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| − | |owner= | + | |owner= The Maker Station |
| − | |serial= | + | |serial= |
| − | |model= | + | |model=Orion 60 Watt |
| − | |arrived= | + | |arrived=2020 |
| − | | | + | |usagerestrictions=[[File:Warning.png]]Restricted Usage/Training Required[[File:Warning.png]] |
| − | |contact= | + | |contact= #laser-cutter channel on Slack |
| − | |where= | + | |where=Back shop unit 2 near the roll up door for now |
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| + | == Info == | ||
| + | |||
| + | General Description space... | ||
| + | [[File:LaserCutter Safety.png|right|text-top|400px]] | ||
| + | '''General Specs''' | ||
| + | * It is a 60 watt laser | ||
| + | * x approx 700 mm | ||
| + | * y approx 500 mm | ||
| + | * z | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Permissions == | ||
| + | * [[File:Warning.png]]Restricted Access [[File:Warning.png]] TRAINING REQUIRED [[File:Warning.png]] | ||
| + | * Contact knowledgeable makerspace members using the #laser-cutter channel on Slack for training and access to the lasercutter | ||
| + | * Treat equipment as if it were your own and put away as or better than you found it | ||
| + | * Allow time for cleaning up after work is complete | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Restrictions == | ||
| + | * DO NOT cut material containing chlorine atoms or molecules [[File:Skullcrossbones.png]][[File:Skullcrossbones.png]][[File:Skullcrossbones.png]] | ||
| + | * How to test unknown plastics to see if they contain chlorine: https://vimeo.com/1615418 | ||
| + | * | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Basic Instructions == | ||
| + | === Use Lightburn to desgin and control the laser | ||
| + | |||
| + | https://lightburnsoftware.com/ | ||
| + | == Warnings == | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Keep loose hair and sleeves away from all moving parts. | ||
| + | * Beware of hot parts. | ||
| + | * Beware of dust, fumes, choking hazards. | ||
| + | * Never leave machine unattended | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | == Safety [[File:warning.png]] == | ||
| + | * Do not stare at the laser, it is very bright and can damage your vision | ||
| + | * Do not operate the laser with the lid open | ||
| + | * Do not look through any cutouts or openings at the firing laser. It can damage your vision. | ||
| + | * Make sure the exhaust is vented as appropriate for the materials you are cutting. | ||
| + | * If you are cutting plastics, make sure you understand what exhaust gases will be produced. [[File:Skullcrossbones.png]]'''Some are toxic!!'''[[File:Skullcrossbones.png]] | ||
| + | * Never leave the laser cutter operating unattended for any reason! '''EVER!''' This poses a very real fire hazard and should be monitored at all times. | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:WarningLaser.png]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == References == | ||
| + | * https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/cnc-machine-blacktooth-laser-cutter-engraver-40w | ||
| + | |||
| + | <youtube>UEvMpiRJKTI</youtube> | ||
Revision as of 17:17, 9 July 2020
- Owner/Loaner: The Maker Station
- Serial Number:
- Make/Model: Orion 60 Watt
- Arrival Date: 2020
- Usability:
Restricted Usage/Training Required - Contact: #laser-cutter channel on Slack
- Where: Back shop unit 2 near the roll up door for now
Info
General Description space...
General Specs
- It is a 60 watt laser
- x approx 700 mm
- y approx 500 mm
- z
Permissions
- Restricted Access TRAINING REQUIRED
- Contact knowledgeable makerspace members using the #laser-cutter channel on Slack for training and access to the lasercutter
- Treat equipment as if it were your own and put away as or better than you found it
- Allow time for cleaning up after work is complete
Restrictions
- DO NOT cut material containing chlorine atoms or molecules
- How to test unknown plastics to see if they contain chlorine: https://vimeo.com/1615418
Basic Instructions
=== Use Lightburn to desgin and control the laser
https://lightburnsoftware.com/
Warnings
- Keep loose hair and sleeves away from all moving parts.
- Beware of hot parts.
- Beware of dust, fumes, choking hazards.
- Never leave machine unattended
Safety
- Do not stare at the laser, it is very bright and can damage your vision
- Do not operate the laser with the lid open
- Do not look through any cutouts or openings at the firing laser. It can damage your vision.
- Make sure the exhaust is vented as appropriate for the materials you are cutting.
- If you are cutting plastics, make sure you understand what exhaust gases will be produced. Some are toxic!!
- Never leave the laser cutter operating unattended for any reason! EVER! This poses a very real fire hazard and should be monitored at all times.
