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TRAINING REQUIRED BEFORE USE. | TRAINING REQUIRED BEFORE USE. | ||
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+ | HOURS OF USE ARE LIMITED TO **8PM-8AM** UNTIL ADDITIONAL FUME EXTRACTION HAS BEEN INSTALLED. | ||
LS3060 from [[http:// | LS3060 from [[http:// | ||
Bed: 300x600mm\\ | Bed: 300x600mm\\ | ||
Laser: 40W glass CO2 | Laser: 40W glass CO2 | ||
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+ | See also: [[lasercutter2|Laser Cutter #2]] | ||
===== Materials ===== | ===== Materials ===== | ||
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Engraving of some coated metals is possible, Martin has documented his experiences of [[engravingaluminium|engraving anodised aluminium]]. | Engraving of some coated metals is possible, Martin has documented his experiences of [[engravingaluminium|engraving anodised aluminium]]. | ||
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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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===== Prices ===== | ===== Prices ===== | ||
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It may be necessary to perform multiple passes of the laser over the material in order to cut all of the way through. | It may be necessary to perform multiple passes of the laser over the material in order to cut all of the way through. | ||
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- | Vibration (jumping around because it works is therefore not productive...) can impact the outcome of your cutting (zig-zag lines). One idea to reduce the vibration by putting the Cutter on washing-machine vibration pads have been postponed after the move to a bigger premise. | ||
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===== Soft stops ===== | ===== Soft stops ===== | ||
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Download it again to the laser cutter. | Download it again to the laser cutter. | ||
- | ===== Acceptable temperature range of the water ===== | ||
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- | London Hackspace: 22 ± 3 °C (checked 24 June 2012) | ||
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- | The manual notes that you should change water if the temperature is higher than this degree. | ||
- | The temperature gets currently just measured on one point. The London Hackspace is currently monitoring the Laser cutter with coolbot but reports are reported. [[http:// | ||
===== Using Inkscape for lasering ===== | ===== Using Inkscape for lasering ===== | ||
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* Recalibrated power output: 36% = 9mA = 40W output. | * Recalibrated power output: 36% = 9mA = 40W output. | ||
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+ | * Laser cutter relocated to workbench. | ||
+ | * Water changed. | ||
+ | * Temperature sensors not currently available. | ||
+ | * Basic alignment check performed. | ||
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+ | 2018-04-11: | ||
+ | * Nozzle replaced (smaller aperture fitted) | ||
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+ | 2018-04-28: | ||
+ | * Mike actually tightened the nozzle up properly, fixing reported alignment/ | ||
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+ | 2018-07-19: | ||
+ | * Mike re-calibrated the axes. Previously they were off by 1mm over 260mm in Y and 0.5mm over 180mm in X. | ||
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+ | 2018-08-??: | ||
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+ | * DIY chiller failed and was replaced with old ambient cooler from big laser. Seems to be keeping up with normal cutting/ | ||
===== Other Specifications (for maintenance) ===== | ===== Other Specifications (for maintenance) ===== | ||
lasercutter.txt · Last modified: 2023-12-24 13:37 by simon