"Right Shark" Laser Cutter (50 watt)
Make/Model
Specs
Current Status
Location
Current: Laser Cutter Room (back wall, right side)
Computer: Immediately to the right
Previous: Workshop, Chase
On loan from
Manual
Material Settings
History
11/08/2011 - Arrived at Makerspace
12/31/2012 - Moved to Lenox
02/17/2013 - Some problems with random lines appearing, cuts horizontally
07/20/2013 - Laser tube burnt out
09/15/2014 - Laser tube burnt out
10/30/2014 - Upgraded to 50 watt
11/2016 - fault in X-axis stepper circuits
12/13/2016 - Returned to service after repair
02/28/2018 - Wouldn't focus, eventually began working again on its own
06/23/2018 - Small fire on a piece of Plexiglas® MC acrylic
Notes
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The Laser Cutter is expensive and dangerous. Try not to leave it unattended. Things can start on fire.
Some jobs take a long time to run. If you need to run to the bathroom or something, find someone to watch it for you.
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Tips and Advice
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We'll eventually collect all the forms people have filled out when using the machine and document them here
Be sure to focus the beam using the 2“ tall wood block stored just inside the lid of the machine
The black knob to the right inside the lid raises and lowers the table
Try not to bump the machine while it is running, the magnetic safeties are sensitive and will kill the laser if it thinks the lid is open
QR Code for 50 watt laser
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