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Laser Cutter

Location

  • Next to the high workbench beside window, at front

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

1 Set up again next to window
2 Cleaned the bed mirrors and Lens, all not in good condition, (rear mirror still to check.)

TODO

* Set up Cooling. * 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

In place but needs above to be completed before operation.

Software

projects/laser_cutter.1602487897.txt.gz · Last modified: 2020/10/12 07:31 by Midder