Laser Cutter - Revision history

Tracy: /* Misc */

2017-04-18T14:50:43Z

Misc

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	====Misc====		====Misc====
	*[http://www.thorlabs.us/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=330 Tissues for cleaning optics]		*[http://www.thorlabs.us/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=330 Tissues for cleaning optics]
	*[http://www.epiloglaser.com/tl_wood_residue.htm Removing wood residue]
	*[http://blog.ponoko.com/2010/06/17/how-to-make-snug-joints-in-acrylic/ How to make snug joints in acrylic]		*[http://blog.ponoko.com/2010/06/17/how-to-make-snug-joints-in-acrylic/ How to make snug joints in acrylic]
	*[http://vancouver.hackspace.ca/doku.php?id=tool:laser_cutter:operation_manual Vancouver Laser Manual]


	==Thanks==		==Thanks==
	A very special thanks to ATX Hackerspace, whose hard work was the source and inspiration for a lot of the material included in our local wiki.		A very special thanks to ATX Hackerspace, whose hard work was the source and inspiration for a lot of the material included in our local wiki.

Tracy: /* Cutting/Engraving Material Suppliers */

2017-04-18T14:48:10Z

Cutting/Engraving Material Suppliers

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	*[https://www.inventables.com/categories/materials/acrylic Inventables]		*[https://www.inventables.com/categories/materials/acrylic Inventables]
	*[http://regal-plastics.com/ Regal Plastics]		*[http://regal-plastics.com/ Regal Plastics]
			*[http://www.piedmontplastics.com Piedmont Plastics]

	====Things to do with the Laser Cutter/Engraver====		====Things to do with the Laser Cutter/Engraver====

Tracy: /* General Laser Cutting/Engraving Info */

2017-04-18T14:46:39Z

General Laser Cutting/Engraving Info

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	====General Laser Cutting/Engraving Info====		====General Laser Cutting/Engraving Info====
	*[http://www.induflex.dk/Plast_Laserskaering_acryl.aspx?Lang=en-GB Laser Cutting Plastic]
	*[http://www.ulsinc.com/cp/en/scordato-sales/materials-library USL Materials Library]		*[http://www.ulsinc.com/cp/en/scordato-sales/materials-library USL Materials Library]

Tracy: /* DIY Laser Cutters/Engravers */

2017-04-18T14:45:36Z

DIY Laser Cutters/Engravers

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	* [http://www.buildlog.net/blog/2011/02/buildlog-net-2-x-laser/ Buildog DIY Laser] <--- Knox Makers' Current Laser Cutter		* [http://www.buildlog.net/blog/2011/02/buildlog-net-2-x-laser/ Buildog DIY Laser] <--- Knox Makers' Current Laser Cutter
	*[http://www.lasersaur.com/ Lasersaur DIY laser cutter]		*[http://www.lasersaur.com/ Lasersaur DIY laser cutter]
	*[http://hacknmod.com/hack/diy-mini-desktop-laser-engraver/ DIY laser engraver]

	====CAM Software for Knox Makers Laser Cutter====		====CAM Software for Knox Makers Laser Cutter====

Tracy at 14:44, 18 April 2017

2017-04-18T14:44:51Z

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	~~[[File:lasercutter.jpeg\|350px\|right\|thumb\|Our Homemade Laser Cutter\|alt=Our Homemade Laser Cutter]]~~

	We have a [http://www.buildlog.net/blog/2011/02/buildlog-net-2-x-laser/ Buildog.net 2.x Laser] on site at Knox Makers. It is capable of cutting, engraving, and marking a number of different materials quickly and accurately when driven from CAD software such as Inkscape.		We have a [http://www.buildlog.net/blog/2011/02/buildlog-net-2-x-laser/ Buildog.net 2.x Laser] on site at Knox Makers. It is capable of cutting, engraving, and marking a number of different materials quickly and accurately when driven from CAD software such as Inkscape.
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	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	You must take the [[Laser Operation Class]] in order to have permission to use the laser cutter. The laser cutter is a very powerful, but also easy to break machine that requires some training to be able to use effectively and safely. Once you have taken the class, you will be added to the ~~[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dGRW5Dh4zC9mhChBooV--RfmehFxs9Sdpk9r0sWa6_8/edit?usp=sharing~~ Knox Makers Laser Cutter Checkout List].		You must take the [[Laser Operation Class]] in order to have permission to use the laser cutter. The laser cutter is a very powerful, but also easy to break machine that requires some training to be able to use effectively and safely. Once you have taken the class, you will be added to the Knox Makers Laser Cutter Checkout List.

	At this time, we do not plan to schedule the usage of the laser cutter. If usage is heavier than anticipated, we reserve the right to institute a scheduling system to be fair to other users.		At this time, we do not plan to schedule the usage of the laser cutter. If usage is heavier than anticipated, we reserve the right to institute a scheduling system to be fair to other users.

	~~When~~ you ~~arrive at the space, remember to sign in and sign out on the log sheet. Please note~~ any ~~damage or issues~~ with the laser ~~when you sign in~~.		If you see any troubles with the laser cutter, please submit a [https://knoxmakers.org/oops/ trouble ticket].


	== Materials ==		== Materials ==
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	There has been some preliminary testing with common materials to generate a set of recommended values for speed and laser power: [[Laser Cutter Settings]]. These values have been included as defaults into our laser cutter Inkscape plug-in. The values should be acceptable for the listed materials, and can serve as a starting point for testing for other materials. The laser settings are internally limited to prevent damaging the laser, so feel free to experiment.		There has been some preliminary testing with common materials to generate a set of recommended values for speed and laser power: [[Laser Cutter Settings]]. These values have been included as defaults into our laser cutter Inkscape plug-in. The values should be acceptable for the listed materials, and can serve as a starting point for testing for other materials. The laser settings are internally limited to prevent damaging the laser, so feel free to experiment.

	Beyond changing speed and laser power, do not attempt to change the configuration of the laser cutter. These settings are calibrated regularly by our Laser Cutting ~~[[SME]~~] and are not intended for users to change. Doing this messes up other people's work and it's NOT COOL. As with everything in the space, when you're done, leave things better than they were when you started. Changing settings could mean the laser is not right when the next person comes to use the machine.		Beyond changing speed and laser power, do not attempt to change the configuration of the laser cutter. These settings are calibrated regularly by our [https://knoxmakers.org/member/jondale/ Laser Cutting Czar] and are not intended for users to change. Doing this messes up other people's work and it's NOT COOL. As with everything in the space, when you're done, leave things better than they were when you started. Changing settings could mean the laser is not right when the next person comes to use the machine.


	~~== Manuals ==~~
	~~Editor's Note: Do we have anything that goes in here?~~


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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

	Some helpful laser related links. ~~Need to organize:~~		Some helpful laser related links.

	====DIY Laser Cutters/Engravers====		====DIY Laser Cutters/Engravers====
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	==Thanks==		==Thanks==
	A very special thanks to ATX Hackerspace, whose hard work was the source and inspiration for a lot of the material included in our local wiki. ~~[http://atxhs.org/wiki/Laser_Cutter ATX Hackerspace Laser Manual]~~		A very special thanks to ATX Hackerspace, whose hard work was the source and inspiration for a lot of the material included in our local wiki.

Repurposer: /* Software Tools */

2016-01-23T18:51:02Z

Software Tools

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	*[http://www.makercase.com/ Nice Tabbed box maker]		*[http://www.makercase.com/ Nice Tabbed box maker]
	*[http://boxmaker.rahulbotics.com/ Another Tabbed box maker]		*[http://boxmaker.rahulbotics.com/ Another Tabbed box maker]
	*[http://tuckbox.~~gameupdates~~.com/ Tuck box generator]		*[http://tuckbox.ferociousweb.com// Tuck box generator]
	*[https://github.com/timur-tabi/svg-tuckbox Tuck box python script]		*[https://github.com/timur-tabi/svg-tuckbox Tuck box python script]

Pestes at 02:25, 17 March 2015

2015-03-17T02:25:42Z

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	However, these are only conventions. The only requirements is that your design ends in gcode that is understood by our configuration of LinuxCNC. [[Laser Cutter Settings]] is a good reference with explanations of the values you will need to set in your gcode.		However, these are only conventions. The only requirements is that your design ends in gcode that is understood by our configuration of LinuxCNC. [[Laser Cutter Settings]] is a good reference with explanations of the values you will need to set in your gcode.

			== Raster Engraving ==

			See separate Wiki article: [[Raster Engraving]]

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

Bmanifold: /* Cutting/Engraving Material Suppliers */

2015-02-01T03:52:13Z

Cutting/Engraving Material Suppliers

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	====Cutting/Engraving Material Suppliers====		====Cutting/Engraving Material Suppliers====
	*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeffries-Wood-Works/446121655478402?sk=info&ref=page_internal Jeffries Wood Works]		*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeffries-Wood-Works/446121655478402?sk=info&ref=page_internal Jeffries Wood Works]
			*[https://www.inventables.com/categories/materials/acrylic Inventables]
	*[http://regal-plastics.com/ Regal Plastics]		*[http://regal-plastics.com/ Regal Plastics]

Bmanifold at 16:03, 5 December 2014

2014-12-05T16:03:34Z

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	[[File:lasercutter.jpeg\|~~frame~~\|right\|~~x350px~~\|Our ~~homemade laser cutter.~~\|alt=Our ~~homemade laser cutter.~~]]		[[File:lasercutter.jpeg\|350px\|right\|thumb\|Our Homemade Laser Cutter\|alt=Our Homemade Laser Cutter]]

	We have a [http://www.buildlog.net/blog/2011/02/buildlog-net-2-x-laser/ Buildog.net 2.x Laser] on site at Knox Makers. It is capable of cutting, engraving, and marking a number of different materials quickly and accurately when driven from CAD software such as Inkscape.		We have a [http://www.buildlog.net/blog/2011/02/buildlog-net-2-x-laser/ Buildog.net 2.x Laser] on site at Knox Makers. It is capable of cutting, engraving, and marking a number of different materials quickly and accurately when driven from CAD software such as Inkscape.

Bmanifold: /* Software Tools */

2014-12-05T15:07:36Z

Software Tools

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	====Software Tools====		====Software Tools====
	*[http://boxmaker.rahulbotics.com/ Tabbed box maker]		*[http://www.makercase.com/ Nice Tabbed box maker]
			*[http://boxmaker.rahulbotics.com/ Another Tabbed box maker]
	*[http://tuckbox.gameupdates.com/ Tuck box generator]		*[http://tuckbox.gameupdates.com/ Tuck box generator]
	*[https://github.com/timur-tabi/svg-tuckbox Tuck box python script]		*[https://github.com/timur-tabi/svg-tuckbox Tuck box python script]