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 ====== Laser Cutter ====== ====== Laser Cutter ======
 ===== Location ===== ===== Location =====
-  * Next to the high workbench beside window, at front +  * Next to the 3D Printers
  
-====== Hazards ====+===== Hazards ===
   * ''Fumes from lased materials.'' The kit should be well ventilated when in use.   * ''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.   * ''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.   * ''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 =====+===== Current State =====
  
-  - Set up again next to window +In place 
-  - Cleaned the bed mirrors and Lens, all not in good condition, (rear mirror still to check.)+
  
 ===== TODO ===== ===== TODO =====
  
-  * Set up Cooling. +  * Fix laser issue - [[https://lists.57north.org.uk/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/57north-discuss@lists.57north.org.uk/thread/Z4ADFBYKVDTL5YQCNAQZAL7AZIRCH7OS/]]
-  * Air filter,and exhaust outside through window when in use. +
-  * computer and software to operate. +
-  * Check the bed for focal length of laser+
  
-**Possible** 
  
-  * Better temp control for cooler 
-  * Air Assist for the cut, requires air pump. 
-  * switch to shut off when door open, or lock. 
-  * EMS? 
  
-====Current State====+===== 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
  
-In place but needs above to be completed before operation. 
  
-===== Software ===== +The focus guide sits on the laser cutter like so... 
-We have successfully driven the laser with [[https://www.scorchworks.com/K40whisperer/k40whisperer.html]].+{{:projects:laser_cutter_focus_guide.jpg?400|}}
  
-{{tag>project active resources tools infrastructure electronics}}+ 
 +==== 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}} 
 + 
 + 
 +{{tag>resources tools making}}
  
projects/laser_cutter.txt · Last modified: 2022/12/03 18:03 by andy