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== | == 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 | |||
Acrylic Cut Etch | |||
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 | ||