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Laser: 40W glass CO2 | Laser: 40W glass CO2 | ||
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+ | See also: | ||
+ | * [[lasercutter2|Laser Cutter #2]] | ||
+ | * [[lasercutter_tips_and_tricks|Laser cutting tips and tricks]] | ||
===== 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 ===== | ||
- | 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. | + | Usage is charged by cutting time: £0.09 per minute (£5.40 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 | + | Materials cost between £1.50 (3mm MDF) and £13 (6mm acrylic), per 300x600mm |
===== Power Levels ===== | ===== 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, | Please add your own preferred settings here, but do not edit the existing entries. If you believe a setting is inappropriate, | ||
- | ^ Material ^ Engrave Speed ^ Engrave Power ^ Cut Speed ^ Cut Power ^ Notes ^ | + | ^ Material ^^ Cut Speed ^ Cut Power ^ Notes ^ |
- | | Acrylic | + | ^ Acrylic | 1mm | 12 | 98 | Recommended by Julian | |
- | | Acrylic 5mm | 200 | 21 | 3.5 | 98 | From HPC Manual | | + | | ::: | 2mm | 9.5 | 98 | Recommended by Julian | |
- | | Acrylic 10mm | 200 | 21 | 1 | 98 | From HPC Manual | | + | | ::: | 3mm | 8 | 98 | From HPC Manual | |
- | | Ply 1.5mm | 200 | 17 | 10 | 98 | From HPC Manual | | + | | ::: | 4mm | 4.5 | 98 | Recommended by Julian | |
- | | Ply 3mm | 200 | 17 | 7 | 98 | From HPC Manual | | + | | ::: | 5mm | 3.5 | 98 | From HPC Manual | |
- | | Ply 5mm | 200 | 17 | 7 | 98 | From HPC Manual | | + | | ::: | 5mm (black) | 3 | 98 | Recommended by Julian | |
- | | Ply 6mm | 200 | 17 | 1.5 | 98 | From HPC Manual | | + | | ::: | 8mm | 1.5 | 98 | Recommended by Julian | |
- | | MDF 3mm | 200 | 25 | 5 | 98 | From HPC Manual | | + | | ::: | 10mm | 1 | 98 | From HPC Manual | |
- | | MDF 4mm | 200 | 25 | 4 | 98 | From HPC Manual | | + | | ||||| |
- | | MDF 6mm | 200 | 25 | | | From HPC Manual | | + | ^ Ply | 1.5mm | 10 | 98 | From HPC Manual | |
- | | Corrugated Cardboard 3mm | 200 | 20 | 12 | 98 | From HPC Manual | | + | | ::: |
- | | Hardboard 3mm | | | 3 | 98 | From HPC Manual | | + | | ::: | 4mm | 7 | 98 | | |
- | | Paper | 200 | 15 | 20 | 20 | From HPC Manual | | + | | ::: | 5mm | 7 | 98 | From HPC Manual | |
- | | Card | 200 | 20 | 25 | 40 | From HPC Manual | | + | | ::: |
- | | Mount Board | 200 | 20 | 12 | 98 | From HPC Manual | + | | ||||| |
- | | Engraving Laminate | 20 | 21 | 15 | 80 | From HPC Manual | | + | ^ MDF |
- | | Engraving Laminate 1.5mm | 200 | 80 | 22 (x3 passes) | 80 | Recommended by Random | + | | ::: | 3mm | 5 | 98 | From HPC Manual | |
- | | Funky Foam | not suitable | + | | ::: | 4mm | 4 | 98 | From HPC Manual | |
+ | | ::: | ||
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+ | ^ Laminate | 1.5mm | 22 (x3 passes) | 80 | Recommended by Random | | ||
+ | | ::: | 3mm | 15 | 80 | From HPC Manual | | ||
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+ | | 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 | | ||
+ | | 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 | 200 | 80 | Recommended by Random | | ||
===== Z-axis adjustment/ | ===== Z-axis adjustment/ | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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+ | ===== Other Specifications (for maintenance) ===== | ||
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+ | 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 > | ||
+ | Air assist tubing: PVC, 6mm OD, 4mm ID, 1mm wall (approx)\\ | ||
+ | Mirrors: 20mm diameter\\ | ||
+ | Lens: 20mm diameter, ZnSe, 50.8mm focus | ||
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+ | ===== Resources ===== | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * {{: | ||
+ | * {{: | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * {{ : | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
===== Log ===== | ===== Log ===== | ||
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* Basic alignment check performed. | * Basic alignment check performed. | ||
- | ===== Other Specifications | + | 2018-04-11: |
+ | * Nozzle replaced | ||
- | Water tubing: silicone, 9.5mm OD, 6.3mm ID, 1.6mm wall\\ | + | 2018-04-28: |
- | Water pump: 2500L/hour (max), 2.5m head (max)\\ | + | * Mike actually tightened the nozzle up properly, fixing reported alignment/tracking issues. |
- | Air compressor: Hailea ACO-328, 82L/min, pressure > | + | |
- | Air assist tubing: PVC, 6mm OD, 4mm ID, 1mm wall (approx)\\ | + | |
- | Mirrors: 20mm diameter\\ | + | |
- | Lens: 20mm diameter, ZnSe, 50.8mm focus | + | |
- | ===== Resources ===== | + | 2018-07-19: |
- | * [[http:// | + | * Mike re-calibrated the axes. Previously they were off by 1mm over 260mm in Y and 0.5mm over 180mm in X. |
- | * [[http:// | + | |
- | * {{: | + | 2018-08-??: |
- | * [[http:// | + | |
- | * [[http:// | + | * 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. |
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+ | 2019-04-27: | ||
+ | * Laser hour-meter removed (718 hours on the clock). | ||
+ | * Tool access controller installed. | ||
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+ | 2021-10-29: | ||
+ | * Realigned red laser to be correct for 3mm ( was way off ~ 1cm) | ||
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+ | 2022-05-25: | ||
+ | * Clogged extraction filter cleaned | ||
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lasercutter.txt · Last modified: 2023-12-24 13:37 by simon