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* Big build area (120 x 90 cm ) | * Big build area (120 x 90 cm ) | ||
* 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 (see [1]) | * 80W CO2 (see [1]), wavelength ≈ 10 microns | ||
* AWC608 Controller (see [3]) | * AWC608 Controller (see [3]) | ||
Revision as of 20:10, 1 February 2015
| LaserCutter Release status: unknown [box doku] | |
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| Description | A Laser to cut stuff |
| Download | OwnCloud Share |
We bought a laser! This page should be used for documenting stuff.
Features
- Big build area (120 x 90 cm )
- Red light mode for dry run (could need a second laser source ) - TODO
- 80W CO2 (see [1]), wavelength ≈ 10 microns
- AWC608 Controller (see [3])
Handover
Videos: https://www.flickr.com/gp/peterfroehlich/37Y0h0
Documentation: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/enh2fepkbfpnuyg/AAB81zYn4_yINY1aRJK2Tknsa?dl=0
ToDo
- Rewire electronics
- Install FlowSensor in Chiller
- Complete outer case (to avoid escaping beam)
- Complete inner case (to avoid escaping exhaust gases)
- Build exhaust venting system
- Install gas cylinders to prop up hood (see [4] for choosing correct cylinders)
- insert optical components
- calibrate optical components
- ...
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.
Inspiration
Some connectors: - https://www.flickr.com/photos/satiredun/15868308421/sizes/o/ 'PCB' out of steel: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtZQoIheYcc
