Greyfin A2 laser cutter - Revision history

Ben Norcutt: /* Information for trainers */

2024-02-12T16:25:04Z

Information for trainers

Ben Norcutt: /* Information for trainers */

2024-02-12T16:05:01Z

Information for trainers

Ben Norcutt at 16:00, 12 February 2024

2024-02-12T16:00:23Z

Ben Norcutt at 15:55, 12 February 2024

2024-02-12T15:55:27Z

Tim Parnell: /* Trainers and maintainers */

2023-05-05T14:13:12Z

Trainers and maintainers

Ben Norcutt at 14:15, 27 July 2022

2022-07-27T14:15:35Z

Ben Norcutt at 15:41, 11 November 2021

2021-11-11T15:41:54Z

Ben Norcutt at 15:25, 11 November 2021

2021-11-11T15:25:41Z

Ben Norcutt at 15:21, 11 November 2021

2021-11-11T15:21:36Z

Alanscrase: /* Tech specs */

2021-08-25T08:45:36Z

Tech specs

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 *Never leave the room while the laser cutter is operating, it's ok to use the computer or cutting mat for example but they must keep an eye on the machine at all times
 *Introduce the laser cutter and point all the functions i.e. the bed size, where the cooler is, the extractor fan, menu selector
 *Always mention safety and safety features throughout, start with making sure the coolant pump and laser is turned on, if water cooler makes a continuous beep something is wrong and needs to be investigated

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 *Show the interrupt working by opening the cover, they can use this to quick stop the laser
 *Get them to do the same. Keep it simple though, this is an induction
-*You have some time while the laser cutter is running to talk about relevant scenarios: so mention if there is a fire what to do, how to emergency stop if the menu crashes, how to report issues with the laser and what issues to look out for.
+*You have some time while the laser cutter is running to talk about relevant scenarios: so mention if there is a fire what to do, how to report issues with the laser and what issues to look out for.

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 Steps
 Introduce the laser cutter and point all the functions i.e. the bed size, where the cooler is, the extractor fan, menu selector
-Always mention safety and safety features throughout, start with making sure the coolant pump and laser is turned on, if water cooler makes a continuous beep something is wrong and needs to be investigated
+*Never leave the room while the laser cutter is operating, it's ok to use the computer or cutting mat for example but they must keep an eye on the machine at all times
-Open the cover. Mention the different parts, laser head, mirrors, lid switch for laser cut off
+*Introduce the laser cutter and point all the functions i.e. the bed size, where the cooler is, the extractor fan, menu selector
-Mention what the lid switch does and how it can be useful but make sure it is not tampered with
+*Always mention safety and safety features throughout, start with making sure the coolant pump and laser is turned on, if water cooler makes a continuous beep something is wrong and needs to be investigated
-Also mention the pneumatic arm will just hold it open but won't soft close.
+*Talk about emergency stop, if anything goes wrong press it and the machine will stop
-Move on to raising and lowering the bed and why it's needed
+*Open the cover. Mention the different parts, laser head, mirrors, lid switch for laser cut off, the laser head is an entanglement hazard when it's being positioned with the lid open ensure the users don't place anything in the way, fingers, jewellery, clothing etc...
-Talk about the menu but might be best to show it off when you start sending jobs to it
+*Mention what the lid switch does and how it can be useful but make sure it is not tampered with
-Mention the materials we supply and what materials are allowed. Also mention off cuts
+*Also mention the pneumatic arm will just hold it open but won't soft close.
-Talk about the log book and money box. Mention the credit recording at the back of the book
+*Move on to raising and lowering the bed and why it's needed
-Mention why it's worth recording the time even if you don't care about how much money you pay. Some people didn't get it until I had to spell out we want to know how long the laser has ran for, not what you paid for it
+*Talk about the menu but might be best to show it off when you start sending jobs to it
-Talk about test cutting and why it's important. Also show the existing cut guides to help visualise cutting techniques.
+*Mention the materials we supply and what materials are allowed. Also mention off cuts
-Move to the computer. Prep a job (make it as small as possible) and send it to the laser cutter to show how visicut works
+*Talk about the izettle for payment of laser time and materials
-Mention the different profile options in visicut and how you can manually tweak the settings
+*Talk about test cutting and why it's important
-On the laser cutter, after the job is sent, talk about the menu options like boundary
+*Move to the computer. Prep a job (make it as small as possible) and send it to the laser cutter to show how Lightburn works
-Talk about emergency stop especially short press vs. long press
+*Turn on the extraction fan and air assist before pressing start on the laser, turn both off a few seconds after the job is done
-Cut your piece
+*On the laser cutter, after the job is sent, talk about the menu options like frame and how to set the user origin
-Show the interupt working by opening the cover, they can use this to quick stop the laser
+*Cut your piece
-Show the emergency stop button working
+*Show the interrupt working by opening the cover, they can use this to quick stop the laser
-Get them to do the same. Keep it simple though, this is an induction
+*Get them to do the same. Keep it simple though, this is an induction
-In between jobs I turn off the chiller so they make sure to remember to turn it on
+*You have some time while the laser cutter is running to talk about relevant scenarios: so mention if there is a fire what to do, how to emergency stop if the menu crashes, how to report issues with the laser and what issues to look out for.

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		+	==Information for trainers==
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		+	Checklist for induction - Trainers Guide to Laser Cutting
		+
		+	Steps
		+	Introduce the laser cutter and point all the functions i.e. the bed size, where the cooler is, the extractor fan, menu selector
		+	Always mention safety and safety features throughout, start with making sure the coolant pump and laser is turned on, if water cooler makes a continuous beep something is wrong and needs to be investigated
		+	Open the cover. Mention the different parts, laser head, mirrors, lid switch for laser cut off
		+	Mention what the lid switch does and how it can be useful but make sure it is not tampered with
		+	Also mention the pneumatic arm will just hold it open but won't soft close.
		+	Move on to raising and lowering the bed and why it's needed
		+	Talk about the menu but might be best to show it off when you start sending jobs to it
		+	Mention the materials we supply and what materials are allowed. Also mention off cuts
		+	Talk about the log book and money box. Mention the credit recording at the back of the book
		+	Mention why it's worth recording the time even if you don't care about how much money you pay. Some people didn't get it until I had to spell out we want to know how long the laser has ran for, not what you paid for it
		+	Talk about test cutting and why it's important. Also show the existing cut guides to help visualise cutting techniques.
		+	Move to the computer. Prep a job (make it as small as possible) and send it to the laser cutter to show how visicut works
		+	Mention the different profile options in visicut and how you can manually tweak the settings
		+	On the laser cutter, after the job is sent, talk about the menu options like boundary
		+	Talk about emergency stop especially short press vs. long press
		+	Cut your piece
		+	Show the interupt working by opening the cover, they can use this to quick stop the laser
		+	Show the emergency stop button working
		+	Get them to do the same. Keep it simple though, this is an induction
		+	In between jobs I turn off the chiller so they make sure to remember to turn it on
		+	You have some time while the laser cutter is running to talk about relevant scenarios: so mention if there is a fire what to do, how to emergency stop if the menu crashes, how to report issues with the laser and what issues to look out for.
		+	Also remind them to time the cut

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 * Ben - Plexer
-* T Gomi
+* Tim P
 * Nicholas W
 * Peter H

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 | Cooling system:|| water-cooled
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-| Control system:|| Leetro controller + Lasercut 3
+| Control system:|| Ruida 6442G controller + Lightburn
 |-
 | Weight:|| 170kg

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 ==Software==
-* Lightburn [https://lightburnsoftware.com/]
+* [https://lightburnsoftware.com/ Lightburn] - The greatest lasercutter software ever
 * [https://xoihazard.com/tools/halftone/ Halftone vector generator] - Takes a picture and converts it into a representation of the image using ploygons. Its a cool way to get around the lack of greyscale functionality
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 * Lightburn software.
 * [http://www.teyuchiller.com/Products/ChillerCW52001400Wco.html S&A CW-5200] water chiller
 [[Category:Tools for use on wood]]
 [[Category:Tools for use on plastic]]

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 ==Training==
-You must not use the laser cutter without being trained. The laser cutter is unlikely to hurt you, but you can easily hurt '''it''' without training. For more information about laser cutter training, see the [[Lasercutter Training]] page.
+You must not use the laser cutter without being trained. The laser cutter is unlikely to hurt you, but you can easily hurt '''it''' without training. For more information about laser cutter training ask on Slack in the lasercutter channel
 ==Costs==
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 :You should always be next to the Laser Cutter and paying attention to it while the laser is active, ''I cannot state how important it is to monitor the laser cutter whilst it is in use, it knows when you're not watching and will burst into flames the second you turn your back.'' If you have to leave the laser cutter unattended, use the pause button. '''In case of fire''': use the fire blanket first if that doesn't work use the CO<sub>2</sub> extinguisher by the laser cutter and/or raise the fire alarm.
-;'''2) If the Laser Cutter breaks or behaves abnormally, put it Out of Order and post to the mailing list'''
+;'''2) If the Laser Cutter breaks or behaves abnormally, put it Out of Order and post on Slack'''
 :If the laser cutter starts behaving weirdly, doesn't cut correctly with the correct settings, makes <strike>interesting</strike> worrying noises, any of the ancillary machines (cooler/extractor/air assist) are not working properly or if there has been a fire, place it out of order and post to Slack detailing what went wrong. If you don't use slack, get someone else to post for you.
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 ==Software==
-* LaserCut 5.3
+* Lightburn [https://lightburnsoftware.com/]
 * [https://xoihazard.com/tools/halftone/ Halftone vector generator] - Takes a picture and converts it into a representation of the image using ploygons. Its a cool way to get around the lack of greyscale functionality
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 * Paper (cutting only)
 * Card/Cardboard (cutting only) [[tips on lasercutting card]]
 ====Plastics====
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 If you have questions or problems with the laser cutter, please speak to one of these people:
 * T Gomi
 * Nicholas W
 * Peter H
 ==Technical Specs==
 * Glass laser tube (80W rated power) - recommended max tube current 22mA
 * "MYJG-80R" laser power supply
-* Leetro [http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/20.html MPC6515C] (v2.0) motion controller
+* Ruida motion controller
-* LaserCut 5.3 software.
+* Lightburn software.
 * [http://www.teyuchiller.com/Products/ChillerCW52001400Wco.html S&A CW-5200] water chiller
 [[Category:Tools for use on wood]]
 [[Category:Tools for use on plastic]]

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