Laser Cutter: Difference between revisions

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General Information

Laser Cutters can be found inside the Clean Room.

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Orientation

The order of this document is to give some basic information of our laser cutting capabilities, and to serve as a repository for notes given during orientation. This is not a replacement for an orientation, only a helpful set of notes!

Do not operate any power equipment if you are under the influence of anything, in a hurry, are tired, or are not feeling well. Inspect the equipment before using it.

Equipment

Thunder USA CO2 Laser Cutter (Thunder Nova 51/100)

Laser Overview

Engraving Area: 51.2" x 35.4" x 9.1"
Wattage: 100w
Max recommended cutting thickness: 3/8" with standard head
Orientation required: yes

Orientation Notes

See page: Thunder Nova Laser

Wiseley Fiber Laser

Engraving Area: 100x100, 200x200 (dependent on lens installed)
Wattage: 60w
Great for: engraving and marking metals and polymers
Orientation required: yes

Orientation Notes

See page: Wisely Fiber Laser

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 ==== Orientation Notes ====
 See page: [[Thunder Nova_Laser|Thunder Nova Laser]]<br>
+=== Wiseley Fiber Laser ===
-=== Wiseley Fiber Laser ===
-[[File:WiselyMOPA.jpg|200px|right|middle]]
+*Engraving Area: 100x100, 200x200 (dependent on lens installed)
-*Open and create a design using Lightburn
+*Wattage: 60w
-*Make sure you set the ventilation system to -10
+*Great for: engraving and marking metals and polymers
-*Turn the Laser On using the keys
+*Orientation required: '''yes'''
-*Set your passes, speed, q-pulse, power, frequency, and interval
-*Send the frame over to the machine
+==== Orientation Notes ====
-*Put your metal material within the frame
+See page: [[Fiber Laser|Wisely Fiber Laser]]
-*Make sure the Laser is far enough away from the machine, using the button beside the machine
-*Close the door on the machine
-*Hit go on light burn
-*After it is finished, carefully get it out of the machine by its sides (Be careful, because the metal could be hot)
-*Set vent back to zero
-*Turn the machine off using keys