Tools:Laser Induction

The induction program is there to ensure a new user can use the laser cutter safely and effectively.

Setting up safety

• Use of Laser safe materials ONLY
• Explain parts of the machine
• PC Password

• Is everything on?
  • Chiller should always be on
  • Both fans need to be on just before start button is pressed
• Things to be aware of
  • z-axis
  • emergency stop - make sure they use it
  • control panel - know who is using it

Control Panel

• The importance of Esc
• Start/Pause
• Stop
• Datum
• Test area
• Laser

Introduction to LaserCut

• Starting - Download
• Explain file types (DXF, ECP)
• Workspace
• Origin - Blue dot
• Drag - blue line is normal
• Selected items is always red
  • Contrasts to layer colour
  • Unite lines
    • Tolerance
• Import DXF
• Layers
  • Moving items to layers
  • Move up/down
  • Setting power, speed, type for Cut and Engrave
    • 65% soft maximum

Setting up your XYZ axis

• Moving the head
• Focusing the bed

Cutting & Engraving

• Calculate - show problems
• Immediate
  • On = Relative
  • Off = Absolute
• DownLoad
  • Del All - always!
  • Download current - puts stuff on cutter
• Control Panel - Start!

Shutting down

• Removing items and rubbish from bed
• Closing up
• Hitting sign out
• Shut down the computer

Admin

• Log book use

This induction training is based off the Nottingham Hackspace induction training