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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.
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-== 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 State ===== ===== Current State =====
  
-In place but needs above to be completed before operation.+In place 
  
-===== Current progress =====+===== TODO =====
  
-  - Set up again next to window +  * Fix laser issue [[https://lists.57north.org.uk/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/57north-discuss@lists.57north.org.uk/thread/Z4ADFBYKVDTL5YQCNAQZAL7AZIRCH7OS/]]
-  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**+===== 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 =====
  
-  * Better temp control for cooler +{{:projects:laser_cutter_med.jpg}}
-  * Air Assist for the cut, requires air pump. +
-  * switch to shut off when door open, or lock. +
-  * EMS?+
  
-===== Software ===== 
-We have successfully driven the laser with [[https://www.scorchworks.com/K40whisperer/k40whisperer.html]]. 
  
-{{tag>project active resources tools infrastructure electronics}}+{{tag>resources tools making}}
  
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