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Tools we have

2024-03-30T16:17:19Z

Zac.jeffrey: Removed dead tools

Want to '''add a new tool'''? Follow [[Protospace Wiki:Adding new tools|this procedure]]!

We can always use new tools. Please feel free to [[contact information|contact Protospace]] to donate, arrange for pickup, or drop them off in person.

If you are interested in knowing what kind of tools we are looking for, we also have a member-managed [[Tools we want|tool wish list]], but your best bet on figuring out if we want something is simply asking on our [https://forum.protospace.ca forum].

We also have [[:Category:Tools|an alphabetically ordered and categorized tool catalog]].

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==Rapid prototyping tools==

{{hatnote|Comparisons: [[our 3D printers]], [[our laser cutters]]}}

<gallery mode="nolines" widths="160" heights="160">
File:2.jpg|[[3D printer, FFF (ORD Bot Hadron) ID:2]]
File:159.jpg|[[3D printer, resin (Anycubic Photon 5.5) ID:159]]
File:170.jpg|[[3D_printer, resin (ELEGOO Saturn) ID:170]]
File:160.jpg|[[Curing station (Anycubic Wash and Cure Machine) ID:160]]
File:Thunder-51-01.jpg|[[Thunder Nova 51 Laser ID:178]]
File:107.jpg|[[Laser cutter (Trotec Speedy 300) ID:107]]
File:141.jpg|[[CNC router, mini (TD 3040) ID:141]]
File:Precix-CNC-001.jpg|[[CNC router, wood (Precix) ID:153]]
File:LongMill-on-Shelf-01.png|[[CNC router, benchtop (SIENCI LongMill) ID:143]]
</gallery>

==Automotive tools==

<gallery mode="nolines" widths="160" heights="160">
File:8.jpg|[[Floor jack, blue ID:8]]
File:9.jpg|[[Trolley jack and axle stand kit (Certified) ID:9]]
File:11.jpg|[[Socket set ID:11]]
File:162.jpeg|link=162|[[Bike stand (Feedback Sport) ID:162]]
</gallery>

==Chemistry==

<gallery mode="nolines" widths="160" heights="160">
File:12.jpg|[[Oxygen concentrator (OGSI OG-15) ID:12]]
</gallery>

==Electronics equipment==

<gallery mode="nolines" widths="160" heights="160">
File:14.jpg|[[Counter (Lafayette 54517) ID:14]]
File:15.jpg|[[Decade box, capacitance (Servomex Controls Decade Capacitor Type B) ID:15]]
File:16.jpg|[[Function generator (John's) ID:16]]
File:18.jpg|[[Heat gun (Powerfist) ID:18]]
File:19.jpg|[[Logic analyzer (HP 1631D) ID:19]]
File:20.jpg|[[Multimeter, digital (Pro.Point 8344665) ID:20]]
File:167.jpg|[[Oscilloscope (Siglent SDS1104X-E) ID:167]]
File:23.jpg|[[Oscilloscope (Tektronix 2225) ID:23]]
File:24.jpg|[[Oscilloscope (Tektronix 2465A) ID:24]]
File:25.jpg|[[Oscilloscope, PC (Syscomp DSO-101) ID:25]]
File:26.jpg|[[Power supply, bench (GQ Electronics GQ-A305D) ID:26]]
File:27.jpg|[[Power supply, bench, 500 V (Heathkit PS-3) ID:27]]
File:28.jpg|[[Power supply, bench, 2-channel (TENMA 72-7245) ID:28]]
File:30.jpg|[[Hot-air rework station (GQ Electronics 5200) ID:30]]
File:31.jpg|[[Solder fume extractor (Metcal) ID:31]]
File:33.jpg|[[Waveform generator (Syscomp WGM-101) ID:33]]
File:34.jpg|[[Waveform monitor (Tektronix 1730) ID:34]]
File:145-Welcome-Monitor.png|[[Welcome Room Monitor ID:145]]
</gallery>

==Metalworking tools==

<gallery mode="nolines" widths="160" heights="160">
File:35.jpg|[[Angle grinder (DeWalt) ID:35]]
File:37.jpg|[[Bandsaw, metal, horizontal ID:37]]
File:165.jpg|[[Bandsaw, metal, horizontal (Westward UE-712) ID:165]]
File:39.jpg|[[Bench grinder (Powerfist) ID:39]]
File:40.jpg|[[Bench grinder (Trademaster PR14210) ID:40]]
File:151.jpg|[[Brake, box and pan, 24" (Magnum) ID:151]]
File:42.jpg|[[Drill press (Mastercraft) ID:42]]
File:45.jpg|[[Foundry, propane ID:45]]
File:121.jpg|[[Hydraulic press, 50-ton, electric ID:121]]
File:46.jpg|[[Lathe, metal (Challenger 1660G) ID:46]]
File:47.jpg|[[Lathe, miniature (Taig Microlathe II) ID:47]]
File:53.jpg|[[Metal shear (Magnum) ID:53]]
File:48.jpg|[[Milling machine (ACRA AM4V) ID:48]]
File:49.jpg|[[Milling machine, CNC (Tormach PCNC 1100) ID:49]]
File:173.png|[[Plasma Cutter (Hypertherm, Powermax85) ID:173]]
File:51.jpg|[[Plasma cutter, huge (Powercut 1500) ID:51]]
File:52.jpg|[[Plasma cutter, small (Miller Spectrum 375) ID:52]]
File:54.jpg|[[Vise, giant ID:54]]
File:56.jpg|[[Welding magnets ID:56]]
File:Metalworking pattern maker's vise.jpg|[[Metalworking pattern maker's vise]]
File:Metal drill press.jpg|[[HD gear driven drill press/mill]]
File:163.jpg|[[Pipe bender (Power Fist 12 ton hydraulic) ID:163]]
</gallery>

==Woodworking and plasticworking tools==

<gallery mode="nolines" widths="160" heights="160">
File:171-Wood-Lathe-Jet.jpg|[[Wood Lathe, JET JWL-1236 ID:171]]
File:57.jpg|[[Bandsaw, green ID:57]]
File:61.jpg|[[Drill, hand, corded, black (Jobmate) ID:61]]
File:62.jpg|[[Drill, hand, corded, dark blue (Ryobi) ID:62]]
File:68.jpg|[[Drill, hand, corded (Makita DP3720) ID:68]]
File:69.jpg|[[Drill press, 8" (Jobmate) ID:69]]
File:70.jpg|[[Jigsaw, corded (Black & Decker) ID:70]]
File:72.jpg|[[Jigsaw (Skil) ID:72]]
File:75.jpg|[[Nailer, pneumatic, 2-in-1 ID:75]]
File:76.jpg|[[Plate joiner (Porter Cable 557) ID:76]]
File:140.jpg|[[Pocket hole jig (Kreg K3) ID:140]]
File:78.jpg|[[Rotary tool, corded (Mastercraft) ID:78]]
File:79.jpg|[[Rotary tool, cordless (Dremel) ID:79]]
File:124.jpg|[[Router table (Jeff's) ID:124]]
File:83.jpg|[[Sander, belt (Makita 9402) ID:83]]
File:85.jpg|[[Sander, detail (Ryobi) ID:85]]
File:106.jpg|[[Sander, drum (General International 15-250 M1) ID:106]]
File:138.jpg|[[Sander, random orbital (Ridgid R2601) ID:138]]
File:139.jpg|[[Sander, random orbital (Ridgid R2601) ID:139]]
File:88.jpg|[[Sander, straight-line/orbital (Black & Decker Deluxe) ID:88]]
File:89.jpg|[[Scroll saw (Dremel) ID:89]]
File:91.jpg|[[Table saw (Craftex CX201) ID:91]]
File:92.jpg|[[Thickness planer (Ryobi AP1301) ID:92]]
File:93.jpg|[[Vacuum, sawdust (Craftex CX404) ID:93]]
File:NoImage.png|[[Vise, wood ID:94]]
File:95.jpg|[[Vise, wood (Travis's) ID:95]]
File:Makita cordless jigsaw.jpg|cordless Makita jig saw
File:Ridgid random orbital sander (1 of 2, unknown which one).jpg|Ridgid random orbital sander (2 of these)
File:6" jointer.jpg|6" jointer
File:DeWalt sliding compound miter saw.jpg|12" Dewalt sliding compound miter saw
File:Wood tools sharpening station.jpg|A sharpening station with a plethora of tool sharpening grinders-jigs-etc
File:149.jpg|[[Drill press, floor mounted, variable speed ID:149]]
File:164.jpg|[[Handheld metal detector ID:164]]
File:168.jpg|[[Planer, 16" Auto Planer]]
File:172.jpg|[[Table saw (SawStop) ID:172]]
File:174.jpg|[[drying rack (coyle-made) ID:174]]
</gallery>

==Textile, Vinyl, and Media tools==

<gallery mode="nolines" widths="160" heights="160">
File:120.jpg|[[Sewing machine, domestic (Singer 1802) ID:120]]
File:Singer 211G155.jpg|[[Sewing machine, industrial (Singer 211G155) ID:147]]
File:144.jpg|[[Embroidery machine, CNC (Tajima TEJT II-C NEO 1501) ID:144]]
File:150.jpg|[[Sewing/embroidery machine, computer controlled (Singer Futura CE-250) ID:150]]
File:156.jpg|[[Sewing machine, domestic (Janome HD-1000) ID:156]]
File:157.jpg|[[Serger, 4 thread (Singer 14U34B) ID:157]]
File:158.jpg|[[Serger, 4 thread, (Janome MyLock 634D) ID:158]]
File:148.jpg|[[Vinyl cutter, big (Graphtec FC8000-75) ID:148]]
File:NoImage.png|Vinyl cutter, small (Silhouette Cameo), on loan from Jamie Frost
File:154.jpg|[[Heat press, digital (Geo Knight & Co, Inc. K20S) ID:154]]
File:155.jpg|[[Heat press, auto release (Insta Graphic Systems 158) ID:155]]
File:166.jpg|[[Printer, 44" Large Format (HP DesignJet T1200), ID:166]]
</gallery>

==Measuring and inspection tools==

{{hatnote|See also: the [[#Electronics equipment|electronics equipment section on this page]] for electrical and electronic measurement and test equipment.}}

<gallery mode="nolines" widths="160" heights="160">
File:97.jpg|[[Inspection mirror, 18" gooseneck ID:97]]
File:98.jpg|[[Magnifier lamp, large, with lid ID:98]]
File:99.jpg|[[Magnifier lamp, large, without lid ID:99]]
File:100.jpg|[[Magnifier lamp, small, with lid ID:100]]
File:101.jpg|[[Measuring tapes ID:101]]
File:102.jpg|[[Rulers ID:102]]
File:103.jpg|[[Squares ID:103]]
File:104.jpg|[[Thermometer, infrared (H64) ID:104]]
</gallery>

==Miscellaneous tools==

<gallery mode="nolines" widths="160" heights="160">
File:111.jpg|link=111|[[Air compressor, 80-gallon (MAXair Premium) ID:111]]
File:112.jpg|link=112|[[Air compressor, silent ID:112]]
File:115.jpg|link=115|[[Engraver ID:115]]
File:116.jpg|link=116|[[Hand truck, red ID:116]]
File:117.jpg|link=117|[[Hot-wire foam cutter, handheld, 4.5"×5.5" (Woodland Scenics) ID:117]]
File:118.jpg|link=118|[[Hot-wire foam cutter, tabletop, 14"×12" ID:118]]
File:127.jpg|link=127|[[Oil can, blue ID:127]]
File:128.jpg|link=128|[[Painting tools ID:128]]
File:129.jpg|link=129|[[Pinball machine (Williams Road Kings) ID:129]]
File:130.jpg|link=130|[[Sandblasting cabinet, floor, blue (Powerfist) ID:130]]
File:131.jpg|link=131|[[Screwdriver magnetizer/demagnetizer (Wiha 40010) ID:131]]
File:132.jpg|link=132|[[Shop vacuum, orange ID:132]]
File:133.jpg|link=133|[[Staple gun (Arrow T-18) ID:133]]
File:122.jpg|link=122|[[Tile work surfaces ID:122]]
File:123.jpg|link=123|[[Tile work surfaces ID:123]]
File:134.jpg|link=134|[[Vacuum cart ID:134]]
File:136.jpg|link=136|[[Vacuum cleaner, portable ID:136]]
File:137.jpg|link=137|[[Vacuum pump (Edwards SpeediVac ED200) ID:137]]
File:161.jpg|link=161|[[Laminator (Scotch TL902) ID:161]]
File:166.jpg|link=166|[[Printer, 44" Large Format (HP DesignJet T1200), ID:166]]
File:169.png|link=169|[[ADS-B Base Station, FlightAware, ID:169]]
File:176.jpg|link=176|[[Vending machine, pop (Vendo 576) ID:176]]
File:177.jpg|link=177|[[Vending machine, snacks (Crane 173) ID:177]]
</gallery>

==Removed equipment==

In case they are brought back, or, so people who could have sworn we had a tool know it was removed.

<gallery style="background: darksalmon" mode="nolines">
File:6.jpg|[[Laser cutter, large (Rabbit Laser RL-80-1290) ID:6]]
File:3DP RapMan.jpg|[[3D printer (3D Systems RapMan)]]
File:3D printer, Come3D!.jpg|[[3D printer (Come3D!)]]
File:3DP Cupcake.jpg|[[3D printer (MakerBot Cupcake)]]
File:1.jpg|[[3D printer, FFF (IIIP) ID:1]]
File:3D printer, Nathan Ward's RepRap.jpg|[[3D printer, FFF (RepRap)]]
File:3D printer, Yin's Wanhao.jpg|[[3D printer, FFF (Wanhao Duplicator i3)]]
File:InVision si2.jpg|[[3D printer, MJM (3D Systems InVision si2)]]
File:NoImage.png|[[3D printer, SLA (mUVe 1) ID:5]]
File:Compressor Dewalt.jpg|[[Air compressor, 4-gallon (DeWalt)]]
File:Compressor Big.jpg|[[Air compressor, 17-gallon]]
File:110.jpg|[[Air compressor, 60-gallon (Campbell Hausfeld) ID:110]]
File:Reciprocating compressor.jpg|[[Air compressor, 80-gallon (Ingersoll Rand T30)]]
File:113.jpg|[[Air pump, foot-operated (Bell FootPumper) ID:113]]
File:Angle Grinder.jpg|[[Angle grinder (Kawasaki)]]
File:Anvil 75lb.jpg|[[Anvil]]
File:Bandsaw Horizontal.jpg|[[Bandsaw, metal, horizontal (Craftex B013N)]]
File:Bending Brake.jpg|[[Bending brake, 30" (Powerfist)]]
File:114.jpg|[[Bicycle tire jig ID:114]]
File:Buffer Benchtop.jpg|[[Buffer (Clarke 2H 5AB)]]
File:13.jpg|[[Counter (Fluke 1910A Multi-Counter) ID:13]]
File:Dewars.jpg|[[Dewars, 50-litre]]
File:Drill Dewalt.jpg|[[Drill, corded (DeWalt)]]
File:Pick N Place.jpg|[[Electronics assembly pick and place machine (Multitronics 2000LX)]]
File:Forge Propane 2.jpg|[[Forge, propane (Jim's)]]
File:43.jpg|[[Forge (Travis's) ID:43]]
File:NoImage.png|[[Forge, propane, pass-through ID:44]]
File:17.jpg|[[Function generator (Krohn–Hite 5100A) ID:17]]
File:Impact Driver.jpg|[[Impact driver (DeWalt)]]
File:7.jpg|[[Laser cutter, small ID:7]]
File:Lathe, Torrent T.72-42.jpg|[[Lathe, metal (Torrent T.72-42)]]
File:Lathe Mill.jpg|[[Lathe–mill combination (Craftex B2229)]]
File:Lathe Wood Mini.jpg|[[Lathe, wood (Haussmann)]]
File:MaxNC10.jpg|[[Milling machine, CNC, mini (MAXNC 10)]]
File:Audio mixing board.jpg|[[PA system (Dan Damron's)]]
File:22.jpg|[[Oscilloscope (Kikusui COS 5060) ID:22]]
File:50.jpg|[[Oxyacetylene torch, large ID:50]]
File:Parts washer, Powerfist 3.5 L.jpg|[[Parts washer, 3.5 L (Powerfist)]]
File:Plasma cutter.thumbnail.jpg|[[Plasma cutter, CNC (Kyle Paavola's)]]
File:Router Plunge Makita.jpg|[[Router, plunge (Makita 3612BR)]]
File:10.jpg|[[Press (Powerfist) ID:10]]
File:NoImage.png|[[Router table, wooden ID:81]]
File:87.jpg|[[87|Sander, random orbital (Skil 7492) ID:87]]
File:Chop Saw.jpg|[[Saw, compound mitre (Ryobi)]]
File:Chopsaw Metal.jpg|[[Saw, compound mitre, metal (Ryobi)]]
File:Reciprocating Saw.jpg|[[Saw, sabre (Mastercraft)]]
File:Skil Saw BD.jpg|[[Saw, handheld circular, 7 1/4" (Black & Decker)]]
File:Skil Saw Red.jpg|[[Saw, handheld circular (Skil)]]
File:90.jpg|[[Scroll saw (Mastercraft 55-6714-6) ID:90]]
File:119.jpg|[[Sewing machine, industrial (Relsew) ID:119]]
File:Shaper, metal.jpg|[[Shaper, 7"]]
File:Taps Grey.jpg|[[Tap & die set (Mastercraft)]]
File:OxyAce Mini.jpg|[[Torch, oxygen–acetylene, mini]]
File:32.jpg|[[UV photomasker (Dan's) ID:32]]
File:135.jpg|[[Vacuum pump ID:135]]
File:Vice Medium.jpg|[[Vise, medium (Irwin)]]
File:Welder MIG.jpg|[[Welder, MIG (Lincoln Weld-Pak 100)]]
File:55.jpg|[[Welder, stick, orange (Acklands 225 AC Sizzler) ID:55]]
File:109.jpg|[[Welder, Stick, AC/DC (Miller Thunderbolt XL) ID:109]]
File:74.jpg|[[Miter saw, compound, sliding (Hitachi) ID:74]]
File:142.jpg|[[Brake, shear, roller, 52" (Magnum) ID:142]]
File:146.jpg|[[Garment graphic printer, direct inject (Brother GT-361) ID:146]]
</gallery>

Laser Cutter, Thunder Nova 51 ID:178

2024-03-30T16:13:29Z

Zac.jeffrey: updated locaiton

{{Equipment page
| toolname = Thunder Nova 51 Laser
| model = Nova 51
| serial = ?
| owner = ProtoSpace
| loanstatus = Owned
| arrived = Tuesday March 5, 2024
| location = Bay 108 by the pinball machine
| status = Operational
| permission = ?
| certification = Laser I Course
| photo = Thunder-51-01.jpg
| caption =
| id =
}}

==Specs==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Working Area
!NOVA 51
|-
|Working Area
|51.2"x 35.4"
(1300 x 900 mm)
|-
|Table Size
|55.1"x 40.6ª
(1400 x 1030mm)
|-
|Z Axis Height
|8.9" / 225 mm
|-
|Max Work height
|8.9" / 225 mm
|-
|Max Speed
|RASTER: 39"/sec. (1000 mm/sec) VECTOR: Varies with job
|-
|Motor
|Easy Servo Motor
|-
|Drive
|Hybrid Servo Drive
|-
|Work Piece table
|Solid metal blades & Honey comb table
|-
|Max table load
|30kg / 66lbs
|-
|Net weight
|430kgs / 946lbs
|-
|Available heads
|2.0" (50.8mm)
|-
|Lens diameter
|20mm
|-
|Mirror Diameter
|25mm
|-
|Beam Comb, dia,
|25mm
|-
|Door Closed
|55.1“x 40.6“x 8.9 “
(1400 x 1030 x 225mm)
|-
|Pass thru
|55.1“ x ∞“ x 1.2“
(1400 x ∞mm x 20 mm)
|-
|Laser type
|130W Sealed CO2 Glass Laser Tube
|-
|Wave length
|10.6um
|-
|Power consumption
|2200W
|-
|Recommended
circuit breaker
|25A,110V
15A,220V
|-
|Laser class
|CDRH Laser Safety
Laser Class 2
CE compliant FDA approved
|-
|Accessory's
|N/A
|}

==Usage==

=== Using the Auto-Focus Feature ===

*[[/www.thunderlaser.com/video/how-to-use-auto-focus/|How to use laser autofocus - THUNDER LASER]]

===Setting Focus Height===
[[File:Thunder-Laser-Focus.jpeg]]<br />

=== How to use the different nozzles laser head cone ===
''Excerpt from thunder manual Nova series page 48''
[[File:Thunderlasersreencappage48novaseriesmanual.png|thumb|466x466px|nozzle body + 2mm nozzle + 6mm nozzle, Taken from Thunderlaser nova series user manual page 48]]
The standard laser head is equipped with a 2 "(50.8mm) focusing lens and focuses the laser beam to a diameter of about 0.14mm (when using a glass laser tube). With this laser head, you can perform fine engraving work (such as letters with 1.5mm height) and cut materials up to 10mm thickness with good quality (depending on the laser power of the machine). The standard laser head is supplied with 2 air nozzles laser head cone.

A nozzle has a very narrow outlet (approx. 2mm), which provides high air flow to blow directly on the cutting gap. This nozzle is excellently suited for cutting wood, as this prevents soot formation in the cutting gap. The other nozzle has a large outlet (approx. 6 mm), which provides the air assist to blow the material more slowly and not directly on the cutting gap. This nozzle is excellently suited for cutting acrylic, as this prevents white mark in the cutting edge. Besides, when engraving wood, for example, particles that have been removed and smoke / gases are gently distributed and extracted in the working area. So you get a clean, almost unaffected by smoke traces engraving.

=== How to use air-assist control ===
''Excerpt from thunder manual Nova series page 56-57''

The Air-assist control is an additional tool for laser machines.Generally, cutting needs the air assist with high air-volume but engraving needs the air assist with low air-volume. Air-assist control is available in high- and low-volume for engraving and cutting-jobs via software-setting, this will increase the ease of use of your laser machine.

1） How to select the air assist with high volume or low volume? In RDworks software, high volume or low volume is selected on the “Air-Assist Control” option. We suggest select “High” for cut mode and select “Low” for scan mode(engraving mode). You can also set default for “Air-Assist Control” option, so in cut mode, it will select High volume automatically, and in scan mode (engraving mode), it will select Low volume automatically. How to set default for “Air-Assist Control” option? Go into the RDworks’s root directory>>open the text file of “soft”>>change the setting of “ShowBlow”>>save the text file, like below.
[[File:Screen cap of layer Parameter screen in Lightburn.png|center|thumb|576x576px|Screen cap of layer Parameter screen in Lightburn]]
2) How to adjust air volume if require? For High volume mode, 1. Make sure machine is not at work and laser switch is off 2. Click the left green button to start the air-assist with high volume 3. Check the air volume under the laser head 4. On left flow control valve, loose the locked nut then rotate the adjusting screw to control the air volume to mean your requirements. 5. Fix the locked nut after finished. And for Low volume mode, you do it the same
[[File:Air-assist Control nova manual page 56.png|center|thumb|Air-Assist Control panel, taken from Thunder laser nova series manual page 56]]

===Suggested Material Settings===

*[[/www.thunderlaser.com/laser-cutter-settings-for-different-materials/|Laser Cutter Settings For Different Materials | Thunder Laser]] (note: ensure you select 130W from the top menu)

==Troubleshooting==

=== Indicate light ===

* If laser machine is running a job or user starts it without closing door or water protection, the signal lamp is in red light. The red light indicates the dangerous situation and user must stay with the laser.
* If laser machine is not at work, the signal lamp is in green light. The green light indicates the safety situation and the laser machine is ready for operation.
* If temperature is higher than 55°C/131°F on working table, the signal lamp will make buzzing sound.(roughly 80dBA within 1m,75dBA within 5m and 65dBA within 10m,the sound gets weaker as it travels).

==Documentation==

*Official User Manual: [https://www.thunderlaser.ca/wp-content/uploads/down/Nova_Series_Unified_User's_Manual.pdf Nova_Series_Unified_User's_Manual.pdf (thunderlaser.ca)]

Laser Cutter, Thunder Nova 51 ID:178

2024-03-30T16:11:38Z

Zac.jeffrey: Holy crap this was a under developed page for how much use this thing gets. Added spec table, added nozzle choice, added multi air choice, added indicator light

{{Equipment page
| toolname = Thunder Nova 51 Laser
| model = Nova 51
| serial = ?
| owner = ProtoSpace
| loanstatus = Owned
| arrived = Tuesday March 5, 2024
| location = ?
| status = Operational
| permission = ?
| certification = Laser I Course
| photo = Thunder-51-01.jpg
| caption =
| id =
}}

==Specs==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Working Area
!NOVA 51
|-
|Working Area
|51.2"x 35.4"
(1300 x 900 mm)
|-
|Table Size
|55.1"x 40.6ª
(1400 x 1030mm)
|-
|Z Axis Height
|8.9" / 225 mm
|-
|Max Work height
|8.9" / 225 mm
|-
|Max Speed
|RASTER: 39"/sec. (1000 mm/sec) VECTOR: Varies with job
|-
|Motor
|Easy Servo Motor
|-
|Drive
|Hybrid Servo Drive
|-
|Work Piece table
|Solid metal blades & Honey comb table
|-
|Max table load
|30kg / 66lbs
|-
|Net weight
|430kgs / 946lbs
|-
|Available heads
|2.0" (50.8mm)
|-
|Lens diameter
|20mm
|-
|Mirror Diameter
|25mm
|-
|Beam Comb, dia,
|25mm
|-
|Door Closed
|55.1“x 40.6“x 8.9 “
(1400 x 1030 x 225mm)
|-
|Pass thru
|55.1“ x ∞“ x 1.2“
(1400 x ∞mm x 20 mm)
|-
|Laser type
|130W Sealed CO2 Glass Laser Tube
|-
|Wave length
|10.6um
|-
|Power consumption
|2200W
|-
|Recommended
circuit breaker
|25A,110V
15A,220V
|-
|Laser class
|CDRH Laser Safety
Laser Class 2
CE compliant FDA approved
|-
|Accessory's
|N/A
|}

==Usage==

=== Using the Auto-Focus Feature ===

*[[/www.thunderlaser.com/video/how-to-use-auto-focus/|How to use laser autofocus - THUNDER LASER]]

===Setting Focus Height===
[[File:Thunder-Laser-Focus.jpeg]]<br />

=== How to use the different nozzles laser head cone ===
''Excerpt from thunder manual Nova series page 48''
[[File:Thunderlasersreencappage48novaseriesmanual.png|thumb|466x466px|nozzle body + 2mm nozzle + 6mm nozzle, Taken from Thunderlaser nova series user manual page 48]]
The standard laser head is equipped with a 2 "(50.8mm) focusing lens and focuses the laser beam to a diameter of about 0.14mm (when using a glass laser tube). With this laser head, you can perform fine engraving work (such as letters with 1.5mm height) and cut materials up to 10mm thickness with good quality (depending on the laser power of the machine). The standard laser head is supplied with 2 air nozzles laser head cone.

A nozzle has a very narrow outlet (approx. 2mm), which provides high air flow to blow directly on the cutting gap. This nozzle is excellently suited for cutting wood, as this prevents soot formation in the cutting gap. The other nozzle has a large outlet (approx. 6 mm), which provides the air assist to blow the material more slowly and not directly on the cutting gap. This nozzle is excellently suited for cutting acrylic, as this prevents white mark in the cutting edge. Besides, when engraving wood, for example, particles that have been removed and smoke / gases are gently distributed and extracted in the working area. So you get a clean, almost unaffected by smoke traces engraving.

=== How to use air-assist control ===
''Excerpt from thunder manual Nova series page 56-57''

The Air-assist control is an additional tool for laser machines.Generally, cutting needs the air assist with high air-volume but engraving needs the air assist with low air-volume. Air-assist control is available in high- and low-volume for engraving and cutting-jobs via software-setting, this will increase the ease of use of your laser machine.

1） How to select the air assist with high volume or low volume? In RDworks software, high volume or low volume is selected on the “Air-Assist Control” option. We suggest select “High” for cut mode and select “Low” for scan mode(engraving mode). You can also set default for “Air-Assist Control” option, so in cut mode, it will select High volume automatically, and in scan mode (engraving mode), it will select Low volume automatically. How to set default for “Air-Assist Control” option? Go into the RDworks’s root directory>>open the text file of “soft”>>change the setting of “ShowBlow”>>save the text file, like below.
[[File:Screen cap of layer Parameter screen in Lightburn.png|center|thumb|576x576px|Screen cap of layer Parameter screen in Lightburn]]
2) How to adjust air volume if require? For High volume mode, 1. Make sure machine is not at work and laser switch is off 2. Click the left green button to start the air-assist with high volume 3. Check the air volume under the laser head 4. On left flow control valve, loose the locked nut then rotate the adjusting screw to control the air volume to mean your requirements. 5. Fix the locked nut after finished. And for Low volume mode, you do it the same
[[File:Air-assist Control nova manual page 56.png|center|thumb|Air-Assist Control panel, taken from Thunder laser nova series manual page 56]]

===Suggested Material Settings===

*[[/www.thunderlaser.com/laser-cutter-settings-for-different-materials/|Laser Cutter Settings For Different Materials | Thunder Laser]] (note: ensure you select 130W from the top menu)

==Troubleshooting==

=== Indicate light ===

* If laser machine is running a job or user starts it without closing door or water protection, the signal lamp is in red light. The red light indicates the dangerous situation and user must stay with the laser.
* If laser machine is not at work, the signal lamp is in green light. The green light indicates the safety situation and the laser machine is ready for operation.
* If temperature is higher than 55°C/131°F on working table, the signal lamp will make buzzing sound.(roughly 80dBA within 1m,75dBA within 5m and 65dBA within 10m,the sound gets weaker as it travels).

==Documentation==

*Official User Manual: [https://www.thunderlaser.ca/wp-content/uploads/down/Nova_Series_Unified_User's_Manual.pdf Nova_Series_Unified_User's_Manual.pdf (thunderlaser.ca)]

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Screen cap of layer Parameter screen in Lightburn

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