====== Laser Cutter ======
===== Location =====
  * Next to the 3D Printers

===== Hazards ===
  * ''Fumes from lased materials.'' The kit should be well ventilated when in use.
  * ''High intensity laser light.'' The laser should not be viewed with the naked eye when in operation.
  * ''Heat.'' The kit will release heat when in use and should be cooled and monitored.


===== Current State =====

In place 

===== TODO =====

  * Fix laser issue - [[https://lists.57north.org.uk/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/57north-discuss@lists.57north.org.uk/thread/Z4ADFBYKVDTL5YQCNAQZAL7AZIRCH7OS/]]



===== Notes =====
  * The hardware is a Trotec Speedy100
  * The maximum size of a sheet to cut is 610 x 305 mm
  * Typically create designs in [[https://inkscape.org/|Inkscape]]
  * In your design, use hairline red for cutting and black for engraving
  * The manual [[https://wiki.57north.org.uk/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=projects:operating-manual-speedy-100r-8063-en-us.pdf|operating-manual-speedy-100r-8063-en-us.pdf]]
  * Service manual {{ :projects:speedy_servicemauual.pdf |}}
  * The laser cutter is powered by a [[https://www.iradionlaser.com/en/ceramic-co2-laser-tubes/infinity-series-50-120-watt|Iradion Infinity Series - 50-120 Watt]] Model 156F-ETN


The focus guide sits on the laser cutter like so...
{{:projects:laser_cutter_focus_guide.jpg?400|}}


==== Software ====
The software to drive the cutter is on the associated laptop.

==== Links ====

  * Some useful notes [[https://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/Trotec_Speedy_100R]]
  * Trotec samples and examples [[https://www.troteclaser.com/en-us/learn-support/laser-projects]]
  * 


===== Photos =====

{{:projects:laser_cutter_med.jpg}}


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