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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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* In case of a broken lens: avoid direct skin contact and inhaling.
 
* In case of a broken lens: avoid direct skin contact and inhaling.
 
* "EMERGENCY-STOP": on any risk: LIFT THE COVER LID!
 
* "EMERGENCY-STOP": on any risk: LIFT THE COVER LID!
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==Procedures on the softwares==
 
==Procedures on the softwares==
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===Rhino===
 
===Rhino===
 
====Geometry====
 
====Geometry====
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* Join the geometry
 
* Join the geometry
 
[[File:Join.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
 
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====Printing====
 
====Printing====
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* When the lid is closed, a light flashes at a reduced frequency.
 
* 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 :
 
* On "Job control", connect the machine and align your document with the target thanks the following commands :
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style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto;" [[File:7tool.jpg|tool]]
 
* Then, play.
 
* Then, play.

Revision as of 17:36, 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 :

style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto;" tool

  • Then, play.