Tools:Laser Induction

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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