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Table of Content:

Safety

You must first follow the laser cutter training before using the laser cutter! Never use the Laser Cutter without permission. Always consult a team member before using it. While using it, keep to the following safety rules:

  1. Before using the machine, check the following:
    1. The cooling system is connected and working as it should (green light is on, not red)
    2. The compressor is connected and working
    3. The ventilation system is working well and properly connected to the roof.
  2. You may only look at the laser through the top glass screen. Never (try to) look through a crack, this will damage your eyesight. Even through the top glass screen, do not look at the laser too much, especially if there is a lot of white light. Theoretically it is 'safe', but it may still damage your eyes. We do not guarantee safety when looking at the cutter.
  3. When the laser cutter is working, never try to open any part of the machine. If you have to, for whatever reason, pause the machine before opening.
  4. If a fire starts inside of the laser cutter, pause the machine and move the nozzle as far away from the flame as possible. The ventilation should kill the fire within seconds - but only if the nozzle is far enough from the flame.
  5. Never press the button 'Reset'. Just don't do it please. If you want to, too bad.
  6. Never press any of the other buttons or menu options that have not been discussed in the 'Use Procedures'. If you want to, please consult a team member.
  7. Please carefully read “Materials and Laser Cutting” below. Do not cut any metals or hard plastics (such as PVC) in the machine. This is a recipe for disaster. Please consult the team for information on which materials can and can't be cut.
  8. Do not control the laser cutter remotely without direct line of sight, no one is in the way and you can reach the emergency stop button on the machine.

Use Procedures

  1. Turn on the laser cutter by flipping the key switch. Wait until the machine is done homing (it will first go to the top right and then come back to the previous origin).
  2. Ensure the cooling system and compressor are working, and that the cooling system has sufficient liquid.
  3. Move the nozzle to the back of the laser cutter, to allow for material placement.
  4. Place the material carefully, do not touch the nozzle under any circumstance. The maximum material (plate) size is 128 by 88 cm.