Laser Cutter 09.22

Warnings
+ DO NOT USE THE CUTTER TO CUT ANYTHING WITH CHLORINE OR METAL
+ Vinyl records are in fact PVC records....

Quick facts:
Maximum area: 32" X 18"

Cam.py:
+ rate = ppi
+ tool diameter = 0.01"
+ to etch use [raster interior] > raster overlap 0.05"
+ set power & speed
+ [write toolpath]
+ cmd: type out.uni > lpt1

Corel Draw:
+ open file
+ set page size to LC
+ [print] > [print properties] and adjust power, speed, rast/vect, ppi, then [set]
+ [print]

Clean the lens:
+ Unscrew 3 screws on lens
+ Pull out the lens and clean it with cotton tabs
+ Screw it back

Adjust focus:
+ turn on orange switch
+ place material
+ use the 2" lens white thingy
+ hit [Z]
+ move head with arrows over material
+ raise/lower bench with up & down triangles
+ hit [checkmark] to move between decimals
+ hit [Z]

Laser cutter:
+ [>>|] to go to last spooled file
+ with lid open, push green button to test laser cut
+ close lid and push green button to cut
+ wait 30 sec after cut for fumes to be sucked out of the cutter