Difference between revisions of "Troteclaser"
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==Precaution== | ==Precaution== | ||
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* '''Never leave the laser device unattended while the system is operating.''' | * '''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. | * Always have a fire extinguisher available, as the laser beam can ignite flammable materials. | ||
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==Procedures on the softwares== | ==Procedures on the softwares== | ||
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===Rhino=== | ===Rhino=== | ||
====Geometry==== | ====Geometry==== | ||
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====Printing==== | ====Printing==== | ||
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* Ctrl+p : Print | * Ctrl+p : Print | ||
[[File:4WindowPrint.jpg| 4WindowsPrint ]]<br><br> | [[File:4WindowPrint.jpg| 4WindowsPrint ]]<br><br> | ||
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[[File:PrintWindow.jpg|Print Window]]<br><br> | [[File:PrintWindow.jpg|Print Window]]<br><br> | ||
* Clic on print | * Clic on print | ||
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===Job control=== | ===Job control=== | ||
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* Selection of your file | * 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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* On "Job control", connect the machine and align your document with the target thanks the following commands : | * On "Job control", connect the machine and align your document with the target thanks the following commands : | ||
[[File:7tool.jpg|tool]]<br><br> | [[File:7tool.jpg|tool]]<br><br> | ||
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Revision as of 17:34, 20 March 2015
Contents
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
- Check the scale of the drawing , make sure you are in millimeters and that your material fits in the laser.
- 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.
- Make2d if you import your drawing from other programs other than rhino and to make sure that everything is on 0 in Z plane.
- Change object layer : hairline
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Engrave Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut |
Printing
- Ctrl+p : Print
- Properties
- Material Database
- Process options
- Set the view
- Drag the square to define your print window
- Clic on print
Job control
- Selection of your file
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 :
- Then, play.
