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We have a Greyfin A2 Laser Cutter on loan from [http://www.shadow.cat/ Shadowcat Systems Limited]. | We have a Greyfin A2 Laser Cutter on loan from [http://www.shadow.cat/ Shadowcat Systems Limited]. | ||
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| + | === Useful tools === | ||
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| + | * http://www.makercase.com/ (Exports in SVG) | ||
| + | * http://makeabox.io/ (Exports in PDF) | ||
| + | * http://boxdesigner.connectionlab.org/ (Exports in PDF) | ||
| + | * https://github.com/paulh-rnd/TabbedBoxMaker (InkScape Extension) | ||
=== Things to note === | === Things to note === | ||
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* Time on the laser cutter is charged | * Time on the laser cutter is charged | ||
* '''DO NOT HACK!!!''' | * '''DO NOT HACK!!!''' | ||
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| + | === Training === | ||
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| + | * [[Tools:Laser_Induction]] | ||
| + | * [[Tools:Laser_Rules]] | ||
==NEVER CUT THESE MATERIALS== | ==NEVER CUT THESE MATERIALS== | ||
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*Coated Carbon Fiber: Again, it's a mix of two materials. Thin carbon fiber mat can be cut, with some fraying. However, once coated with epoxy it will emit noxious fumes. | *Coated Carbon Fiber: Again, it's a mix of two materials. Thin carbon fiber mat can be cut, with some fraying. However, once coated with epoxy it will emit noxious fumes. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:25, 7 September 2016
Contents
Greyfin A2 Laser Cutter
We have a Greyfin A2 Laser Cutter on loan from Shadowcat Systems Limited.
Useful tools
- http://www.makercase.com/ (Exports in SVG)
- http://makeabox.io/ (Exports in PDF)
- http://boxdesigner.connectionlab.org/ (Exports in PDF)
- https://github.com/paulh-rnd/TabbedBoxMaker (InkScape Extension)
Things to note
- http://www.justaddsharks.co.uk/greyfin-a2-laser-cutter/
- Members must have an induction to use this machine
- Time on the laser cutter is charged
- DO NOT HACK!!!
Training
NEVER CUT THESE MATERIALS
- PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) : Also known as "vinyl" "pleather" "artificial leather." Emits pure chlorine gas when cut! Don't ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.
- Polycarbonate : Also known as "Lexan". Polycarbonate is also often found as flat, sheet material. The case cover window on the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate can also emit flame and chlorine gas when cut, making it a poor choice for laser cutting.
- ABS : ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt). Finally, ABS emits cyanide when cut.
- HDPE : "milk bottle" plastic. It melts. It gets gooey. It catches on fire. Don't use it.
- PolyStyrene Foam : It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!
- Fiberglass : It's a mix of two materials that cant' be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)
- Coated Carbon Fiber: Again, it's a mix of two materials. Thin carbon fiber mat can be cut, with some fraying. However, once coated with epoxy it will emit noxious fumes.
