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====Geometry====
 
====Geometry====
 
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*Join the geometry
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* Join the geometry
 
[[File:Join.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
 
[[File:Join.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
*Check the scale of the drawing , make sure you are in millimeters and that your material fits in the laser.
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* Check the scale of the drawing , make sure you are in millimeters and that your material fits in the laser.
 
[[File:Scale.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
 
[[File:Scale.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
*Seldup command selects duplicate lines. Keep in mind that is there are more than one lines the laser cutter will pass more times over the same place.
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* Seldup command selects duplicate lines. Keep in mind that is there are more than one lines the laser cutter will pass more times over the same place.
 
[[File:3SelDup.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
 
[[File:3SelDup.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
*Make2d if you import your drawing from other programs other than rhino and to make sure that everything is on 0 in Z plane.
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* Make2d if you import your drawing from other programs other than rhino and to make sure that everything is on 0 in Z plane.
 
[[File:4Make2D.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
 
[[File:4Make2D.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
*Change object layer : hairline
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* Change object layer : hairline
 
[[File:Hairline.jpg| 500 × 202 pixels]]<br><br>
 
[[File:Hairline.jpg| 500 × 202 pixels]]<br><br>
 
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====Printing====
 
====Printing====
 
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*Ctrl+p : Print  
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* Ctrl+p : Print  
 
[[File:4WindowPrint.jpg| 4WindowsPrint ]]<br><br>
 
[[File:4WindowPrint.jpg| 4WindowsPrint ]]<br><br>
*Properties
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* Properties
 
[[File:5Print.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
 
[[File:5Print.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
 
[[File:5Preference.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
 
[[File:5Preference.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
*Material Database
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* Material Database
 
[[File:5MaterialDataBase.jpg|Material]]<br><br>
 
[[File:5MaterialDataBase.jpg|Material]]<br><br>
 
*Process options
 
*Process options
 
[[File:5Process options.jpg|Process options]]<br><br>
 
[[File:5Process options.jpg|Process options]]<br><br>
 
[[File:5Valid.jpg|Valid]]<br><br>
 
[[File:5Valid.jpg|Valid]]<br><br>
*Set the view
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* Set the view
 
[[File:Settheview.jpg|Set the view]]<br><br>
 
[[File:Settheview.jpg|Set the view]]<br><br>
*Drag the square to define your print window
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* Drag the square to define your print window
 
[[File:PrintWindow.jpg|Print Window]]<br><br>
 
[[File:PrintWindow.jpg|Print Window]]<br><br>
*Clic on print
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* Clic on print
  
 
===Job control===
 
===Job control===
 
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*Selection of your file
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* Selection of your file
 
[[File:Selection.jpg|Selection]]<br><br>
 
[[File:Selection.jpg|Selection]]<br><br>
  
 
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==The Machine==
 
==The Machine==
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| Compress Air
 
| Compress Air
 
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===Turn on the machine===
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* Turn the key.
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* Clean and insert the lens in the laser head : the curved portion above.
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* Move the head with the arrows on the machine.
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* Use the focus for positionning the table.
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* When the lid is closed, a light flashes at a reduced frequency.
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* On "Job control", connect the machine and align your document with the target thanks the following commands :
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[[File:7tool.jpg|tool]]<br><br>

Revision as of 17:32, 20 March 2015




Precaution



  • Never leave the laser device unattended while the system is operating.
  • Always have a fire extinguisher available, as the laser beam can ignite flammable materials.
  • Do not put any flammanle materials in the inside of the device or in the immediate surroundings of the device.
  • Be aware of all Laser safety stickers on the machine and follow them.
  • The system must be used only by authorized and trained personnel.
  • Avoid electrostatic charging during cable connections / plug-in.
  • Do not start the Laser machine without an adequate exhaust system.
  • In case of a broken lens: avoid direct skin contact and inhaling.
  • "EMERGENCY-STOP": on any risk: LIFT THE COVER LID!



Procedures on the softwares



Rhino

Geometry


  • Join the geometry

700 × 402 pixels

  • Check the scale of the drawing , make sure you are in millimeters and that your material fits in the laser.

700 × 402 pixels

  • Seldup command selects duplicate lines. Keep in mind that is there are more than one lines the laser cutter will pass more times over the same place.

700 × 402 pixels

  • Make2d if you import your drawing from other programs other than rhino and to make sure that everything is on 0 in Z plane.

700 × 402 pixels

  • Change object layer : hairline

500 × 202 pixels

700 × 402 pixels

700 × 402 pixels
Engrave
Cut
Cut
Cut
Cut
Cut
Cut
Cut
Cut
Cut
Cut
Cut
Cut
Cut
Cut
Cut
Cut
Cut
Cut



Printing


  • Ctrl+p : Print

4WindowsPrint

  • Properties

700 × 402 pixels

700 × 402 pixels

  • Material Database

Material

  • Process options

Process options

Valid

  • Set the view

Set the view

  • Drag the square to define your print window

Print Window

  • Clic on print

Job control


  • Selection of your file

Selection





The Machine

Accessories

  • Focus Tool
  • Cone
  • Allen Key set 1.5 - 10mm
  • 2 Wrenches
  • Lens cleaning tissues
  • Optics cleaning tissues
  • AC power cord

The lens

Colours Focal (mm) Thickness material Used
Red 1.5 Very fine
Black 2 Used mainly
Pink 2.5 Thick

Cleaning optics

  • Do not touch directly the lens during the operation.
  • Pour on it a drop of the specific product : "Lens clens".
  • Clean it with the appropriate electrostatic tissues : "Edmund Industrial Optic".

Vacuum

Accrylic Not Compress Air
Rubber Compress Air
Wood Compress Air

Turn on the machine

  • Turn the key.
  • Clean and insert the lens in the laser head : the curved portion above.
  • Move the head with the arrows on the machine.
  • Use the focus for positionning the table.
  • When the lid is closed, a light flashes at a reduced frequency.
  • On "Job control", connect the machine and align your document with the target thanks the following commands :

tool