LaserCutter
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Attention: Dangerous machine ahead |
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| Use only at your own risk, and after proper instruction! |
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Attention: Maintenance |
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| Description | A Laser to cut stuff |
| Owner | MuMaLab |
Before starting, please read the Safety Guidelines
Current Status
- Undergoing major maintenance and upgrades
- Lens: 50mm
Features
- Big build area (Table Size: 1240 x 1000 mm / max Cutting Size: 1140 x 800 mm)
- Pilot laser for dry run and positioning
- 90W CO2, wavelength ≈ 10 microns
Components / Parts
- Trocen AWC7824 Controller Laser Engraving Cutting Controller
- Reci 90W CO2 Laser Tube
- DY13 100W Laser PSU
- OpenLaserSafety v1.0
- Exhaust System including filters
Safety
Laser cutters are dangerous in various aspects. There is an invisible laser beam that can permanently damage your eye. The fumes that escape while laser-cutting or engraving materials are at least unhealthy, in some cases toxic and worst case can cause severe health issues when inhaled. There is also a chance of starting a fire if operated incorrectly.
- Undergoing a training course is mandatory before you start using the laser.
- Always (with no exception) supervise the machine or have someone supervise it for you. Do not leave the laser cutter unattended while a job is running.
- Immediately e-stop the machine in case of a fire and after that start extinguishing it.
- Stop the laser job and investigate if you smell or hear anything weird.
- Make sure nobody stays in the pit (performing work, ...) and hang the white/red chain before starting the laser.
- Never attempt to laser-cut unknown or dangerous materials. If in doubt, do not laser-cut.
Laser-cutable materials
We recommend that new users cut/engrave poplar (wood) or MDF. A good list of dangerous and safe materials can be found here.
Technical Details & Manuals
These resources are not needed by users.
Finance
A 100W laser tube costs around 1200€ and has a lifetime of 6000-10000h. On the 20150315 Plenum/20161009 Plenum), it was decided that the following usage fee will be charged:
- 2€ per 10min for members, 4€ for non-members, 5€ for "commercial" use
