Courseware: Laser Cutter Introduction

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The Machine

Laser Cutter Tour

  • Electronics Bay
  • Lower Storage
    • Z-axis motor, chain, and sprokects
  • Laser Bay
  • Cutting Bay
    • Mirrors & Lenses
    • Safeties
    • No limit switches
    • Honeycomb
    • Front grate
      • SAFETY GLASSES
      • WARN PEOPLE IN THE SHOP

Startup/Shutdown Procedure

Covered during laser cutter training

Executing a Cut

  • Position the head
    • X & Y motion
      • Jog settings
    • Z axis focusing
  • Testing the cut area
    • Weighting warped material
  • Prefire checklist
    • Is the air pump running?
    • Is the water pump running?
    • Is the lid closed properly?
  • Start/Stop/Pause a cut
  • Don't leave the laser unattended!

LaserCut 5.x