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tool:redsail_cm1080_laser_cutter [2017/02/27 02:53] tyisitool: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 ======
-{{::generic-tool.png?200 |}}+{{:tool:high_speed_co2_acrylic_laser_cutting_machine_cm1080_with_ce_fda.jpg?400|}} 
 + 
 +----
  
 Everybody loves lasers Everybody loves lasers
  
-^ Status             WORKING as of 2017-01-01                                                  |+^ Status             TESTING IN NEW SPACE as of 2019-APR-01  |
 ^ Training           | YES (see below)                                              | ^ Training           | YES (see below)                                              |
 ^ Hackable           | NO                                              | ^ Hackable           | NO                                              |
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 ^ 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 [[http://talk.vanhack.ca|the VHS forum]]) and are on our [[http://vanhack.ca/wp/events-calendar|calendar]] 
  
-If you are planning to take classplease first read through [[tool:laser_cutter:operation_manual|the operation manual]].+===== Safety ===== 
 +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 VHS memberand 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 =====
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   * Work area size: 1000mm x 800mm   * Work area size: 1000mm x 800mm
   * Bed size: 1020mm x 820mm   * 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)   * 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)
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     * 6pin terminal pinout: H, L, WP, G, IN, 5V     * 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]] 
 + 
 +===== 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]]
-  * [[tool:laser_cutter:workflow_tips|Laser Cutter Workflow Tips]] +  * [[https://www.bosslaser.com/Download_pdf/LaserCAD_manual.pdf LaserCAD Manual]]
-  * [[tool:laser_cutter:settings|Materials and Settings Chart]]+
   * [[tool:laser_cutter:MSDS|How do I get a new material approved?]]   * [[tool:laser_cutter:MSDS|How do I get a new material approved?]]
-  * [[tool:laser_cutter:maintenance|Maintenance Logs]] +  * [[tool:laser_cutter:workflow_tips|Laser Cutter Workflow Tips]] 
-  * [[committees:lcc|Laser Cutter Committee]]+  * [[tool:laser_cutter:parts|Laser Cutter Components]] 
 +  * [[tool:laser_cutter:laser_focus_lens_focal_length|Laser focus lens focal length]] 
  
 ==== Tutorials ==== ==== Tutorials ====
   * [[tool:laser_cutter:aligning|Aligning the Laser Cutter]]   * [[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]]   * [[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://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 cuter]]+  * [[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]]   * [[http://hackaday.com/2016/05/31/how-to-fail-at-laser-cutting/|How to Fail at Laser Cutting]]
  
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