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== Feeds and Speeds == | == Feeds and Speeds == | ||
Different materials and thicknesses will require different cut speed and power. Table below is a good starting point for some common materials. | Different materials and thicknesses will require different cut speed and power. Table below is a good starting point for some common materials. | ||
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| 5mm Plywood Cut | |||
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| 5mm Plywood Etch | |||
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| 1/2in Plywood Cut | |||
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| 1/2in Plywood Etch | |||
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| 3/4in Plywood Cut | |||
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| 3/4in Plywood Etch | |||
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== Safety == | |||
== Manuals == | == Manuals == | ||
== Consumables == | == Consumables == | ||
*Mirrors $$$ | |||
*Laser Tube $$$$$ | |||
=Authorized Users= | |||
Ben | |||
Brett | |||
Revision as of 03:28, 10 December 2014
Location
The big red thing in the common area.
Features
- 60 watt
- Water cooled
- 700mm x 500mm cut area
Feeds and Speeds
Different materials and thicknesses will require different cut speed and power. Table below is a good starting point for some common materials.
| Material | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) |
| 5mm Plywood Cut | ||
| 5mm Plywood Etch | ||
| 1/2in Plywood Cut | ||
| 1/2in Plywood Etch | ||
| 3/4in Plywood Cut | ||
| 3/4in Plywood Etch |
Safety
Manuals
Consumables
- Mirrors $$$
- Laser Tube $$$$$
Authorized Users
Ben Brett