Laser Cutter

General Information

Laser Cutters can be found inside the Clean Room.

If you have any issues with Clean Room equipment, the slack channels associated with this space include: #general, ##general, #shop-3d-printing, and #shop-laser.

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

Open and create a design using Lightburn
Make sure you set the ventilation system to -10
Turn the Laser On using the keys
Set your passes, speed, q-pulse, power, frequency, and interval
Send the frame over to the machine
Put your metal material within the frame
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