• Universal Laser Systems / ULS-25E
• Serial number 2344

• Originally 25 watts, upgraded to 50 watts
• 15 mm dia / 50.6 mm Focal Length ZnSe Lens
• Work Area: 24“ x 12”

• ONLINE
• Lens and mirror damage, parts on order. Laser currently operational.

• Current: Laser Cutter Room
  
• Previous: Workshop, Chase

• Jason Hilleshiem

• Printed manual in blue binder on desk
• ULS 25-watt Manual (PDF)
• ULS V-460 Manual (PDF)

Laser Cutter Settings & Material Library

• 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

• Please read about the ventilation system.
• 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.
• A full tutorial is in progress: Laser Cutter HOW TO
• A rough tutorial on Using DraftSight with the Laser Cutter.
• 50-watt laser lens conditions

• Great reference: http://milwaukeemakerspace.org/2012/05/gradient-reference-for-the-25-watt-laser-cutter/
• 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

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