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This is the documentation of the operation and safety of the CO2 Infrared laser cutter. For hardware and build notes, see [[Laser Cutter Build]]. | This is the documentation of the operation and safety of the CO2 Infrared laser cutter. For hardware and build notes, see [[Laser Cutter Build]]. | ||
==Theory | ==Theory== | ||
A sealed and water cooled laser discharge tube, excited with sufficient electricity, produces a beam of powerful infrared light. The gas in the discharge tube consists of Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen, Hydrogen and Helium. (more...) | A sealed and water cooled laser discharge tube, excited with sufficient electricity, produces a beam of powerful infrared light. The gas in the discharge tube consists of Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen, Hydrogen and Helium. (more...) | ||
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* [http://vancouver.hackspace.ca/doku.php?id=tool:laser_cutter:operation_manual Vancouver Laser Manual] | * [http://vancouver.hackspace.ca/doku.php?id=tool:laser_cutter:operation_manual Vancouver Laser Manual] | ||
* [http://atxhs.org/wiki/Laser_Cutter ATX Hackerspace Laser Manual] | * [http://atxhs.org/wiki/Laser_Cutter ATX Hackerspace Laser Manual] | ||
Revision as of 22:13, 3 August 2014
This is the documentation of the operation and safety of the CO2 Infrared laser cutter. For hardware and build notes, see Laser Cutter Build.
Theory
A sealed and water cooled laser discharge tube, excited with sufficient electricity, produces a beam of powerful infrared light. The gas in the discharge tube consists of Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen, Hydrogen and Helium. (more...)
Usage
Before You Operate
Operating Instructions
- Software
- LinuxCNC - LinuxCNC
- LinuxCNC Config Setup - Stepper Config
- LinuxCNC INI Config - INI Config
- Currently Used Config