-07-14 21:20] – [Log] alfie | lasercutter2 [2019-03-20 22:05] – [Guide for existing laser cutter users] alfie | ||
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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\\ | ||
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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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===== To Do ===== | ===== To Do ===== | ||
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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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* 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. | ||
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- | * The window is **tinted as all hell**. This should absorb the infra-red laser, and also absorbs literally all other light in the laser. | + | * The window is **tinted as all hell**. This should absorb the infra-red laser and most of the light from the laser. |
===== Checklists ===== | ===== Checklists ===== | ||
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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. | * 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. | ||
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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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