Formbytes

Formbytes

This page is dedicated to specific details about the 3d-printer model "Formbytes".

A Formbyte exemplar at IAAC Fablab in Barcelona

Formbytes

Formbytes

Now use the scroll to adjust the axis

Formbytes

Formbytes

In order to print your model you have to access your file by selecting "print from SD card"

Formbytes

Formbytes

Formbytes

Formbytes

Formbytes

It is important to keep the ABS plastic cord like this.

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!

Material Laser Cut

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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Printing

• Ctrl+p : Print

• Properties

• Material Database

• Process options

• Set the view

• Drag the square to define your print window

• Press enter and once you come back to the previous screen clic on print.

Job control

JobControl Manual

• Selection of your file

The Machine : Trotec Speedy 400

Operation Manual

Characteristics

Overall dimensions (W x D x H)	1400 * 950 * 1070 mm
Working area	1000 * 610 mm
Max. height of workpiece	305 mm
Max. processing speed	355 cm / second, acceleration 4g
Accuracy	Addressable accuracy: 5 microm Static repeat accuracy: < +/- 15microm
Mechanical design	Fully enclosed chassis with double safety interlock system laser safety class, CE coñpliant maintenance-free, brushless DC servo motors InPack-Technology
Laser Design	Sealed-Off CO2 laser from 40 - 120 Watt
Weight	Approx. 300kg (depending on laser power)

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

Focus Lenses for Trotec Laser Machines

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.
• Turn on the vacuum, if it is necessary.
• On "Job control", connect the machine and align your document with the target thanks the following commands :

• Then, play.