Laser cutter, large (Rabbit Laser RL-80-1290) ID:6

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Type	Laser Cutter
Make/Model	RL1290
Serial number	??
Original owner	Brian Queen
Loan status	Semi-Permanent Loan
Arrival date	Before 2013
Location	Main Bay
Functional status	Functional
Usage permissions	Members & Friends Only
Certification	Must complete Laser Certification
Wiki-ID	[[{{{id}}}]]
Label	1.0" 1.5" 2.0"

Specs

• 80 watt
• 4x3' CNC bed
• Front shield can be dropped to insert pieces longer than 3'
• Water cooled & Ducted
• Can cut or etch up to 1/2" thick light materials such as woods and some plastics
• Cannot cut any chlorinated synthetics (some types of plastics & rubbers)

Usage Notes

• Complete Laser Certification to learn how to use the laser. Training is offered about once a month.
• Perform a simple Chlorine Test on unapproved materials, as cutting or etching chlorinated materials damages the optics
• See Power Levels page for notes and details on cutting and etching various materials
• Power modulation only in restricted range in software (Aproximately 8%-30%)
• Controller occasionally locks up after large cut jobs. E-stop immediately if job timer does not increment in first 5 seconds of job. Post to list for recovery instructions

History

• Originally on loan for 6 months (ending Aug 2012) in exchange for Protospace performing repairs.
  • Loan has been extended.

Repairs Needed

• Upgrades discussed
  • Adding air cooling to optics and laser head block
  • Convincing power supply to modulate power levels properly
  • Seal display on controller to prevent smoke from clouding over time.