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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)
* 80W laser tube
* 130W laser tube


== Controller upgrade ==
== Controller upgrade ==
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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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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:Kunal|Kunal]] - ask on ML
* [[User:Arthur|Arthur]] - ask on ML
* [[User:Arthur|Arthur]] - ask on ML
* [[User:deanforbes|Dean ]]  (maintenance only) - IRC:deanforbes or 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}}


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[[Category:Tools for use on wood]]
[[Category:Tools for use on plastic]]
[[Category:Tools for use on plastic]]