k40_laser_engraver
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| k40_laser_engraver [2018/11/07 18:53] – sdh7 | k40_laser_engraver [2018/11/11 04:37] – sdh7 | ||
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| Specifications: | Specifications: | ||
| * Power output: 40 W (theoretically, | * Power output: 40 W (theoretically, | ||
| - | * Cutting area: roughly 4"x6"? (need to measure work clamp area) | + | * Cutting area: Clamp area is 8"x4". |
| * 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. | * 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/ | * Exhaust: Fume extraction via a BOFA AD-Access fume extractor/ | ||
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| * NO PVC OR VINYL-BASED MATERIALS - Chlorine 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:// | * Wood and Acrylic are OK. ATX Hackerspace has a recommended list of materials [[http:// | ||
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| + | Power levels: | ||
| + | * Wood (engraving) - 8% | ||
| + | * Acrylic - 25% was great for engraving, but slightly insufficient for cutting (the cut edges did snap off easily, though) | ||
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| Upgrades to consider in the near term: | Upgrades to consider in the near term: | ||
k40_laser_engraver.txt · Last modified: 2021/07/13 23:24 by sdh7