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lasercutter_training [2015-06-22 14:09] timlasercutter_training [2015-06-22 14:50] – More on basic use al
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   * High-power laser can cause burns or severe eye damage   * High-power laser can cause burns or severe eye damage
-  * High voltages (2kV) around laser tube, 240v inside control panel+  * Mains 240v inside control panel and high voltages (2kV) in control panel and around laser tube
   * Materials can catch fire   * Materials can catch fire
   * Toxic fumes may be produced depending on materials   * Toxic fumes may be produced depending on materials
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   * awareness of laser and voltage risks, and which parts of the cutter should remain off-limits   * awareness of laser and voltage risks, and which parts of the cutter should remain off-limits
   * powering-up and checking that the cooling and extraction are working   * powering-up and checking that the cooling and extraction are working
-  * know which materials may be cut safely (fire/fume risks)+  * know which materials may be cut safely (fire/fume risks) and without damaging the cutter with Chlorine (PVC)
   * the importance of monitoring the cutter while it is active (fire risks)   * the importance of monitoring the cutter while it is active (fire risks)
   * checking the coolant temperature   * checking the coolant temperature
-  * vertical alignment+  * basic use of the software 
 +  * setting appropriate power/speeds for different materials 
 +  * using the cutter's control panel to move the head/carriage 
 +  * positioning the workpiece and setting Z (verticalalignment
  
 Objectives for basic maintenance: Objectives for basic maintenance:
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   * full alignment   * full alignment
   * replacement of laser tube   * replacement of laser tube
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lasercutter_training.txt · Last modified: 2015-10-05 15:55 by 127.0.0.1

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