Laser
Yesterday when I was working on my new laser cutter I came across a tiny little laser diode that I pulled out of a DVD burner. This is from the…
Read more4×8 Acrylic Sheet
Time to get another lot of acrylic. The trick is to get the 4×8′ sheets. They need to be cut as follows: -Three cuts of 12″ to split it into…
Read moreLwarf
I’m sure you’ve heard the term swarf. It’s the filings and dust that comes forward with metal work (and now any CNC operation). Lasers produce a different kind of waste.…
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The CNC controller power supply seems to be labeled as 90-264V. So that means it doesn’t care if I plug it to 12oV or 220V. The laser power supply however…
Read moreRotary Table stepper driver?
I noticed the electrical does not have a stepper driver for the rotary table. I will contact the supplier to see what’s up. I suppose the Y-axis stepper driver may…
Read moreLaser Gantry Jog
I took all the tie wraps off the gantry and powered up the CNC controller of the machine (there is a separate power for the laser tube which is not…
Read moreExhaust Fan, Compressor and Chiller
The exhaust fan and air compressor for my laser are both marked as 220V. I found a transformer among my accessories. But I don’t have the right cord to plug…
Read moreLaser Electrical
Here are a few shots of the electrical. As you can see I managed to get the machine onto its legs. I haven’t bolted it down yet but will. The…
Read moreInstructions
I’m having some trouble downloading video instruction for my machine… hope the following link is useful for you, it is some working video and pictures to show to install and…
Read moreMore unboxing
The laser is now moved to the lab and is ready to lift onto it’s stand. I started to un-box the accessories. Apparently the machine is set up for 110V…
Read moreLaser installation progress
There is now a space for the laser. I tightened up the two CNC machines to make more room. At the end of this reorganization I’ll still have a desk…
Read moreLaser setup
I’ll be setting up the new laser over the next while. I think this will change the game a little for me. I need to organize my whole shop so…
Read moreLaser Unboxing
Okay, I’ve removed the crate, parts boxes, removed the nails from the crate material for safety. GotJunk has a minimum order of 75.00 so I’m gonna turn the crate into…
Read moreLaser Delivery
Okay, the truck came. I’ll report back shortly. Blog this! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Share on Linkedin Share via MySpace Share on Orkut Share with…
Read moreAnother day of logistics
Today is another day of logistics for the laser. Here’s a shot of the laser stuff from across the warehouse. Blog this! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on…
Read moreLaser cutting paper
Here are some settings that work well for Bristol Board. Comes out amazing! Blog this! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Share on Linkedin Share via…
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