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Laser Certification

2014-12-15T02:14:05Z

Nemo: /* Basics */

==Basics==

Laser training is done on a volunteer and demand basis. Classes are organized generally once a month depending on interest and trainer availability.

Training is required before operating any part of the laser apparatus.

To join the next laser training session check the google form link posted on admin for the next scheduled date and to sign up.

Trainers:
*Danny Pollard
*Andy Anderson
*Byron hynes
*Travis alexander
*Chris Garrett
*Blair Toblan

==Study Notes==

(Unfinished - Contact trainer)

Plasma cutter, small (Miller Spectrum 375) ID:52

2014-07-23T18:50:33Z

Nemo:

{{Template:EquipmentPage
|toolname=Plasma Cutter
|model=Miller Spectrum 375
|serial=??
|owner=William
|loanstatus=Donated to Protospace
|arrived=July 2012
|location=Welding/Metalworking Shop
|status=Working
|permission=Open to Members & Friends
|certification=Demo/Notes Required Post to list to request demo
|itemphoto=[[File:Plasma_Cutter_Miller.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
}}

==Usage Notes==

* Cuts metal via plasma arc
* Eye protection must be worn at all times, (welding helmet or oxy/ace goggles suffice)
* Leather gloves/sleeves required
* Place workpiece on a raised surface, do not cut flush against floor or workbench
* Attach grounding clamp, ensure good contact (no paint)
* Set cutting power & air pressure according to workpiece thickness
* NEVER cut without air supply at sufficient pressure, requires airflow for cooling
* Flip up yellow trigger safety
* Trigger is dual-mode. Tapping trigger toggles air supply on/off. Holding trigger starts plasma arc/cut
* After cutting, let air flow for several seconds to cool tip before tapping off. Air flow will shut off automatically
* Arc begins as low-power pre-arc before full-power arc when good contact through workpiece is established.
* After 5 seconds if good contact is not established, pre-arc shuts off as a safety feature. Pause and start pre-arc again.
* DO NOT make contact with tip to workplace, this melts the tip.
* Tips and electrodes gradually wear out, are consumable.

* Is currently wired for 240V. Can run on 120V as well, with reduced cutting capacity. Swapping plugs is not sufficient, internal wiring must be changed to become 120V. If wiring is changed, tape a note to the machine informing others such. When running on 120V, after rewiring inside, use the adapter cable made for this.

* If 120V breaker trips, breaker is 20A breaker on left electrical panel, very bottom left (might change, but look there first if it tripped). Tripped breaker switches are between on and off. Breakers must be turned all the way off before back on. Lower cutting power, lower duty cycle to avoid tripping breaker again.

* If 240V breaker trips, too much power is being used.

==Specs==

* 240V or 120V, 20A
* At 120V, Cuts max of 3/16" steel continuously. Will cut 1/2" very slowly, 25% duty cycle or the breaker will repeatedly blow.
* At 240V, Cuts max of 1/2" steel continuously. Will cut 5/8" very slowly. Use duty cycle stated on cutter itself.

Plasma cutter, small (Miller Spectrum 375) ID:52

2014-07-23T18:50:00Z

Nemo:

{{Template:EquipmentPage
|toolname=Plasma Cutter
|model=Miller Spectrum 375
|serial=??
|owner=William
|loanstatus=Donated to Protospace
|arrived=July 2012
|location=Welding/Metalworking Shop
|status=Working
|permission=Open to Members & Friends
|certification=Demo/Notes Required
|itemphoto=[[File:Plasma_Cutter_Miller.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
}}

==Usage Notes==

* Cuts metal via plasma arc
* Eye protection must be worn at all times, (welding helmet or oxy/ace goggles suffice)
* Leather gloves/sleeves required
* Place workpiece on a raised surface, do not cut flush against floor or workbench
* Attach grounding clamp, ensure good contact (no paint)
* Set cutting power & air pressure according to workpiece thickness
* NEVER cut without air supply at sufficient pressure, requires airflow for cooling
* Flip up yellow trigger safety
* Trigger is dual-mode. Tapping trigger toggles air supply on/off. Holding trigger starts plasma arc/cut
* After cutting, let air flow for several seconds to cool tip before tapping off. Air flow will shut off automatically
* Arc begins as low-power pre-arc before full-power arc when good contact through workpiece is established.
* After 5 seconds if good contact is not established, pre-arc shuts off as a safety feature. Pause and start pre-arc again.
* DO NOT make contact with tip to workplace, this melts the tip.
* Tips and electrodes gradually wear out, are consumable.

* Is currently wired for 240V. Can run on 120V as well, with reduced cutting capacity. Swapping plugs is not sufficient, internal wiring must be changed to become 120V. If wiring is changed, tape a note to the machine informing others such. When running on 120V, after rewiring inside, use the adapter cable made for this.

* If 120V breaker trips, breaker is 20A breaker on left electrical panel, very bottom left (might change, but look there first if it tripped). Tripped breaker switches are between on and off. Breakers must be turned all the way off before back on. Lower cutting power, lower duty cycle to avoid tripping breaker again.

* If 240V breaker trips, too much power is being used.

==Specs==

* 240V or 120V, 20A
* At 120V, Cuts max of 3/16" steel continuously. Will cut 1/2" very slowly, 25% duty cycle or the breaker will repeatedly blow.
* At 240V, Cuts max of 1/2" steel continuously. Will cut 5/8" very slowly. Use duty cycle stated on cutter itself.

Heat gun (Powerfist) ID:18

2014-07-23T18:46:35Z

Nemo:

{{Template:EquipmentPage
|toolname=Heat Gun
|model=Powerfist ??
|serial=??
|owner=Ben Reed
|loanstatus=Donated to Protospace
|arrived=Pre-2013
|location=East wall cabinets
|status=Working
|permission=Open to All
|certification=None
|itemphoto=[[File:Heat_Gun.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
}}

==Usage Notes==

* Used to heat plastic until pliable
* Used to shrink heat-shrink [[Hot Air Rework Station]] also works
* Hot things are hot and take time to cool, don't burn yourself.

==Specs==

* 120V
* 12.5A
* 300/600 'C (low/high)

Laser cutter, large (Rabbit Laser RL-80-1290) ID:6

2014-07-23T18:44:52Z

Nemo:

{{Template:EquipmentPage
|toolname=Laser Cutter
|model=[http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/laser_RL1290.asp RL1290]
|serial=??
|owner=Brian Queen
|loanstatus=Semi-Permanent Loan
|arrived=Before 2013
|location=Main Bay
|status=Functional
|permission=Members & Friends Only
|certification=Must complete [[Laser Certification]]
|itemphoto=[[File:Laser_Cutter.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
}}

==Specs==

* 80 watt
* 4x3' CNC bed
* Front shield can be dropped to insert pieces longer than 3'
* Water cooled & Ducted
* Can cut or etch up to 1/2" thick light materials such as woods and some plastics
* Cannot cut any chlorinated synthetics (some types of plastics & rubbers)

==Usage Notes==

* Complete [[Laser Certification]] to learn how to use the laser. Training is offered about once a month.
* Perform a simple [[Chlorine Test]] on unapproved materials, as cutting or etching chlorinated materials damages the optics
* See [[Power Levels]] page for notes and details on cutting and etching various materials
* Power modulation only in restricted range in software (Aproximately 8%-30%)
* Controller occasionally locks up after large cut jobs. E-stop immediately if job timer does not increment in first 5 seconds of job. Post to list for recovery instructions
==History==

* Originally on loan for 6 months (ending Aug 2012) in exchange for Protospace performing repairs.
** Loan has been extended.

==Repairs Needed==

*Upgrades discussed
**Adding air cooling to optics and laser head block
**Convincing power supply to modulate power levels properly
**Seal display on controller to prevent smoke from clouding over time.

Laser cutter, large (Rabbit Laser RL-80-1290) ID:6

2014-07-23T18:43:03Z

Nemo:

{{Template:EquipmentPage
|toolname=Laser Cutter
|model=[http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/laser_RL1290.asp RL1290]
|serial=??
|owner=Brian Queen
|loanstatus=Semi-Permanent Loan
|arrived=Before 2013
|location=Main Bay
|status=Functional
|permission=Members & Friends Only
|certification=Must complete [[Laser Certification]]
|itemphoto=[[File:Laser_Cutter.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
}}

==Specs==

* 80 watt
* 4x3' CNC bed
* Front shield can be dropped to insert pieces longer than 3'
* Water cooled & Ducted
* Can cut or etch up to 1/2" thick light materials such as woods and some plastics
* Cannot cut any chlorinated synthetics (some types of plastics & rubbers)

==Usage Notes==

* Complete [[Laser Certification]] to learn how to use the laser. Training is offered about once a month.
* Perform a simple [[Chlorine Test]] on unapproved materials, as cutting or etching chlorinated materials damages the optics
* See [[Power Levels]] page for notes and details on cutting and etching various materials
* Power modulation only in restricted range in software (Aproximately 8%-30%)
==History==

* Originally on loan for 6 months (ending Aug 2012) in exchange for Protospace performing repairs.
** Loan has been extended.

==Repairs Needed==

*Upgrades discussed
**Adding air cooling to optics and laser head block
**Convincing power supply to modulate power levels properly
**Seal display on controller to prevent smoke from clouding over time.

Laser cutter, large (Rabbit Laser RL-80-1290) ID:6

2014-07-23T18:40:46Z

Nemo: /* Repairs Needed */

{{Template:EquipmentPage
|toolname=Laser Cutter
|model=[http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/laser_RL1290.asp RL1290]
|serial=??
|owner=Brian Queen
|loanstatus=Semi-Permanent Loan
|arrived=Before 2013
|location=Main Bay
|status=Functional, needs work (see below)
|permission=Members & Friends Only
|certification=Must complete [[Laser Certification]]
|itemphoto=[[File:Laser_Cutter.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
}}

==Specs==

* 80 watt
* 4x3' CNC bed
* Front shield can be dropped to insert pieces longer than 3'
* Water cooled & Ducted
* Can cut or etch up to 1/2" thick light materials such as woods and some plastics
* Cannot cut any chlorinated synthetics (some types of plastics & rubbers)

==Usage Notes==

* Complete [[Laser Certification]] to learn how to use the laser. Training is offered about once a month.
* Perform a simple [[Chlorine Test]] on unapproved materials, as cutting or etching chlorinated materials damages the optics
* See [[Power Levels]] page for notes and details on cutting and etching various materials

==History==

* Originally on loan for 6 months (ending Aug 2012) in exchange for Protospace performing repairs.
** Loan has been extended.

==Repairs Needed==

*Upgrades discussed

Adding air cooling to optics and laser head block

Convincing power supply to modulate power levels properly

Seal display on controller to prevent smoke from clouding over time.

Laser cutter, large (Rabbit Laser RL-80-1290) ID:6

2014-07-23T18:40:30Z

Nemo: /* Repairs Needed */

{{Template:EquipmentPage
|toolname=Laser Cutter
|model=[http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/laser_RL1290.asp RL1290]
|serial=??
|owner=Brian Queen
|loanstatus=Semi-Permanent Loan
|arrived=Before 2013
|location=Main Bay
|status=Functional, needs work (see below)
|permission=Members & Friends Only
|certification=Must complete [[Laser Certification]]
|itemphoto=[[File:Laser_Cutter.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
}}

==Specs==

* 80 watt
* 4x3' CNC bed
* Front shield can be dropped to insert pieces longer than 3'
* Water cooled & Ducted
* Can cut or etch up to 1/2" thick light materials such as woods and some plastics
* Cannot cut any chlorinated synthetics (some types of plastics & rubbers)

==Usage Notes==

* Complete [[Laser Certification]] to learn how to use the laser. Training is offered about once a month.
* Perform a simple [[Chlorine Test]] on unapproved materials, as cutting or etching chlorinated materials damages the optics
* See [[Power Levels]] page for notes and details on cutting and etching various materials

==History==

* Originally on loan for 6 months (ending Aug 2012) in exchange for Protospace performing repairs.
** Loan has been extended.

==Repairs Needed==

*Upgrades discussed
Adding air cooling to optics and laser head block
Convincing power supply to modulate power levels properly
Seal display on controller to prevent smoke from clouding over time.

Laser Certification

2014-07-23T18:37:37Z

Nemo: /* Basics */

==Basics==

Laser training is done on a volunteer and demand basis. Classes are organized generally once a month depending on interest and trainer availability.

Training is required before operating any part of the laser apparatus.

To join the next laser training session, post a message on the admin list or contact a director or trainer on Tuesday nights in person.

Trainers:
Kevin Loney
David Bynoe
Danny Pollard
Jim Akesons

==Study Notes==

(Unfinished - Contact trainer)

Laser cutter, large (Rabbit Laser RL-80-1290) ID:6

2014-07-23T18:34:24Z

Nemo: /* Repairs Needed */

{{Template:EquipmentPage
|toolname=Laser Cutter
|model=[http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/laser_RL1290.asp RL1290]
|serial=??
|owner=Brian Queen
|loanstatus=Semi-Permanent Loan
|arrived=Before 2013
|location=Main Bay
|status=Functional, needs work (see below)
|permission=Members & Friends Only
|certification=Must complete [[Laser Certification]]
|itemphoto=[[File:Laser_Cutter.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
}}

==Specs==

* 80 watt
* 4x3' CNC bed
* Front shield can be dropped to insert pieces longer than 3'
* Water cooled & Ducted
* Can cut or etch up to 1/2" thick light materials such as woods and some plastics
* Cannot cut any chlorinated synthetics (some types of plastics & rubbers)

==Usage Notes==

* Complete [[Laser Certification]] to learn how to use the laser. Training is offered about once a month.
* Perform a simple [[Chlorine Test]] on unapproved materials, as cutting or etching chlorinated materials damages the optics
* See [[Power Levels]] page for notes and details on cutting and etching various materials

==History==

* Originally on loan for 6 months (ending Aug 2012) in exchange for Protospace performing repairs.
** Loan has been extended.

==Repairs Needed==