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Redsail CM1080 Laser Cutter

Everybody loves lasers

Status	WORKING as of 2013-11-22
Training	YES (see below)
Hackable	NO
Usage Restrictions	Members Only
Owner	Vancouver Hack Space
If it Breaks	Turn off main power, leave water cooler running for 5 minutes and then shut off the Master Power and unplug. Put a BROKEN sign on machine. Notify Members list and Laser Cutter Committee immediately.
Loan Status	Owned
Arrival Date	March 30, 2012
Location	Laser Room
Value	$3500 + ~$1000 to get it here and set up
Champion	See Compendium of Champions

Laser Cutter User Certification

Anyone who wishes to use the laser cutter must be both a VHS member, and have completed a laser cutter training class (class dates are announced on the members' mailing list)

If you are planning to take a class, please first read through the operation manual. http://vancouver.hackspace.ca/doku.php?id=tool:laser_cutter:operation_manual

Specifications

Work area size: 1000mm x 800mm
Power: 80W

FURTHER INFORMATION

Maintenance Log

Note	Date	Who
FIXED: Filter Bag Replaced, Y-Axis Repaired, Cutter Windows Cleaned	Dec 11, 2013	LCC [Butters & Richard]
FIXED: Red alignment laser re-broken. Re-Soldered, aligned	Dec 6, 2013	LCC [Butters]
FIXED: Red alignment laser is broken. Re-Soldered, aligned and additional strapping added (my guess is the cable got snagged on the belt pulley)	Nov 25, 2013	LCC [Butters]
Note: red alignment laser is broken. Does not affect performance of laser cutter.	Nov 23, 2013	LCC [fishboy51]
Aligned and cleaned mirrors	Nov 23, 2013	LCC [fishboy51]
Fixed by LCC.	Nov 22, 2013	LCC
Exhaust fan is broken and preventing Laser operation. Being fixed now by LCC.	Nov 20, 2013	LCC
Wiki entry created	Nov 20, 2013	Thomas L.

Table of Contents

Redsail CM1080 Laser Cutter

Laser Cutter User Certification

Specifications

FURTHER INFORMATION

Maintenance Log