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Our shiny new laser cutter, purchased in 2014 by [[Pledge:_New_Laser_Cutter|pledge]]. | Our shiny <s>new</s> laser cutter, purchased in 2014 by [[Pledge:_New_Laser_Cutter|pledge]]. | ||
* 1200mm by 900mm cutting area (slightly larger than [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_216 A0] sized) | * 1200mm by 900mm cutting area (slightly larger than [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_216 A0] sized) | ||
* | * 130W laser tube | ||
== Controller upgrade == | == Controller upgrade == | ||
Note that the lasercutter has had a controller board change to | Note that the lasercutter has had a controller board change to address issues with the previous controller exhibiting random behaviour "the vertical cut of doom". The controller is based on a smoothieboard, and accepts gcode instructions from the controlling PC. No longer uses the Lasercut53 software, but instead uses the LightBurn software instead. Further differences from previous procedures will be documented soon. | ||
'''If you're using this laser cutter for the first time, and you've been trained on the Silvertail laser cutter with the previous (stock) controller, please read the [[Silvertail_A0_Laser_Cutter/Upgrade_Notes|Upgrade Notes]]. | '''If you're using this laser cutter for the first time, and you've been trained on the Silvertail laser cutter with the previous (stock) controller, please read the [[Silvertail_A0_Laser_Cutter/Upgrade_Notes|Upgrade Notes]]. | ||
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==Costs== | ==Costs== | ||
* Training - | * Training - £10 per person (payable to the trainer for that session) | ||
* Usage - £6/hour | * Usage - £6/hour | ||
* Consumables - Bring your own | * Consumables - Bring your own, but always ensure (rather than assume) it's [[Laser_Cutter/Instructions#Chlorine_Testing_and_Material_Safety|laser safe]]. | ||
== Laser Cutter instructions == | == Laser Cutter instructions == | ||
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<u>'''All bans will be made public and be able to be appealed against.'''</u> | <u>'''All bans will be made public and be able to be appealed against.'''</u> | ||
==Most Common Issues List and How to solve it== | |||
Laser heat is locked up with a fault | |||
Lightburn screen is discombobulated + | |||
The laser cutting is going close to the bed. How do I prevent it to damage the lens ? | |||
Press the estop or turn the key off | |||
A small fire start. | |||
You can blow strongly on it. Otherwise you have the fire extinguisher next to CNC. | |||
A big fire start. | |||
Use the fire extinguisher next to the CNC. Call 911 if that get out of control. | |||
==Using ACnode== | ==Using ACnode== | ||
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==Where to get supplies/consumables/materials== | ==Where to get supplies/consumables/materials== | ||
* [http://www.hamaracrylic. | * [http://www.hamaracrylic.com Hamar] - 16A Bidder Street London, E16 4ST. 8am-5pm Mon-Fri | ||
* [https://hobarts.com/sheet-materials_124/ Hobarts] - mail order | * [https://hobarts.com/sheet-materials_124/ Hobarts] - mail order | ||
* [http://kitronic.co.uk Kitronic] - mail order, good ply | * [http://kitronic.co.uk Kitronic] - mail order, good ply | ||
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* Glass (Engrave only) | * Glass (Engrave only) | ||
* Anodized Aluminium (Engrave only) | * Anodized Aluminium (Engrave only) | ||
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* Latex (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | * Latex (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | ||
* Leather, all. (laser contamination) | * Leather, all. (laser contamination) | ||
===Laser Fonts === | |||
* Allerta Stencil-Regular | |||
* StardosStencil-Bold | |||
* StardosStencil-Regular | |||
https://github.com/deanforbes/LHS_LaserFonts | |||
*** should be moved to LHS GIT Repo | |||
== Cutting Parameters == | == Cutting Parameters == | ||
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If you have questions or problems with the laser cutter, please speak to one of these people: | If you have questions or problems with the laser cutter, please speak to one of these people: | ||
* [[User:Arthur|Arthur]] - ask on ML | * [[User:Arthur|Arthur]] - ask on ML | ||
* [[User:Padski|Paddy]] (maintenance only) - IRC:padski | * [[User:Padski|Paddy]] (maintenance only) - IRC:padski | ||
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* LaserCut 5.3 software. | * LaserCut 5.3 software. | ||
* [http://www.teyuchiller.com/Products/ChillerCW52001400Wco.html S&A CW-5200] water chiller | * [http://www.teyuchiller.com/Products/ChillerCW52001400Wco.html S&A CW-5200] water chiller | ||
{{:Risk Assessment/ Laser Cutting}} | |||
[[Category:Tools for use on wood]] | [[Category:Tools for use on wood]] | ||
[[Category:Tools for use on plastic]] | [[Category:Tools for use on plastic]] | ||
