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 +In our test we will makr the green writing and cut the rest, as you can see in the image below.
  
 {{:documentation:machines:visicut_selected.png?400|}} {{:documentation:machines:visicut_selected.png?400|}}
 +
 +After sorting up the selection it is necessary to input the laser settigns.
 +Those are defined per different kind of job and they are expressed in % from 1 to 100.
 +To note that here there is not PPI or laser frequency settings.
 +The settings shown below are used for 4mm poplar wood.
  
 {{:documentation:machines:visicut_settings.png?400|}} {{:documentation:machines:visicut_settings.png?400|}}
  
 +After applying the settings is possible to click on the "Calculate" button, to generate the GCode and estimate the job length.
 +Once the GCode has been generated, it is possible to export the GCode from Visicut.
  
 {{:documentation:machines:export_laser_code.png?400|}} {{:documentation:machines:export_laser_code.png?400|}}
  
 +It is important to note the GCode file must be saved with *.nc extension to be compatible with UGS Platform.
  
 {{:documentation:machines:lasercode_nc.png?400|}} {{:documentation:machines:lasercode_nc.png?400|}}
 +
 +UGS Platform is the software used to operate Fab Laser mini directly, and to launch GCodes.
 +The first step is to load the previously generated file into the sofware (see open button on top left).
  
 {{:documentation:machines:ugs_open.png?400|}} {{:documentation:machines:ugs_open.png?400|}}
  
 +The is it necessary to connect to the machine by selecting the right serial port and a baud rate of 9600. 
 +You should see the writings populating the console, as confirmation of a successful connection.
  
 {{:documentation:machines:ugs_connect.png?400|}} {{:documentation:machines:ugs_connect.png?400|}}
 +
 +
 +Before starting the cut, it is necessary to turn on different accessories.
 +
 +You can turn all the accessories on in one go, by using the foot switch located under the table where the machine stands.
 +
  
 {{:documentation:machines:foot_switch.jpeg?400|}} {{:documentation:machines:foot_switch.jpeg?400|}}
  
 +You can directly check the correct operation of the accessories.
 +The chiller has an alarm if the temperature is too high or something is blocking the flow of the water.
  
 {{:documentation:machines:chiller.jpeg?400|}} {{:documentation:machines:chiller.jpeg?400|}}
 +
 +The air filter must be set manually to the maximum power.
 +You can do that by pushing the filter button until the light becomes red.
 +
 +{{:documentation:machines:filter.jpeg?400|}}
 +{{:documentation:machines:filter_max.jpeg?400|}}
 +
 +The air assist compressor will start automatically. You can check it by seeing it vibrate or if there is air coming out of the laser head.
 +If not please check if the compressor is connected to the electricy.
 +
 +{{:documentation:machines:air_assist.jpeg?400|}}
 +
 +Once all these pre-check have been done is tome to operate directly with the machine.
 +First check the focus distance with the focus tool.
 +The distance between the laser head and the material should correspond to the focus tool as shown below.
 +
 +{{:documentation:machines:focus_tool.jpeg?400|}}
 +
 +If it is not the case you can remove the air assist pipe, unlock and rotate the head until it reaches the right distance.
 +Once done you must lock again the head, and reconnect the air assist pipe.
 +
 +{{:documentation:machines:focus_adjustment.jpeg?400|}}
 +
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documentation/machines/fablasermini.txt · Last modified: 2022/03/01 16:09 by daniele