Laser cutter, large (Rabbit Laser RL-80-1290) ID:6: Difference between revisions
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* Water cooled & Ducted | * Water cooled & Ducted | ||
* Can cut or etch up to 1/2" thick light materials such as woods and some plastics | * Can cut or etch up to 1/2" thick light materials such as woods and some plastics | ||
* Cannot cut any chlorinated 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 | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Repairs Needed== | ==Repairs Needed== | ||
* | * Air shocks need replacing with more powerful ones (likely have to be trimmed to fit length). | ||
* | * Limit switches need installing | ||
* Other minor repairs (list if you know them) | * Other minor repairs (list if you know them) | ||
Revision as of 11:19, 11 March 2013
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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, needs work (see below) |
| 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
History
- Originally on loan for 6 months (ending Aug 2012) in exchange for Protospace performing repairs.
- Loan has been extended.
Repairs Needed
- Air shocks need replacing with more powerful ones (likely have to be trimmed to fit length).
- Limit switches need installing
- Other minor repairs (list if you know them)