projects:laser_cutter
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Laser Cutter
Location
- On top of a built-in desk, under the middle window, in the upper floor room.
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.
Notes
- The hardware is a KH-3020 'Laser Engraving Machine'.
- Dimensions: Width 810mm x depth 510mm x height 260mm (at highest)
- The note 'Vinyl: 80mm/s 50%' is written on the machine's body
- It is currently water-cooled via water piped though an ice bath.
- The cut size is approx A4.
- Ventilation is achieved via a fan and a length of approx 3m of large tubing that exits the machine rear
- A new cooling solution is in development, together with a provision for better ventilation.
Current progress
It was proposed that the cutter is moved to under the left-side window, near to entrance to the floor toilet since entilation and cooling is a better fit here
Current State
The cutter is currently inoperative but has been moved to the window location where a shelf has been installed. Nordin is currently measuring up a panel that will house the external-facing fans/vents under the window pane and will email progress to the maillist.
Software
We have successfully driven the laser with https://www.scorchworks.com/K40whisperer/k40whisperer.html.
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