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−	[[File:Formbytes move 0point1 mm.JPG| thumb |Formbytes]]	+	[[File:Formbytes move 0point1 mm.JPG| thumb |left|Now use the scroll to adjust the axis]]
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−	[[File:formbytes_preheat_pla.jpg| thumb |Formbytes]]	+	[[File:Formbytes_preheat_pla.JPG| thumb |left|Formbytes]]
−	[[File:formbytes_print_from_sd.JPG| thumb |Formbytes]]	+	[[File:Formbytes_print_from_sd.JPG| thumb |left|In order to print your model you have to access your file by selecting "print from SD card"]]
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−	[[File:formbytes_important_instruction.JPG]| thumb |Formbytes]	+	[[File:Formbytes_extruder.JPG| thumb |left|Formbytes]]
−	[[File:formbytes_extruder.JPG]| thumb |Formbytes]	+	[[File:Formbytes_extruder_use.JPG| thumb |left|Formbytes]]
−	[[File:formbytes_extruder_use.JPG]| thumb |Formbytes]	+	[[File:Formbytes_disable_steppers.JPG| thumb |left|Formbytes]]
−	[[File:formbytes_disable_steppers.JPG]| thumb |Formbytes]	+	[[File:formbytes_important_instruction.JPG| thumb |left|It is important to keep the ABS plastic cord like this.]]
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Formbytes

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

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.