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k40_laser_engraver [2018/10/24 19:57] – sdh7 | k40_laser_engraver [2018/11/07 18:52] – sdh7 | ||
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^Contact| Sam Harmon| | ^Contact| Sam Harmon| | ||
- | Current Status: | + | Current Status: |
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+ | Specifications: | ||
+ | * Power output: 40 W (theoretically, | ||
+ | * Cutting area: roughly 4" | ||
+ | * Coolant: currently a mix of distilled water and RV antifreeze (3:1 ratio), a few drops of algicide, and a few drops of dish soap. | ||
+ | * Exhaust: Fume extraction via a BOFA AD-Access fume extractor/ | ||
Fixes implemented: | Fixes implemented: | ||
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Software: I suggest [[http:// | Software: I suggest [[http:// | ||
- | Usage: It's not ready yet, so DON'T USE IT. That said, turn on the outside exhaust fan if you do eventually use it. | + | Usage: It's not ready for production jobs yet, so DON'T USE IT. We're getting there... |
Safety considerations: | Safety considerations: | ||
+ | * NO ABS - Cyanide gas is bad for you! | ||
+ | * NO PVC OR VINYL-BASED MATERIALS - Chlorine gas is bad for you! | ||
+ | * Wood and Acrylic are OK. ATX Hackerspace has a recommended list of materials [[http:// | ||
Upgrades to consider in the near term: | Upgrades to consider in the near term: | ||
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- | * improved exhaust fan? | + | * <del>improved exhaust fan</ |
* Better coolant flow detector? The one it came with is either non-functional, | * Better coolant flow detector? The one it came with is either non-functional, | ||
* E-Stop button (do we have one on hand?) | * E-Stop button (do we have one on hand?) | ||
+ | * Smoke detector/CO detector nearby? | ||
Upgrades to consider eventually?: | Upgrades to consider eventually?: |
k40_laser_engraver.txt · Last modified: 2021/07/13 23:24 by sdh7