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| ===== Machine components | ===== Machine components | ||
| + | ==== Laser Cutter | ||
| + | The machine itself: | ||
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| + | ==== Extraction Filter | ||
| + | Sucks the fumes and filters the fine smoke particles out. | ||
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| + | ==== Air Assist Compressor | ||
| + | Blows a stream of compressed air to protect the lens from smoke build-up as well as aid in fume extraction. | ||
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| + | ==== Chiller | ||
| + | Cools down the laser tube. | ||
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| ===== Summary | ===== Summary | ||
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| + | To set the focus of the machine use the focus tool shown below: | ||
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| + | Slide the focus setting tool under the laser head as shown by the illustration below: | ||
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| + | Use the handle shown below to adjust the distance between the laser head and the focus setting tool. The aim is to feel slight resistance when sliding the tool. Please note that the laser head should neither clamp the focus tool nor be more than 1mm away. | ||
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| ===== Setting the " | ===== Setting the " | ||
| - | Setting the jog is setting the starting point where the design would be cut. This point corresponds to one corner of the design file, typically what is referred to as the top left corner of the design. | + | Setting the jog is setting the starting point where the design would be cut. This point corresponds to one corner of the design file, typically what is referred to as the top right corner of the design. |
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| ===== Importing / Creating files | ===== Importing / Creating files | ||
| To create files using Corel Draw please refer to the tutorial linked at the very top. Files can be created using a plethora of software programs. | To create files using Corel Draw please refer to the tutorial linked at the very top. Files can be created using a plethora of software programs. | ||
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| === Power === | === Power === | ||
| + | The power of the laser used to cut/engrave can be set using the panel on the machine shown below: | ||
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| === Speed === | === Speed === | ||
| === Frequency | === Frequency | ||
| ===== Turning on extraction | ===== Turning on extraction | ||
| + | The power switch of the extraction is located at the bottom of back side of the filter as shown below. | ||
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| + | To start the extraction filter press the start button shown below: | ||
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| + | To adjust the speed of the fan use the highlighted buttons. Increasing the fan speed increases the extraction and vice versa. | ||
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| ===== Starting the job ===== | ===== Starting the job ===== | ||
| + | ===Turning ON extraction: | ||
| + | ===Turning ON Laser: === | ||
| + | The switch show below is used to allow power to go to the laser tube to generate the laser. You have to press the green button before sending the job otherwise the machine will move without the laser shooting out. This can be used to simulate the placement, scale of the cut, etc. before making the actual cut. | ||
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| + | ===Sending the Job: | ||
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| + | Before starting the job make sure that the extraction filter is ON and that the laser is turned ON. | ||
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| ===== Finalising the job ===== | ===== Finalising the job ===== | ||
| + | After the machine finishes the cut wait until all the smoke have cleared up, turn OFF the laser power, turn OFF the extraction filter, take your parts and dispose of the remaining material properly. | ||
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| + | If in doubt always ask the staff. Please report any abnormalities to the staff. Always be prepared to deal with fire in case a fire starts. | ||
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