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== gotchas ==
== Gotchas ==
 
*ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK THAT WATER PUMP IS RUNNING, it is turned on by plugging in extra cord that comes out of water cooler
*ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK THAT WATER PUMP IS RUNNING, it is turned on by plugging in extra cord that comes out of water cooler
*cutting order is often strange, don't freak out if it looks like it skipped a section, it will come back
*cutting order is often strange, don't freak out if it looks like it skipped a section, it will come back
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== Required Reading ==
Importance of focusing/lens choice
Importance of focusing/lens choice
http://www.thefabricator.com/article/lasercutting/the-importance-of-focal-positions-in-laser-cutting
http://www.thefabricator.com/article/lasercutting/the-importance-of-focal-positions-in-laser-cutting
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=== Powering up the machine ===
=== Powering up the machine ===
With very few exceptions, the same order of operations should always be maintained for safe proper operation.  Failing to enable a portion of the cooling system will damage the laser.
With very few exceptions, the same order of operations should always be maintained for safe proper operation.  Failing to enable a portion of the cooling system will damage the laser.
# Open cutting area and remove any objects from the working bed.
# Open cutting area and remove any objects from the working bed.
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== cut guidelines ==  
== cut guidelines ==  
charts of material x thickness


charts of
Acrylic Cut Etch
 
material x thickness
 
acrylic
 
2mm  speed 5-10 power 100
2mm  speed 5-10 power 100
6mm  speed ?    power ?
6mm  speed ?    power ?


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== Sample Workflow ==
== Sample Workflow ==
This is *a* workflow that has been working consistently, there are other tools and processes that will work but to get started  
This is *a* workflow that has been working consistently, there are other tools and processes that will work but to get started  


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