Fiber Laser - Revision history

Zapf: /* Lightburn Notes */

2024-11-12T05:39:43Z

Lightburn Notes

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	'''''Lefty loosens, righty tightens'''''		'''''Lefty loosens, righty tightens'''''
	==== Lightburn Notes ====		==== Lightburn Notes ====
	There are some important differences when using Lightburn with a fiber laser, when compared to use it with our CO2 Laser:[[File:FiberLightburn1.png\|~~800px~~\|center\|none\|Lightburn Differences with a Fiber Laser]]		There are some important differences when using Lightburn with a fiber laser, when compared to use it with our CO2 Laser:
			[[File:FiberLightburn1.png\|600px\|center\|none\|Lightburn Differences with a Fiber Laser]]

	'''Origin (1):''' The fiber laser uses universal coordinates. Origin is in the center. Where you place is it where it will be on the plate.		'''Origin (1):''' The fiber laser uses universal coordinates. Origin is in the center. Where you place is it where it will be on the plate.
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	'''Frame (3): '''Essential for checking where the engrave will occur. Engraving can be started from this dialog as well.		'''Frame (3): '''Essential for checking where the engrave will occur. Engraving can be started from this dialog as well.

	'''Device (4):''' Set to “Makerspace MOPA Laser”[[File:LightburnFiber2.png\|~~800px~~\|center\|none\|Cut / engrave settings with a Fiber Laser]]		'''Device (4):''' Set to “Makerspace MOPA Laser”
			[[File:LightburnFiber2.png\|600px\|center\|none\|Cut / engrave settings with a Fiber Laser]]

	'''Frequency:''' How many times per second the laser pulses the material.		'''Frequency:''' How many times per second the laser pulses the material.

Zapf: /* Material Test Generator */

2024-11-12T05:38:30Z

Material Test Generator

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	'''Q-Pulse Width''': How long each pulse lasts		'''Q-Pulse Width''': How long each pulse lasts
	===== Material Test Generator =====		===== Material Test Generator =====
	[[File:LightburnFiber3.png\|~~800px~~\|center\|none\|Material Tests with a Fiber Laser]]		[[File:LightburnFiber3.png\|600px\|center\|none\|Material Tests with a Fiber Laser]]

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Zapf: /* Lightburn Notes */

2024-11-12T05:33:06Z

Lightburn Notes

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	'''Frequency:''' How many times per second the laser pulses the material.		'''Frequency:''' How many times per second the laser pulses the material.

	'''Q-Pulse Width''': How long each pulse lasts[[File:LightburnFiber3.png\|800px\|center\|none\|Material Tests with a Fiber Laser]]		'''Q-Pulse Width''': How long each pulse lasts
			===== Material Test Generator =====
			[[File:LightburnFiber3.png\|800px\|center\|none\|Material Tests with a Fiber Laser]]

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			'''Laser Tools > Material Test'''
			*We can use in the built in test generator for determining correct feeds and speeds for new materials.
			*This can also be used to test different Frequencies and Q-Pulse, essential for adjusting the color of your mark in Stainless Steel and Aluminum

	== Beginner Project ==		== Beginner Project ==

Zapf: /* Lightburn Notes */

2024-11-12T05:30:47Z

Lightburn Notes

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	'''Frequency:''' How many times per second the laser pulses the material.		'''Frequency:''' How many times per second the laser pulses the material.

	'''Q-Pulse Width''': How long each pulse lasts[[File:LightburnFiber3.png\|800px\|center\|~~thumb~~\|Material Tests with a Fiber Laser]]		'''Q-Pulse Width''': How long each pulse lasts[[File:LightburnFiber3.png\|800px\|center\|none\|Material Tests with a Fiber Laser]]

	== Beginner Project ==		== Beginner Project ==

Zapf: /* Orientation */

2024-11-12T05:30:23Z

Orientation

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	'''Origin (1):''' The fiber laser uses universal coordinates. Origin is in the center. Where you place is it where it will be on the plate.		'''Origin (1):''' The fiber laser uses universal coordinates. Origin is in the center. Where you place is it where it will be on the plate.

	'''Material Library (2): '''<span ></span>Crucial for setting your material settings correctly. Contains good starting points for supported material. '''Material safety notes from CO2 Laser also apply'''.		'''Material Library (2): '''<span></span>Crucial for setting your material settings correctly. Contains good starting points for supported material. '''Material safety notes from CO2 Laser also apply'''.

	'''Frame (3): '''Essential for checking where the engrave will occur. Engraving can be started from this dialog as well.		'''Frame (3): '''Essential for checking where the engrave will occur. Engraving can be started from this dialog as well.

	'''Device (4):''' Set to “Makerspace MOPA Laser”[[File:LightburnFiber2.png\|800px\|center\|none\|Cut / engrave settings with a Fiber Laser]]		'''Device (4):''' Set to “Makerspace MOPA Laser”[[File:LightburnFiber2.png\|800px\|center\|none\|Cut / engrave settings with a Fiber Laser]]

			'''Frequency:''' How many times per second the laser pulses the material.

			'''Q-Pulse Width''': How long each pulse lasts[[File:LightburnFiber3.png\|800px\|center\|thumb\|Material Tests with a Fiber Laser]]

	== Beginner Project ==		== Beginner Project ==

Zapf: /* Lightburn Notes */

2024-11-12T05:27:52Z

Lightburn Notes

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	'''Frame (3): '''Essential for checking where the engrave will occur. Engraving can be started from this dialog as well.		'''Frame (3): '''Essential for checking where the engrave will occur. Engraving can be started from this dialog as well.

	'''Device (4):''' Set to “Makerspace MOPA Laser”[[File:LightburnFiber2.png\|800px\|center\|~~thumb~~\|Cut / engrave settings with a Fiber Laser]]		'''Device (4):''' Set to “Makerspace MOPA Laser”[[File:LightburnFiber2.png\|800px\|center\|none\|Cut / engrave settings with a Fiber Laser]]

	== Beginner Project ==		== Beginner Project ==

Zapf: /* Orientation */

2024-11-12T05:27:28Z

Orientation

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	'''''Lefty loosens, righty tightens'''''		'''''Lefty loosens, righty tightens'''''
	==== Lightburn Notes ====		==== Lightburn Notes ====
	[[File:FiberLightburn1.png\|800px\|center\|none\|Lightburn Differences with a Fiber Laser]]		There are some important differences when using Lightburn with a fiber laser, when compared to use it with our CO2 Laser:[[File:FiberLightburn1.png\|800px\|center\|none\|Lightburn Differences with a Fiber Laser]]

			'''Origin (1):''' The fiber laser uses universal coordinates. Origin is in the center. Where you place is it where it will be on the plate.

			'''Material Library (2): '''<span ></span>Crucial for setting your material settings correctly. Contains good starting points for supported material. '''Material safety notes from CO2 Laser also apply'''.

			'''Frame (3): '''Essential for checking where the engrave will occur. Engraving can be started from this dialog as well.

			'''Device (4):''' Set to “Makerspace MOPA Laser”[[File:LightburnFiber2.png\|800px\|center\|thumb\|Cut / engrave settings with a Fiber Laser]]

	== Beginner Project ==		== Beginner Project ==

Zapf: /* Lightburn Notes */

2024-11-12T05:18:17Z

Lightburn Notes

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	'''''Lefty loosens, righty tightens'''''		'''''Lefty loosens, righty tightens'''''
	==== Lightburn Notes ====		==== Lightburn Notes ====
	[[File:FiberLightburn1.png\|~~900px~~\|center\|none\|Lightburn Differences with a Fiber Laser]]		[[File:FiberLightburn1.png\|800px\|center\|none\|Lightburn Differences with a Fiber Laser]]

	== Beginner Project ==		== Beginner Project ==

Zapf: /* Lightburn Notes */

2024-11-12T05:18:01Z

Lightburn Notes

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	'''''Lefty loosens, righty tightens'''''		'''''Lefty loosens, righty tightens'''''
	==== Lightburn Notes~~<br>~~ ====		==== Lightburn Notes ====
	[[File:FiberLightburn1.png\|~~600px~~\|center\|~~border~~\|Lightburn Differences with a Fiber Laser]]		[[File:FiberLightburn1.png\|900px\|center\|none\|Lightburn Differences with a Fiber Laser]]

	== Beginner Project ==		== Beginner Project ==

Zapf: /* Orientation */

2024-11-12T05:17:24Z

Orientation

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	'''''Lefty loosens, righty tightens'''''		'''''Lefty loosens, righty tightens'''''
	==== Lightburn Notes<br> ====		==== Lightburn Notes<br> ====
	[[File:FiberLightburn1.png\|~~300px~~\|border\|Lightburn Differences with a Fiber Laser]]		[[File:FiberLightburn1.png\|600px\|center\|border\|Lightburn Differences with a Fiber Laser]]

	== Beginner Project ==		== Beginner Project ==