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tool:redsail_cm1080_laser_cutter [2013/11/23 19:39] fishboytool:redsail_cm1080_laser_cutter [2019/12/11 23:41] (current) – The materials being cut should not be lasing. thovthe
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 ====== Redsail CM1080 Laser Cutter ====== ====== Redsail CM1080 Laser Cutter ======
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 + 
 +----
  
 Everybody loves lasers Everybody loves lasers
  
-^ Status             WORKING as of 2013-11-22                                                  |+^ Status             TESTING IN NEW SPACE as of 2019-APR-01  |
 ^ Training           | YES (see below)                                              | ^ Training           | YES (see below)                                              |
 ^ Hackable           | NO                                              | ^ Hackable           | NO                                              |
 ^ Usage Restrictions | Members Only                                                 | ^ Usage Restrictions | Members Only                                                 |
 ^ Owner              | Vancouver Hack Space                                         | ^ 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.                                                      | +^ If it Breaks       | Turn off. Put a BROKEN sign on machine. Notify forums and Laser Cutter Committee immediately.                                                      | 
-^ Loan Status        | Owned                  |+^ Loan Status        | Owned by VHS                  |
 ^ Arrival Date       | March 30, 2012                                               | ^ Arrival Date       | March 30, 2012                                               |
-^ Location           Laser Room                                                     |+^ Location           Back of VHS                                                     |
 ^ Value           | $3500 + ~$1000 to get it here and set up                                                     | ^ Value           | $3500 + ~$1000 to get it here and set up                                                     |
 ^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions|Compendium of Champions]]  | ^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions|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 classplease first read through the operation manual+===== Safety ===== 
-http://vancouver.hackspace.ca/doku.php?id=tool:laser_cutter:operation_manual+All members using the laser cutter must have read and understand [[tool:laser_cutter:operation_manual|the Laser Cutter Operation Manual]] and completed VHS Laser Cutter Training. 
 + 
 +The dangers associated with the laser cutter include beam exposure, fire, electrocution, and exposure to dangerous fumes. 
 + 
 +While it is important to follow all rules and guidelines, the following are critical: 
 +  - **Wear the Laser safety glasses at all times.** 
 +  - **Operator must remain within 1m of the machine and monitor cutting at all times when the machine is in operation.** 
 +  - **Only burn Approved Materials.**  (See [[tool:laser_cutter:settings|Laser Cutter Approved Materials List]]) 
 + 
 +Failure to follow these rules may result in immediate loss of Laser Cutter priviledges. 
 + 
 +===== Laser Cutter Training ===== 
 +Anyone who wishes to use the laser cutter must be both a VHS member, and have completed [[tool:laser_cutter:training|VHS Laser Cutter Training]].   
 +Class dates are announced on [[http://talk.vanhack.ca|the VHS forum]]) and are on our [[http://vanhack.ca/wp/events-calendar|calendar]]
  
 ===== Specifications ===== ===== Specifications =====
  
   * Work area size: 1000mm x 800mm   * Work area size: 1000mm x 800mm
 +  * Bed size: 1020mm x 820mm
 +  * Type: CO2
   * Power: 80W   * Power: 80W
 +  * Controller: [[http://www.lightobject.com/2012-Commercial-DSP-CO2-Laser-Engraving-Cutter-Controller-Support-CorelDraw-AutoCad-P321.aspx|AWC-608B]] (replacement for original, installed 2013)
 +  * Chiller: [[http://vanhack.ca/doku.php?id=tool:laser_cutter:chiller|AC unit water chiller]]
 +  * Power supply: [[http://www.lightobject.com/80W100W-PWM-CO2-Laser-Power-Supply-AC220V-P73.aspx|LSR-JN80WCO2-2V]]
 +    * Input: AC 220V
 +    * Power: 80Watt, 100Watt peak
 +    * Triggering Voltage: 28KV
 +    * Operating Voltage: 22KV
 +    * Current: 32mA max
 +    * 3pin terminal pinout: G, AC, AC
 +    * 6pin terminal pinout: H, L, WP, G, IN, 5V
  
-==== FURTHER INFORMATION ====+===== Usage and Maintenance ===== 
 +  * [[tool:laser_cutter:settings|Laser Cutter Approved Materials List]] 
 +  * [[tool:laserfilter|Filters and Filter Maintenance]] 
 +  * [[tool:laserfilter#list_of_Past_Maintenance_Logs|Maintenance Logs]]
  
-  * [[tool:laser_cutter:aligning|Aligning the Laser Cutter]]+===== Further Information ===== 
 +  * [[committees:lcc|Laser Cutter Committee]] 
 +  * [[tool:laser_cutter:training|VHS Laser Cutter Training]]
   * [[tool:laser_cutter:operation_manual|Laser Cutter Operation Manual]]   * [[tool:laser_cutter:operation_manual|Laser Cutter Operation Manual]]
 +  * [[https://www.bosslaser.com/Download_pdf/LaserCAD_manual.pdf | LaserCAD Manual]]
 +  * [[tool:laser_cutter:MSDS|How do I get a new material approved?]]
   * [[tool:laser_cutter:workflow_tips|Laser Cutter Workflow Tips]]   * [[tool:laser_cutter:workflow_tips|Laser Cutter Workflow Tips]]
-  * [[tool:laser_cutter:settings|Materials and Settings Chart]]+  * [[tool:laser_cutter:parts|Laser Cutter Components]] 
 +  * [[tool:laser_cutter:laser_focus_lens_focal_length|Laser focus lens focal length]] 
 + 
 + 
 +==== Tutorials ==== 
 +  * [[tool:laser_cutter:aligning|Aligning the Laser Cutter]] 
 +  * [[tool:laser_cutter:tubereplacement|Laser Tube Replacement]] 
 +  * [[tutorials:laser-etching|How to prepare a full color image for laser etching]] 
 +  * [[http://www.instructables.com/id/Curved-laser-bent-wood/|Living hinges and lateral curves]] 
 +  * [[http://makezine.com/2012/04/13/cnc-panel-joinery-notebook/|Joinery techniques for the laser cutter]] 
 +  * [[http://hackaday.com/2016/05/31/how-to-fail-at-laser-cutting/|How to Fail at Laser Cutting]]
  
-===== Maintenance Log ====+==== Possible upgrades ====
  
-^ Note               ^ Date         ^ Who       ^ +  * [[https://github.com/LaserWeb/LaserWeb3|LaserWeb]] with a [[http://smoothieware.org/laser-cutter-guide|Smoothieboard]] could give us more features and software flexibility
-Notered alignment laser is broken Does not affect performance of laser cutterNov 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. |+
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