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equipment:lasercutterx30 [2017/12/03 00:24]
marcinp [Specs]
equipment:lasercutterx30 [2023/09/13 03:30]
branth
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-====== Laser Cutter (30 watt====== +====== "Katy Perry" 30-watt Laser Cutter ====== 
-{{ :equipment:30watt.jpg?300|}}+{{ :equipment:30watt.jpg?300|}}  
 +{{:equipment:pxl_20230709_141226556.jpg?200|}}
  
 ===== Make/Model ===== ===== Make/Model =====
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   * 19mm dia / 50.6 mm Focal Length ZnSe Lens   * 19mm dia / 50.6 mm Focal Length ZnSe Lens
   * Work Area: 32" x 18"   * Work Area: 32" x 18"
 +  * No air assist
   * Has motorized z-axis control with auto-focus   * Has motorized z-axis control with auto-focus
   * [[https://www.ulsinc.com/discover-uls-innovations/cutting-tables#1|Flow-Through Cutting Table]]   * [[https://www.ulsinc.com/discover-uls-innovations/cutting-tables#1|Flow-Through Cutting Table]]
     * This accessory is almost 6" tall and reduces the workable Z-axis height, so if you need more room, temporarily remove it.     * This accessory is almost 6" tall and reduces the workable Z-axis height, so if you need more room, temporarily remove it.
 +  * IP Address: 10.1.1.23
  
 ===== Current Status ===== ===== Current Status =====
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   * The [[wp>kerf]] using this laser is amazing!   * The [[wp>kerf]] using this laser is amazing!
   * Multiple black spots on Lens   * Multiple black spots on Lens
-    * No known adverse effects +    * No known adverse effects (yet) 
-  * Alignment screws for Mirror are stripped +    * We have replacements but will wait 
-    * Should be replaced so that we can re-align the laser if need be+  * Some of the alignment screws for Mirror #2 are stripped
   * Closing the top lid does not always align with magnetic safety switches   * Closing the top lid does not always align with magnetic safety switches
     * Panel flashes <html><span style="color:red">RED</span></html> when not properly aligned     * Panel flashes <html><span style="color:red">RED</span></html> when not properly aligned
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 ===== Location ===== ===== Location =====
   * Current: Laser Cutter Room (back wall, middle)   * Current: Laser Cutter Room (back wall, middle)
 +  * Computer: Immediately to the left on the left side of the table
  
 ===== Manual ===== ===== Manual =====
-  * Unknown+  * Spiral-bound book titled "X25/50/100 Users Manual" 
 +  * Even more documentation, manuals, etc in green manila folder
  
 ===== Material Settings ===== ===== Material Settings =====
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 ===== History ===== ===== History =====
 +  * 06/07/2008 - Replaced power supply
   * 09/15/2017 - Arrived at Makerspace   * 09/15/2017 - Arrived at Makerspace
   * 10/04/2017 - Inspection by Tom   * 10/04/2017 - Inspection by Tom
   * 11/21/2017 - Inspection by Marcin   * 11/21/2017 - Inspection by Marcin
   * 12/02/2017 - Made available for general use   * 12/02/2017 - Made available for general use
 +  * 08/08/2018 - Replaced x-axis stepper motor Lin Engineering 4109V-51 3.6V 1.2A
 ===== Notes ===== ===== Notes =====
   * Do not bump the machine while it is running, the magnetic safeties are sensitive and will kill the laser if it thinks the lid is open.   * Do not 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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   * A full tutorial is in progress: [[spacedocumentation:lasercutterhowto|Laser Cutter HOW TO]]   * A full tutorial is in progress: [[spacedocumentation:lasercutterhowto|Laser Cutter HOW TO]]
   * A rough tutorial on [[spacedocumentation:lasercutterdraftsight|Using DraftSight with the Laser Cutter]].   * A rough tutorial on [[spacedocumentation:lasercutterdraftsight|Using DraftSight with the Laser Cutter]].
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 +{{:areas:laserlabs:laser_katy_perry_lenox_30w.jpg?200|}}
  
equipment/lasercutterx30.txt · Last modified: 2023/09/13 03:30 by branth