Laser Cutter - Revision history

Abyssknight: /* Learning */

2011-12-29T16:58:32Z

Learning

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	* [http://familab.org/wiki/index.php?title=Laser_for_Newbies FamiLAB Laser for Newbies]		* [http://familab.org/wiki/index.php?title=Laser_for_Newbies FamiLAB Laser for Newbies]
	* [http://familab.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/FSL_40w_Hobby_Laser_Manual.pdf FamiLAB Laser Manual PDF]		* [http://familab.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/FSL_40w_Hobby_Laser_Manual.pdf FamiLAB Laser Manual PDF]
		+	* [http://dallasmakerspace.org/w/images/3/39/Laser_Presentation.pdf Dallas Makerspace FSE Laser Training]

	==Laser Cutter Settings==		==Laser Cutter Settings==

Abyssknight at 03:30, 29 November 2011

2011-11-29T03:30:33Z

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	[http://www.raisinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/audio-reactive-stage-lighting-rgb-led-satellite-brackets/ Acrylic MaceTech RGB LED Satellite brackets]		[http://www.raisinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/audio-reactive-stage-lighting-rgb-led-satellite-brackets/ Acrylic MaceTech RGB LED Satellite brackets]
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		+	==Lens Source==
		+	Per psytek of alphaonelabs:
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		+	Suzhou Xuhong Optics Technology Co., Ltd vivien@sz-xuhong.com
		+	they are about $30 a lens

Thantik at 23:59, 25 November 2011

2011-11-25T23:59:59Z

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	** Kapton tape (Polyimide)		** Kapton tape (Polyimide)
	** Mylar (polyester)		** Mylar (polyester)
−	** Nylon — melts badly
	** PETG (polyethylene terephthalate glycol)		** PETG (polyethylene terephthalate glycol)
	** Polyethylene (PE) — melts badly		** Polyethylene (PE) — melts badly
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	* Printed circuit board (FR4 and other material types)		* Printed circuit board (FR4 and other material types)
	* Carbon fiber		* Carbon fiber
		+	* Nylon — melts badly

	==Learning==		==Learning==

Thantik at 04:47, 14 October 2011

2011-10-14T04:47:34Z

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	* Printed circuit board (FR4 and other material types)		* Printed circuit board (FR4 and other material types)
	* Carbon fiber		* Carbon fiber
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	==Learning==		==Learning==

Thantik: Updated with a standard list of what we can/cannot cut based on http://www.customlasercutting.com/info/materials

2011-10-14T04:42:11Z

Updated with a standard list of what we can/cannot cut based on http://www.customlasercutting.com/info/materials

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	** Cutting software (printer driver, uses vector software like CorelDraw/Illustrator/Inkscape)		** Cutting software (printer driver, uses vector software like CorelDraw/Illustrator/Inkscape)
	** Mach3 Control		** Mach3 Control
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		+	==Things we can and cannot cut using the laser==
		+	Things we '''can''' cut:
		+	* Plastics:
		+	** ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)
		+	** Acrylic (also known as Plexiglas, Lucite, PMMA)
		+	** Polycarbonate (PC, Lexan) — Beware the fumes on this one, they can get pretty bad.
		+	** Delrin (POM, acetal) — for a supplier, try www.mcmaster.com.
		+	** Kapton tape (Polyimide)
		+	** Mylar (polyester)
		+	** Nylon — melts badly
		+	** PETG (polyethylene terephthalate glycol)
		+	** Polyethylene (PE) — melts badly
		+	** Polypropylene (PP) — melts somewhat
		+	** Styrene
		+	** Two-tone acrylic — top color different than core material, usually for custom instrumentation panels, signs, and plaques.
		+
		+	* Foam:
		+	** Depron foam — often used for RC planes.
		+	** EPM
		+	** Gator foam — foam core gets burned and eaten away compared to the top and bottom hard shell.
		+
		+	* Other:
		+	** Cloths (leather, suede, felt, hemp, cotton)
		+	** Magnetic sheets
		+	** Papers
		+	** Rubbers (neoprene) — for a supplier, try www.mcmaster.com.
		+	** Teflon (PTFE, Polytetrafluoroethylene) — for a supplier, try www.mcmaster.com.
		+	** Woods (MDF, balsa, birch, poplar, red oak, cherry, holly, etc.) — for a supplier, try www.midwestproducts.com.
		+
		+	Things we '''''CANNOT/DO NOT''''' cut:
		+	* Metals
		+	* Any material containing chlorine
		+	* PVC (Cintra) — contains chlorine
		+	* Vinyl — contains chlorine
		+	* Fiberglass
		+	* Printed circuit board (FR4 and other material types)
		+	* Carbon fiber


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Chorca: Added table

2011-09-26T03:07:09Z

Added table

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	==Laser Settings Chart==		==Laser Settings Chart==

		+	<!-- TABLE INFORMATION *PLEASE READ BEFORE EDITING*
		+	To add a material, make sure you follow the convention of the current materials. Each row should begin with the \|- character on a line by itself, then followed by a pipe ( \| ) character at the beginning of each column. Make sure you have a pipe character for each column even if you don't put data in there (the notes column for example)
		+	-->
	{\| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"		{\| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"
	\|-		\|-
		+	!Material
		+	!Thickness
		+	!Power
		+	!Speed
		+	!Note
		+	\|-
		+	\|Extruded Acrylic
		+	\|3mm
		+	\|10mA
		+	\|30%
		+	\|This is a test, change this to actual settings.
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		+	\|}

Chorca: in work

2011-09-22T02:10:12Z

in work

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	* [http://familab.org/wiki/index.php?title=Laser_for_Newbies FamiLAB Laser for Newbies]		* [http://familab.org/wiki/index.php?title=Laser_for_Newbies FamiLAB Laser for Newbies]
	* [http://familab.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/FSL_40w_Hobby_Laser_Manual.pdf FamiLAB Laser Manual PDF]		* [http://familab.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/FSL_40w_Hobby_Laser_Manual.pdf FamiLAB Laser Manual PDF]
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		+	==Laser Cutter Settings==
		+	The laser cutter has two settings that are mainly used: Power and Speed. These are determined by the type and thickness of material and the type and thickness of the desired cut. This is a table of suggestions based on what lab members have found by trial and error; so they may or may not work for you. If you have something new, go with what's most like what you're trying to cut and experiment from there.
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		+	There are a few things to remember when using the laser cutter:
		+	* Never cut PVC. If you don't know what it is, do your best to research it or ask someone. Using PVC WILL Damage the laser cutter.
		+	* The "Laser Test" button is '''ALWAYS''' live. Do not press it with the lid open.
		+	* '''DO NOT''' go over '''15mA''' on the current adjustment knob. This will kill the laser tube quickly.
		+	* If anything seems out of place (strange noises, burn marks, laser is not cutting and power meter is moving, water or air is not running properly) '''STOP'''. Ask someone what to do.
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		+	==Laser Settings Chart==
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Digitalman2112 at 18:39, 14 September 2011

2011-09-14T18:39:04Z

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	* [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Lasercutter NoiseBridge Laser Info (Same FSE laser)]		* [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Lasercutter NoiseBridge Laser Info (Same FSE laser)]
	* [http://wiki.nycresistor.com/wiki/Laser_Power NYC Resistor Laser Power Info (Different laser)]		* [http://wiki.nycresistor.com/wiki/Laser_Power NYC Resistor Laser Power Info (Different laser)]
		+	* [http://www.redtorope.com/2011/07/laser-cutter-kerf-measurement/ Laser Cutter Kerf Measurement]

Mack: /* Modification Suggestions */

2011-09-10T14:02:10Z

Modification Suggestions

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	==Modification Suggestions==		==Modification Suggestions==
	Our FullSpectrum 40W is far from perfect. Add your suggested improvements to the laser cutter on this list.		Our FullSpectrum 40W is far from perfect. Add your suggested improvements to the laser cutter on this list.
−	* Mount the parallel port driver board further back within the case	+	* <del>Mount the parallel port driver board further back within the case</del>
−	* Mount the Mach3 card inside the case, make cover for it to screw in the outside (with the laser cutter!?)	+	* <del>Mount the Mach3 card inside the case, make cover for it to screw in the outside (with the laser cutter!?)</del>
−	* Strain relief and longer USB cable (Chris has a 10 or 15 ft he will donate. Ferrite beads and gold plated.)	+	* <del>Strain relief and longer USB cable (Chris has a 10 or 15 ft he will donate. Ferrite beads and gold plated.)</del>
−	* Air pump (Mack getting this for us so ghetto-rig ShopVac can go away)	+	* <del>Air pump (Mack getting this for us so ghetto-rig ShopVac can go away)</del>
	* Digital readout for power knob (Looking into digital potentiometer with readout!)		* Digital readout for power knob (Looking into digital potentiometer with readout!)
	* Lid-switch should trip the system-wide cutoff, not just a computer control cutoff		* Lid-switch should trip the system-wide cutoff, not just a computer control cutoff
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	* Better interior lighting (possibly fluorescent bars and/or LEDs) to better light the work surface		* Better interior lighting (possibly fluorescent bars and/or LEDs) to better light the work surface
	* Possibly redo entire control panel with digital readouts and better (read: safer) switches.		* Possibly redo entire control panel with digital readouts and better (read: safer) switches.
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	==Uses==		==Uses==

Digitalman2112: /* Links to items cut on the FamiLAB Laser (post your stuff here!) */

2011-09-10T03:29:00Z

Links to items cut on the FamiLAB Laser (post your stuff here!)

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	==Links to items cut on the FamiLAB Laser (post your stuff here!)==		==Links to items cut on the FamiLAB Laser (post your stuff here!)==
	[http://sensingplatform.org/plugnlearn-sensor-hub/how-to-build-a-plugnlearn-hub/ Acrylic Sensing Platform Hub Case]		[http://sensingplatform.org/plugnlearn-sensor-hub/how-to-build-a-plugnlearn-hub/ Acrylic Sensing Platform Hub Case]
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	[http://www.raisinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/audio-reactive-stage-lighting-rgb-led-satellite-brackets/ Acrylic MaceTech RGB LED Satellite brackets]		[http://www.raisinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/audio-reactive-stage-lighting-rgb-led-satellite-brackets/ Acrylic MaceTech RGB LED Satellite brackets]