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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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| Material
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| Power (%)
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| Speed (mm/s)
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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 ==
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*Mirrors $$$
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*Laser Tube $$$$$
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=Authorized Users=
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Ben
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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