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====== Fab Laser Mini ====== | ====== Fab Laser Mini ====== | ||
- | [[https:// | + | In this a brief introduction on how to use Fab Laser Mini. |
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+ | ===== General information ===== | ||
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+ | Specifications: | ||
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+ | * Cutting area of 600x400mm | ||
+ | * 40W CO2 laser | ||
+ | * window interlocks | ||
+ | * max speed of 400mm/s | ||
+ | * 12mm linear guides | ||
+ | * frame made of aluminum profiles | ||
+ | * compatible with Visicut | ||
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+ | In the picture below the the system setup of Fab Laser: | ||
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+ | * The air assist compressor is needed to supply an air stream to the laser head, to avoid small flames to appear while cutting. | ||
+ | * The chiller is required to cool down the water for the laser tube water cooling. | ||
+ | * The air filter is used to clean the air from the cut. | ||
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+ | Fab Laser Mini requires a computer to be operated. The laptop in the picture has all the software. | ||
+ | If you wish to run the machine directly from your computer, you need to download the following software: | ||
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+ | To work with Visitcut, it is necessary to import the Fab Laser mini settings. | ||
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+ | You can download the settings here: | ||
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+ | ===== Operating Procedure ===== | ||
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+ | First of all make sure the machine is switched on. | ||
+ | You can switch on the machine from the main switch on the backside. | ||
+ | Check also that the emergency button is lifted up. | ||
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+ | In the image below the software we will use for this instructions: | ||
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+ | * Inkscape | ||
+ | * Visicut | ||
+ | * UGS Platform | ||
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+ | First of all you need to design something you would like to cut. | ||
+ | In this test we are using Inksacpe, which is one of the recommended software for compatibility. | ||
+ | In image below a test design. This design has been made by using different color for the stroke and fill. | ||
+ | As we will see in Visicut, the usage of different colors is useful to separate different laser settings for specific areas of the deisgn. | ||
+ | In particular, it is possible to separate each color for different settings (color mapping). | ||
+ | It is also possible to use layers instead of colours and to assign to each color different settings. | ||
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+ | After finishing your design, you can save it as SVG. Inkscape SVG format is recommended. | ||
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+ | After saving your design, we can open Visicut software, and import the design into it. | ||
+ | Using the import function of Visicut, allows to import multiple design into a single laser job. | ||
+ | Using the Open function will instead delete the currently open design and only open the last one. | ||
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