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Laser Cutter (30 watt)

Make/Model

  • Universal Laser Systems / ULS-X30
  • Serial number 4084

Specs

  • 30 Watt CO2 Laser (dated 2012)
  • 19mm dia / 50.6 mm Focal Length ZnSe Lens
  • Work Area: 32“ x 18”
  • Has motorized z-axis control with auto-focus
    • This accessory is almost 6“ tall and reduces the workable Z-axis height, so if you need more room, temporarily remove it.

Current Status

  • ONLINE
  • The kerf using this laser is amazing!
  • Multiple black spots on Lens
    • No known adverse effects (yet)
  • Alignment screws for Mirror #2 are stripped
    • Should be replaced so that we can re-align the laser if need be
  • Closing the top lid does not always align with magnetic safety switches
    • Panel flashes RED when not properly aligned
    • You must nudge the lid to the right to re-align
    • Panel flashes GREEN when properly aligned

Location

  • Current: Laser Cutter Room (back wall, middle)

Manual

  • Spiral-bound book titled “X25/50/100 Users Manual”
  • Even more documentation, manuals, etc in green manila folder

Material Settings

History

  • 06/07/2008 - Replaced power supply
  • 09/15/2017 - Arrived at Makerspace
  • 10/04/2017 - Inspection by Tom
  • 11/21/2017 - Inspection by Marcin
  • 12/02/2017 - Made available for general use

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.
  • Please read about the ventilation system.
  • The Laser Cutter is expensive and dangerous. DO NOT 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
equipment/lasercutterx30.1512267631.txt.gz · Last modified: 2017/12/03 02:20 by marcinp