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Laser cutter, large (Rabbit Laser RL-80-1290) ID:6 (view source)
Revision as of 02:22, 23 May 2022
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======PAUSED PRESS START TO CONTINUE====== | |||
If the laser cutter keeps displaying this message when you start your job, it means the limit switch that detects if the lid is closed is not being engaged. | |||
The lid limit switch is located rear left side of the machine | |||
==Maintenance== | ==Maintenance== | ||
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#*Gently wipe dust off the CO2 in back compartment. | #*Gently wipe dust off the CO2 in back compartment. | ||
#*Avoid contaminating linear rails or optics ('''Do not use Zep Fast 505 on linear rails!''') | #*Avoid contaminating linear rails or optics ('''Do not use Zep Fast 505 on linear rails!''') | ||
#*Wipe linear rails clean with solvent degreaser (brake cleaner.) Do not move gantry or bearings onto cleaned section of rail until all solvent has evaporated to prevent contamination of bearing grease. | #*Wipe linear rails clean with solvent degreaser ([https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/certified-chlorinated-brake-cleaner-525-g-0381421p.html brake cleaner] - brake cleaner specifically because it is volatile and will evaporate out pretty fast, so it has 0% change of contaminating the bearings. General purpose degreasers may stick around on the railings and contaminate the bearings and compromise the lubricant) Do not move gantry or bearings onto cleaned section of rail until all solvent has evaporated to prevent contamination of bearing grease. | ||
#*Power on or move gantry manually to front right. Repeat steps to clean surfaces and linear rails.Power off again if turned on. | #*Power on or move gantry manually to front right. Repeat steps to clean surfaces and linear rails.Power off again if turned on. | ||
#Grease three linear bearings (left Y, right Y, X) using grease located in the right side compartment storage. Remove set screw, pack in grease with syringe or finger, replace set screw, wipe off excess grease. | #Grease three linear bearings (left Y, right Y, X) using grease located in the right side compartment storage. Remove set screw, pack in grease with syringe or finger, replace set screw, wipe off excess grease. | ||
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==To Do List== | ==To Do List== | ||
Bed is warped. X max side of the bed projects up. | Bed is warped. X max side of the bed projects up. | ||
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Air tube hits the X-max limit switch on right side. Adjust it so it doesn't. Better yet, tee up a replacement for this tube at the current one is crusty and still. | Air tube hits the X-max limit switch on right side. Adjust it so it doesn't. Better yet, tee up a replacement for this tube at the current one is crusty and still. | ||
Refill + maintain a list of consumables for this tool - gloves | Refill + maintain a list of consumables for this tool | ||
- gloves | |||
- syringes for greasing bearings | |||
- [https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/certified-chlorinated-brake-cleaner-525-g-0381421p.html brake cleaner] | |||
- size set screw (M3?) | |||
- Laser cut [https://kbr-assets.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/alignment-targets.zip alignment targets] out of cardstock | |||
Size the set screws for Y and X axis bearings | Size the set screws for Y and X axis bearings | ||
==Benchmarks== | ==Benchmarks== | ||
The following settings should cut a 1"x1" square on 3 mm Baltic birch: | |||
===2022-05-22=== | |||
Preclean FRONT RIGHT side of bed: 100% power, 20 mm/s | |||
Preclean BACK LEFT side of bed: 100% power, 25 mm/s | |||
Post clean FRONT RIGHT side of bed: 100% power, 25 mm/s | |||
Post clean BACK LEFT side of bed: 100% power, 35 mm/s | |||
===2022-04-10=== | ===2022-04-10=== | ||
Post Clean FRONT RIGHT side of bed: 100% power, 35 mm/s | |||
FRONT RIGHT side of bed: 100% power, 35 mm/s | |||
BACK LEFT side of bed: 100% power, 50 mm/s | Post Clean BACK LEFT side of bed: 100% power, 50 mm/s | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||