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| + | |'''Please also see our UPDATED laser cutter page: [[Epilog_Laser_Cutter|Epilog Laser Cutter]] ''' | ||
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| + | We have a Epilog [https://www.epiloglaser.com/products/fusion-laser-series.htm Fusion 32 60 watt] | ||
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| + | Lots of people worked on this (sorry this was before I was here so I don't know all the details). | ||
==Our Model== | ==Our Model== | ||
| − | * | + | ** 32" x 20" cutting table |
| − | * | + | ** 60w Co2 Laser |
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** Safety Interlocks | ** Safety Interlocks | ||
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** Air assist | ** Air assist | ||
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| + | ==Things we can and cannot cut using the laser (NEEDS UPDATE)== | ||
| + | Things we '''can''' cut: [https://www.epiloglaser.com/how-it-works/laser-material-compatibility.htm] | ||
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* Plastics: | * Plastics: | ||
** ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) | ** ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) | ||
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** Kapton tape (Polyimide) | ** Kapton tape (Polyimide) | ||
** Mylar (polyester) | ** Mylar (polyester) | ||
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** PETG (polyethylene terephthalate glycol) | ** PETG (polyethylene terephthalate glycol) | ||
** Polyethylene (PE) — melts badly | ** Polyethylene (PE) — melts badly | ||
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* Printed circuit board (FR4 and other material types) | * Printed circuit board (FR4 and other material types) | ||
* Carbon fiber | * Carbon fiber | ||
| + | * Nylon — melts badly | ||
| − | + | ==Learning (NEEDS REWORK)== | |
| − | ==Learning== | + | * [[Laser for Newbies]] |
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* [http://familab.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/FSL_40w_Hobby_Laser_Manual.pdf FamiLAB Laser Manual PDF] | * [http://familab.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/FSL_40w_Hobby_Laser_Manual.pdf FamiLAB Laser Manual PDF] | ||
| + | * [http://dallasmakerspace.org/w/images/3/39/Laser_Presentation.pdf Dallas Makerspace FSE Laser Training] | ||
==Laser Cutter Settings== | ==Laser Cutter Settings== | ||
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* If anything seems out of place (strange noises, burn marks, laser is not cutting and power meter is moving, water or air is not running properly) '''STOP'''. Ask someone what to do. | * If anything seems out of place (strange noises, burn marks, laser is not cutting and power meter is moving, water or air is not running properly) '''STOP'''. Ask someone what to do. | ||
| − | ==Laser Settings Chart== | + | ==Laser Settings Chart (NEEDS REWORK)== |
| − | + | /!-- TABLE INFORMATION ***PLEASE READ BEFORE EDITING*** | |
To add a material, make sure you follow the convention of the current materials. Each row should begin with the |- character on a line by itself, then followed by a pipe ( | ) character at the beginning of each column. Make sure you have a pipe character for each column even if you don't put data in there (the notes column for example) | To add a material, make sure you follow the convention of the current materials. Each row should begin with the |- character on a line by itself, then followed by a pipe ( | ) character at the beginning of each column. Make sure you have a pipe character for each column even if you don't put data in there (the notes column for example) | ||
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* [http://wiki.nycresistor.com/wiki/Laser_Power NYC Resistor Laser Power Info (Different laser)] | * [http://wiki.nycresistor.com/wiki/Laser_Power NYC Resistor Laser Power Info (Different laser)] | ||
* [http://www.redtorope.com/2011/07/laser-cutter-kerf-measurement/ Laser Cutter Kerf Measurement] | * [http://www.redtorope.com/2011/07/laser-cutter-kerf-measurement/ Laser Cutter Kerf Measurement] | ||
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
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[http://www.raisinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/audio-reactive-stage-lighting-rgb-led-satellite-brackets/ Acrylic MaceTech RGB LED Satellite brackets] | [http://www.raisinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/audio-reactive-stage-lighting-rgb-led-satellite-brackets/ Acrylic MaceTech RGB LED Satellite brackets] | ||
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| + | ==Lens Source== | ||
| + | Per psytek of alphaonelabs: | ||
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| + | Suzhou Xuhong Optics Technology Co., Ltd vivien@sz-xuhong.com | ||
| + | they are about $30 a lens | ||
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| + | == Maintenance == | ||
| + | /!-- TABLE INFORMATION ***PLEASE READ BEFORE EDITING*** | ||
| + | To add a date, make sure you follow the convention of the current dates. Each row should begin with the |- character on a line by itself, then followed by a pipe ( | ) character at the beginning of each column. Make sure you have a pipe character for each column even if you don't put data in there (the notes column for example) | ||
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| + | !Date | ||
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| + | |9/8/2015 | ||
| + | |[[user:Xomen | Xomen]] | ||
| + | |Full cleaning, alignment and setup after moving to new lab | ||
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| + | |10/17/2015 | ||
| + | |[[user:Xomen | Xomen]] | ||
| + | |Cleaned and put graphite powder on the drive shaft | ||
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| + | |5/10/2016 | ||
| + | |[[user:Xomen | Xomen]] | ||
| + | |Full cleaning (filter, lens, exhaust box, everything...), alignment, silicon lube on the drive shaft and bushings, blow out the filter | ||
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| + | |6/14/2016 | ||
| + | |[[user:Xomen | Xomen]] | ||
| + | |Minor Cleaning, alignment was pretty bad, realigned | ||
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| + | |11/09/2016 | ||
| + | |[[user:Xomen | Xomen]] | ||
| + | |Replaced Laser Tube, realigned | ||
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| + | |} | ||
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| + | Please continue the maintenance list on [[Epilog_Laser_Cutter#Maintenance|Epilog Laser Cutter - Maintenance]] | ||
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