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--- lasercutter [2020-10-14 12:47] – jtdburton
+++ lasercutter [2023-07-05 18:57] – simon
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-See also: [[lasercutter2|Laser Cutter #2]]
+See also:
+  * [[lasercutter2|Laser Cutter #2]]
+  * [[lasercutter_tips_and_tricks|Laser cutting tips and tricks]]
 ===== Materials =====
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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 ^ Cut Speed ^ Cut Power ^ Notes ^
+^ Material ^^ Cut Speed ^ Cut Power ^ Notes ^
-| Acrylic 3mm | 8 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+^ Acrylic | 1mm | 12 | 98 | Recommended by Julian |
-| Acrylic 4mm | 5.5 | 98 | Recommended by Julian |
+| :::     | 2mm | 9.5 | 98 | Recommended by Julian |
-| Acrylic 5mm | 3.5 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| :::     | 3mm | 8 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| Acrylic 10mm | 1 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| :::     | 4mm | 4.5 | 98 | Recommended by Julian |
-| Ply 1.5mm | 10 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| :::     | 5mm | 3.5 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| Ply 3mm | 7 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| :::     | 5mm (black) | 3 | 98 | Recommended by Julian |
-| Ply 5mm | 7 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| :::     | 8mm | 1.5 | 98 | Recommended by Julian |
-| Ply 6mm | 1.5 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| :::     | 10mm | 1 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| MDF 3mm | 5 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| |||||
-| MDF 4mm | 4 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+^ Ply     | 1.5mm | 10 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| MDF 6mm |  |  | From HPC Manual |
+| :::     | 3mm | 7 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| Corrugated Cardboard 3mm  | 12 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| :::     | 4mm | 7 | 98 |  |
-| Hardboard 3mm | 3 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| :::     | 5mm | 7 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| Paper | 20 | 20 | From HPC Manual |
+| :::     | 6mm | 1.5 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| Card | 25 | 40 | From HPC Manual |
+| |||||
-| Mount Board | 12 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+^ MDF     | 2mm |  |  |  |
-| Engraving Laminate | 15 | 80 | From HPC Manual |
+| :::     | 3mm | 5 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| Engraving Laminate 1.5mm | 22 (x3 passes) | 80 | Recommended by Random |
+| :::     | 4mm | 4 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
-| Funky Foam | 25 | 25 | From HPC Manual |
+| :::     | 6mm |  |  | From HPC Manual |
+| |||||
+^ Laminate | 1.5mm | 22 (x3 passes) | 80 | Recommended by Random |
+| :::      | 3mm | 15 | 80 | From HPC Manual |
+| |||||
+| Corrugated Cardboard 3mm  || 12 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| Hardboard 3mm || 3 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| Paper || 20 | 20 | From HPC Manual |
+| Card || 25 | 40 | From HPC Manual |
+| Mount Board || 12 | 98 | From HPC Manual |
+| Funky Foam || 25 | 25 | From HPC Manual |
 ^ Material ^ Engrave Speed ^ Engrave Power ^ Notes ^
 | Acrylic | 200 | 21 | From HPC Manual |
+| Acrylic | 200 | 50 | Recommended by Julian |
 | Ply | 200 | 17 | From HPC Manual |
 | MDF | 200 | 25 | From HPC Manual |
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 | Mount Board | 200 | 20 | From HPC Manual |
 | Engraving Laminate | 200 | 21 | From HPC Manual |
-| Engraving Laminate 1.5mm | 200 | 80 | Recommended by Random |
+| Engraving Laminate | 200 | 80 | Recommended by Random |
 ===== Z-axis adjustment/focussing the laser =====
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 The protective film is safe to cut, and protects the acrylic from smoke and accidental scratching. For engraving, the top layer of film should be removed as it can affect the quality of the engraving.
+===== Other Specifications (for maintenance) =====
+Water tubing: silicone, 9.5mm OD, 6.3mm ID, 1.6mm wall\\
+Water pump: 2500L/hour (max), 2.5m head (max)\\
+Air compressor: Hailea ACO-328, 82L/min, pressure >0.035Mpa\\
+Air assist tubing: PVC, 6mm OD, 4mm ID, 1mm wall (approx)\\
+Mirrors: 20mm diameter\\
+Lens: 20mm diameter, ZnSe, 50.8mm focus
+===== Resources =====
+  * [[http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Equipment/LaserCutter|London Laser cutter wiki]]
+  * [[http://www.atxhackerspace.org/wiki/Laser_Cutter_Materials|ATXHackerspace guide to materials]]
+  * {{:hpc_laser_ltd_ls3060_manual.pdf|HPC Laser Ltd LS3060 Manual}}
+  * {{:mpc6515hardwaremanual.pdf|Keypad interface manual}}
+  * [[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}}
+  * [[https://bristol.hackspace.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=equipment:a0_laser_cutter:prep|Bristol Hackspace's guide to LaserCut 5.3]]
 ===== Log =====
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   * Tool access controller installed.
-===== Other Specifications (for maintenance) =====
+-10-29:
+  * Realigned red laser to be correct for 3mm ( was way off ~ 1cm)
-Water tubing: silicone, 9.5mm OD, 6.3mm ID, 1.6mm wall\\
+-05-25:
-Water pump: 2500L/hour (max), 2.5m head (max)\\
+  * Clogged extraction filter cleaned
-Air compressor: Hailea ACO-328, 82L/min, pressure >0.035Mpa\\
-Air assist tubing: PVC, 6mm OD, 4mm ID, 1mm wall (approx)\\
-Mirrors: 20mm diameter\\
-Lens: 20mm diameter, ZnSe, 50.8mm focus
-===== Resources =====
+-07-04:
-  * [[http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Equipment/LaserCutter|London Laser cutter wiki]]
+  * "The red laser tube is replaced and works!
-  * [[http://www.atxhackerspace.org/wiki/Laser_Cutter_Materials|ATXHackerspace guide to materials]]
+  * the speed/power table now needs to be sped up about x2 because it was made when the laser tube was aged a bit already
-  * {{:hpc_laser_ltd_ls3060_manual.pdf|HPC Laser Ltd LS3060 Manual}}
+  * 3mm plywood cuts reliably at 15 speed 100 power
-  * [[http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/lasersam.htm|Sam's Laser FAQ]]
+  * the water and inside of the previous laser tube was quite dirty, I would suggest changing the water every 6 months"
-  * [[http://www.lbp.co.uk/pdfs/pdf_files/cleaning_co2_optics.pdf|Cleaning of CO2 laser optics]]
+  * <tim> So that's 320 hours for the old tube, which is disappointing.
-  * {{ :lasercut_laser_palette.zip | Zeno's LaserCut5.3 Palette for Inkscape, makes all 40 layers colours match}}
+  * <tim> The old tube was calibrated to the rated 40w. Is it a good idea for the new one to be run at 55w?
+  * <martling> What is the rating of the new tube?
+  * <martling> The PSU and the optics should be good for >40W but we shouldn't overdrive the tube, we already got poor life out of the last one.
+  * <Miron> https://www.megacold.uk.com/products/lasertubec60/2238954000000647085
+  * <Miron> Rated power: 60w; Max power: 80w; Warranty: 5 months
+  * <tkerby> What was the muck in the water? Was it biological sludge or just dust that had collected?
+  * <Miron> brown dust
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