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|name = LaserCutter | |name = LaserCutter | ||
|status = | |status = ongoing | ||
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|description = A Laser to cut stuff | |description = A Laser to cut stuff | ||
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We bought a laser! This page should be used for documenting stuff. | We bought a laser! This page should be used for documenting stuff. | ||
== What kind of Laser? == | == What kind of Laser? == | ||
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We have an CO2 based system which is good as more materials can be cut/engraved with them. (see [1]) | We have an CO2 based system which is good as more materials can be cut/engraved with them. (see [1]) | ||
== Features == | == Features == | ||
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* Red light mode for dry run (could need a second laser source ) - TODO | * Red light mode for dry run (could need a second laser source ) - TODO | ||
* 80W CO2 | * 80W CO2 | ||
* AWC608 Controller | |||
== Handover == | |||
Videos: | |||
https://www.flickr.com/gp/peterfroehlich/37Y0h0 | |||
Documentation: | |||
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/enh2fepkbfpnuyg/AAB81zYn4_yINY1aRJK2Tknsa?dl=0 | |||
== Finance == | == Finance == | ||
When we have this thing running, we maybe need to think how we can get the costs back in. A 100W laser tube costs around 1200€ and has a lifetime of 6000-10000h. | When we have this thing running, we maybe need to think how we can get the costs back in. A 100W laser tube costs around 1200€ and has a lifetime of 6000-10000h. | ||
Comes down to 1€ for 5 minutes for the tube alone.... | Comes down to 1€ for 5 minutes for the tube alone.... | ||
== Inspiration == | == Inspiration == | ||
Some connectors: | Some connectors: | ||
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/satiredun/15868308421/sizes/o/ | - https://www.flickr.com/photos/satiredun/15868308421/sizes/o/ | ||
'PCB' out of steel: | |||
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtZQoIheYcc | |||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Revision as of 15:46, 30 January 2015
| LaserCutter Release status: unknown [box doku] | |
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| Description | A Laser to cut stuff |
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We bought a laser! This page should be used for documenting stuff.
What kind of Laser?
There are some differences between gas based (CO2) lasers and Fibre or YAG Lasers.
- CO2: Good for everything except metal
- YAG: Good for metal but not much else
- Diode Laser: Limited power
We have an CO2 based system which is good as more materials can be cut/engraved with them. (see [1])
Features
- Big build area (120 x 90 cm )
- Red light mode for dry run (could need a second laser source ) - TODO
- 80W CO2
- AWC608 Controller
Handover
Videos: https://www.flickr.com/gp/peterfroehlich/37Y0h0
Documentation: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/enh2fepkbfpnuyg/AAB81zYn4_yINY1aRJK2Tknsa?dl=0
Finance
When we have this thing running, we maybe need to think how we can get the costs back in. A 100W laser tube costs around 1200€ and has a lifetime of 6000-10000h. Comes down to 1€ for 5 minutes for the tube alone....
Inspiration
Some connectors: - https://www.flickr.com/photos/satiredun/15868308421/sizes/o/ 'PCB' out of steel: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtZQoIheYcc
