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**[[:Media:Laser_Tube_Power_Supply.jpg|HY-100W laser tube power supply]] [http://www.laserpwr.com][http://jnhyec.com] | **[[:Media:Laser_Tube_Power_Supply.jpg|HY-100W laser tube power supply]] [http://www.laserpwr.com][http://jnhyec.com] | ||
***220VAC +/- 10% input, 40kVDC output (32mA max) | ***220VAC +/- 10% input, 40kVDC output (32mA max) | ||
* CW5000 chiller | * D&N CW5000 chiller | ||
**120VAC, 6.5A, 750W capacity | |||
**[[File:Laser_chiller_manual.pdf|User Manual]] | |||
**[[File:Laser_chiller_maint_manual.pdf|Maintenance Manual]] | |||
* Ruida controller ("[[:Media:Laser_controller.jpg|RDC6442S-B(EC)]]") | * Ruida controller ("[[:Media:Laser_controller.jpg|RDC6442S-B(EC)]]") | ||
** Hardware Manual: http://en.rd-acs.com/Private/Files/a4d9f12fe9e32eb7.pdf | ** Hardware Manual: http://en.rd-acs.com/Private/Files/a4d9f12fe9e32eb7.pdf | ||
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**[https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01CTM0JF2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 VIVOSUN 6 Inch 440 CFM Inline Duct Ventilation Fan with Variable Speed Controller, 2450RPM, 120VAC, 1.1A] | |||
* Fire suppression | * Fire suppression | ||
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Revision as of 13:26, 17 January 2019
About
After some discussion about getting a laser cutter for the Makerspace, a laser cutter has been purchased.
WE HAVE A LASER!
The laser cutter arrived Friday, January 11, 2019.
The laser cutter is being commissioned - installation, testing, and calibration should be complete by the end of January.
The machine we have is:
- Make: HL-Yeah
- Model: HL-ZXP 1060 100W (1000 mm x 600 mm working area) [1]
- Reci W2 (90W-100W) CO2 laser tube
- "The running current must be kept below 27mA. The life span can reach 8,000 hours if the current is kept below 25mA."
- HY-100W laser tube power supply [2][3]
- 220VAC +/- 10% input, 40kVDC output (32mA max)
- D&N CW5000 chiller
- 120VAC, 6.5A, 750W capacity
- File:Laser chiller manual.pdf
- File:Laser chiller maint manual.pdf
- Ruida controller ("RDC6442S-B(EC)")
- Hardware Manual: http://en.rd-acs.com/Private/Files/a4d9f12fe9e32eb7.pdf
- RD Works v8 Software Manual: http://www.thunderlaser.com/download/down/RDWorksV8_Software_and_the_plug_in_software_SetUp_Manual.pdf
- Lifting platform (200 mm) honeycomb work table
- Rotary axis
- Auto focus
- 17HW4410H Stepper motors
Also required:
- Ventilation
- Fire suppression
- Safety glasses
- User:Chrisgerlinsky Ordered 2 pair of laser safety glasses from different eBay sellers, both shipping from Hong Kong, Estimated delivery Fri, Dec 28 - Tue, Feb 19.
- Laser power meter - received 0-200W laser power meter "POWERGAUGE V1" from eBay seller ukemm_qewpbhg
- Cart / Stand (4'W x 3'D x 2'H)
- Ken is working on a design for a stand, w/space for chiller.
- 0-30ma DC Analog Ammeter
- Spares / Consumables
- Mirrors (3), diameter?
- Focus Lens (1), diameter? focal length?
- Cleaning swabs
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- DI water for chiller
Documents
Proposal documents for laser cutter and funding:
- Reci_90W_Laser_Cutter_Proposal_-_Nov_18.pdf
- Makerspace_Laser_Cutter_Funding.pdf
- eBay listing of purchased laser cutter
Payments
https://makerspacenanaimo.org/laser/
- WORKSHOP FEE – $50 (One-time payment)
- MONTHLY USAGE FEE – $10/mo (Subscription per calendar month)
Photos
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Laser cutter, uncrated but still on the pallet.
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Back of the laser cutter.
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Laser cutter exhaust fan (6")
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Laser cutter and accessories.
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Accessories received with laser cutter.
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Water chiller and rotary axis for laser cutter.
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Reci 90W CO2 laser tube in laser cutter.
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Label of Reci 90W CO2 laser tube.
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Back panel on laser cutter.
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Top label and Ruida front control panel of laser cutter.
Samples
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Laser cutter compatible materials chart
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Laser cutter samples
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Laser cutter samples
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Plywood laser cut samples
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Acrylic laser cut samples
Maintenance
https://k40laser.se/faq-how-to/
https://k40laser.se/lens-mirrors/mirror-alignment-the-ultimate-guide/
http://www.thunderlaser.com/troubleshooting/maintenance/maintain.html
Thingiverse - Material Test Card for Laser Cutting and Engraving (SVG)
Sample - rubber stamp made with 80W laser
This stamp was made on an 80W laser cutter at at Schaffenburg e.V. (Germany). The Makerspace Nanaimo logo was taken from the front page of the https://makerspacenanaimo.org website and prepared for the laser cutter in a few minutes. This stamp is in a ziploc bag with an ink pad on the front desk at the Makerspace.
Youtube video - 80W laser engraving rubber Makerspace Nanaimo stamp
Other laser cutter uses and example projects
YouTube playlist - laser cutters
Learning Resources
https://hackaday.com/2016/05/31/how-to-fail-at-laser-cutting/
Youtube - Sarbar Multimedia / RDWorks Learning Lab
CNC Zone - Laser Cutter subforum
http://www.thunderlaser.com/laser-download
http://www.thunderlaser.com/video/how-to-use-your-laser-machine.html