Equipment/HPC LS3060 Laser Cutter

Status

The laser cutter is unpacked and living near the window of the dirty room. IT IS AMAZINGLY AWESOME.

Model

• HPC LS3060 "plus" laser engraver and cutter.
• laser power 40W max
• 320 x 600mm honeycomb bed (cutting area possibly about 300 x 550mm)
• cutting speed ???

Instructions

*** Please don't touch or fiddle with the laser cutter unless you've had permission from either Russ or Jonty. ***

Safety information

• Never leave the laser cutter unattended - Your material may ignite, and an unchecked fire in the laser cutter could be both dangerous and costly.
• Never cut PVC or chlorinated plastic - You should always know what material you are cutting, and chlorinated plastics should be avoided because they release chlorine gas when cut.
• Do not try to cut metal in the laser cutter - If you wish to mark the metal, please use "Thermark Laser Engraving Spray / Paste".

Tips

• Some useful laser info from Adafruit - the settings section in particular gave a good idea of what we can expect.