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==Usage==
==Usage==
===Before You Operate===
===Before You Operate===
* Safety


===Operating Instructions===
===Operating Instructions===
* Laser Cutter Settings
* Software
* Software
** LinuxCNC - [http://www.linuxcnc.org LinuxCNC]
** LinuxCNC - [http://www.linuxcnc.org LinuxCNC]

Revision as of 22:15, 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

  • Safety

Operating Instructions