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--- lasercutter [2018-04-29 02:13] – [Log] tim
+++ lasercutter [2019-07-23 21:05] – [Recommended Settings] mirza
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 Bed: 300x600mm\\
 Laser: 40W glass CO2
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 See also: [[lasercutter2|Laser Cutter #2]]
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 Engraving of some coated metals is possible, Martin has documented his experiences of [[engravingaluminium|engraving anodised aluminium]].
+===== Safety =====
+There is always a fire risk when using the laser. The laser should not be left unattended during a cut.
+Failure to pay attention to the laser can result in this:
+{{:flameyboi.jpg?direct&800|}}
 ===== Prices =====
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 Usage is charged by cutting time: £5 per hour for members, £15 per hour for non-members. You don't need to pay for a full hour if you don't use it.
-Materials cost between £1.50 (3mm MDF) and £13 (6mm acrylic), per 300x660mm sheet. [[lasermaterials|See the pricelist]]. You may provide your own materials as long as they are suitable for laser cutting.
+Materials cost between £1.50 (3mm MDF) and £13 (6mm acrylic), per 300x600mm sheet. [[lasermaterials|See the pricelist]]. You may provide your own materials as long as they are suitable for laser cutting.
 ===== Power Levels =====
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 Please add your own preferred settings here, but do not edit the existing entries. If you believe a setting is inappropriate, use <del>strikeout</del> and add a new entry with your corrections. Add your name to the notes so that other users can make an informed decision where there is a conflict of recommendations.
-^ Material ^ Engrave Speed ^ Engrave Power ^ Cut Speed ^ Cut Power ^ Notes ^
+^ Material ^ Cut Speed ^ Cut Power ^ Notes ^
-| Acrylic 3mm | 200 | 21 | 8 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| Acrylic 3mm | 8 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| Acrylic 5mm | 200 | 21 | 3.5 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| Acrylic 5mm | 3.5 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| Acrylic 10mm | 200 | 21 | 1 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| Acrylic 10mm | 1 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| Ply 1.5mm | 200 | 17 | 10 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| Ply 1.5mm | 10 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| Ply 3mm | 200 | 17 | 7 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| Ply 3mm | 7 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| Ply 5mm | 200 | 17 | 7 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| Ply 5mm | 7 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| Ply 6mm | 200 | 17 | 1.5 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| Ply 6mm | 1.5 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| MDF 3mm | 200 | 25 | 5 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| MDF 3mm | 5 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| MDF 4mm | 200 | 25 | 4 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| MDF 4mm | 4 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| MDF 6mm | 200 | 25 |  |  | From HPC Manual |
+| MDF 6mm |  |  | From HPC Manual |
-| Corrugated Cardboard 3mm  | 200 | 20 | 12 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| Corrugated Cardboard 3mm  | 12 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| Hardboard 3mm | | | 3 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| Hardboard 3mm | 3 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| Paper | 200 | 15 | 20 | 20 | From HPC Manual |
+| Paper | 20 | 20 | From HPC Manual |
-| Card | 200 | 20 | 25 | 40 | From HPC Manual |
+| Card | 25 | 40 | From HPC Manual |
-| Mount Board | 200 | 20 | 12 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| Mount Board | 12 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| Engraving Laminate | 20 | 21 | 15 | 80 | From HPC Manual |
+| Engraving Laminate | 15 | 80 | From HPC Manual |
-| Engraving Laminate 1.5mm | 200 | 80 | 22 (x3 passes) | 80 | Recommended by Random |
+| Engraving Laminate 1.5mm | 22 (x3 passes) | 80 | Recommended by Random |
-| Funky Foam | not suitable || 25 | 25 | From HPC Manual |
+| Funky Foam | 25 | 25 | From HPC Manual |
+^ Material ^ Engrave Speed ^ Engrave Power ^ Notes ^
+| Acrylic | 200 | 21 | From HPC Manual |
+| Ply | 200 | 17 | From HPC Manual |
+| MDF | 200 | 25 | From HPC Manual |
+| Corrugated Cardboard | 200 | 20 | From HPC Manual |
+| Paper | 200 | 15 | From HPC Manual |
+| Card | 200 | 20 | From HPC Manual |
+| Mount Board | 200 | 20 | From HPC Manual |
+| Engraving Laminate | 200 | 21 | From HPC Manual |
+| Engraving Laminate 1.5mm | 200 | 80 | Recommended by Random |
 ===== Z-axis adjustment/focussing the laser =====
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 -04-28:
   * Mike actually tightened the nozzle up properly, fixing reported alignment/tracking issues.
+-07-19:
+  * Mike re-calibrated the axes. Previously they were off by 1mm over 260mm in Y and 0.5mm over 180mm in X.
+-08-??:
+  * DIY chiller failed and was replaced with old ambient cooler from big laser. Seems to be keeping up with normal cutting/engraving, but cannot deal with the heat from extended 100% cuts.
+-04-27:
+  * Laser hour-meter removed (718 hours on the clock).
+  * Tool access controller installed.
 ===== Other Specifications (for maintenance) =====
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   * [[http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/lasersam.htm|Sam's Laser FAQ]]
   * [[http://www.lbp.co.uk/pdfs/pdf_files/cleaning_co2_optics.pdf|Cleaning of CO2 laser optics]]
+  * {{ :lasercut_laser_palette.zip | Zeno's LaserCut5.3 Palette for Inkscape, makes all 40 layers colours match}}
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