Laser Cutter, Thunder Nova 51 ID:178 - Revision history

Craig.pearce: /* added instructions for 4" laser head */

2024-11-02T02:17:10Z

added instructions for 4" laser head

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 ===Setting Focus Height===
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 === How to use the different nozzles laser head cone ===
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 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 ===

Craig.pearce: /* Usage */ added jog speed adjustment instructions

2024-08-22T12:50:19Z

Usage: added jog speed adjustment instructions

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	*[https://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)		*[https://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)

			=== Adjusting the Jog Speed ===
			Moving the laser head around using the physical arrow buttons on the controller is referred to as jogging. To increase or decrease the jog speed, press the `Speed` button on the laser controller. In the menu that appears on screen, use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the mm/sec value. Please note that you need to select and adjust each digit. For example, if the jog speed is set to 49mm/sec and you decrease the 9 digit, it will not cycle down to 39mm/sec after 40. You must move your cursor to the tens position and increase/decrease the 4. See the Nova [https://thunderlaser.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/User-manual-NOVA51.pdf#page=43 instruction manual] for more info.

	==Troubleshooting==		==Troubleshooting==

Michael.fiss at 18:24, 30 July 2024

2024-07-30T18:24:16Z

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 *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)]
+== Offset Settings ==
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Kent.brockman at 19:27, 29 July 2024

2024-07-29T19:27:23Z

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	[[File:QBS18yYAzsAniPC4z1YldOjDYHWiqd4A9A.png\|thumb\|Thunder/Chiller Interconnect Wiring]]		[[File:QBS18yYAzsAniPC4z1YldOjDYHWiqd4A9A.png\|thumb\|Thunder/Chiller Interconnect Wiring]]
	The Thunder simply assumes the chiller is operating normally unless it is told otherwise. If any part of the alarm signal path is disconnected or broken, the Thunder will not be aware of problems with the chiller.[https://support.thunderlaserusa.com/portal/en/kb/articles/chiller-alarm-signal-and-cable-troubleshooting-guide-for-water-protect-error-2-8-2022#2_Check_Wiring_at_the_machine_socket]		The Thunder simply assumes the chiller is operating normally unless it is told otherwise. If any part of the alarm signal path is disconnected or broken, the Thunder will not be aware of problems with the chiller.[https://support.thunderlaserusa.com/portal/en/kb/articles/chiller-alarm-signal-and-cable-troubleshooting-guide-for-water-protect-error-2-8-2022#2_Check_Wiring_at_the_machine_socket]

			== Maintenance ==
			[https://support.thunderlaserusa.com/portal/en/kb/articles/preventative-maintenance-checklist#Nova_Series Thunder Laser Preventative Maintenance Checklist]

	==Documentation==		==Documentation==

Michael.fiss: /* How to use air-assist control */

2024-07-28T03:18:48Z

How to use air-assist control

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	''Excerpt from thunder manual Nova series page 56-57''		''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~~.		On the Thunder laser, the "low volume" air is always blowing on the part when the laser is active, unless the operator requests even more air by enabling "air assist" in Lightburn, which will tell the Thunder to use "high volume" air instead.

	~~1） Need image of Lightburn~~ air assist ~~switch. Previous source here was for software we don't use and therefore not applicable to our machine~~.		Generally, cutting needs the air assist with high air-volume but engraving needs the air assist with low air-volume.

	~~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~~		[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk89z4Bc-bQ Selecting Between Low and High Dual Air Assist Stages In LightBurn]
			[[File:AirAssist2.jpg\|thumb\|Air assist in Lightburn. "Off/Red" = low volume air. "On/Green" = high volume air.]]

			==== Adjusting Air Volume ====
			1. Make sure machine is not at work and laser switch is off

			2. Click the green "Test" button to start the air-assist. (It will automatically turn off after a short period of time)

			3. Check the air volume under the laser head

			4. On the control valve, loose the locked nut then rotate the adjusting screw to control the air volume to meet your requirements. '''Note that the dials are reversed from what you might expect.''' Clockwise (further in) is ''less'' air. Counter-clockwise (further out) is ''more'' air.

			5. Fix the lock nut after finished.

			[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhpBHnP9Hkg How To Adjust The Dual Stage Air Assist]
	[[File:Air-assist Control nova manual page 56.png\|center\|thumb\|Air-Assist Control panel, taken from Thunder laser nova series manual page 56]]		[[File:Air-assist Control nova manual page 56.png\|center\|thumb\|Air-Assist Control panel, taken from Thunder laser nova series manual page 56]]

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	* 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 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).		* 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).

			=== Chiller ===
			The chiller alarm status connected to the Thunder laser. But it isn't really "interlocked" as it only sends a problem signal if there is a power interruption or an active alarm.

			The chiller sends a "normal operation" signal on pin H1 and H2 if it is on and working properly, '''but''' the Thunder only listens to pin H1 and H3 for the "problem" signal. [https://support.thunderlaserusa.com/portal/en/kb/articles/thunder-laser-chiller-alarm-interconnect-specifications#Condition_States]
			[[File:QBS18yYAzsAniPC4z1YldOjDYHWiqd4A9A.png\|thumb\|Thunder/Chiller Interconnect Wiring]]
			The Thunder simply assumes the chiller is operating normally unless it is told otherwise. If any part of the alarm signal path is disconnected or broken, the Thunder will not be aware of problems with the chiller.[https://support.thunderlaserusa.com/portal/en/kb/articles/chiller-alarm-signal-and-cable-troubleshooting-guide-for-water-protect-error-2-8-2022#2_Check_Wiring_at_the_machine_socket]

	==Documentation==		==Documentation==

Michael.fiss: /* Using the Auto-Focus Feature */ fixed broken links created as internal rather than external links

2024-07-09T21:38:09Z

Using the Auto-Focus Feature: fixed broken links created as internal rather than external links

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

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

	=== Calibrating the Auto-Focus ===		=== Calibrating the Auto-Focus ===
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	===Suggested Material Settings===		===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)		*[https://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==		==Troubleshooting==

Michael.fiss: Michael.fiss moved page Thunder Nova 51 Laser ID:178 to Laser Cutter, Thunder Nova 51 ID:178: Naming convention

2024-07-04T16:16:49Z

Michael.fiss moved page Thunder Nova 51 Laser ID:178 to Laser Cutter, Thunder Nova 51 ID:178: Naming convention

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Michael.fiss at 16:15, 4 July 2024

2024-07-04T16:15:04Z

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	*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)]		*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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Dmitra.stupak at 20:07, 20 April 2024

2024-04-20T20:07:31Z

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Craig.pearce: Removed non applicable info and added link to auto focus calibration

2024-03-31T15:28:51Z

Removed non applicable info and added link to auto focus calibration

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

			=== Calibrating the Auto-Focus ===

			* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHtElZjkgRc Calibrating the laser autofocus - THUNDER LASER]

	===Setting Focus Height===		===Setting Focus Height===
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	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.		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~~.		1） Need image of Lightburn air assist switch. Previous source here was for software we don't use and therefore not applicable to our machine.
	~~[[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		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]]		[[File:Air-assist Control nova manual page 56.png\|center\|thumb\|Air-Assist Control panel, taken from Thunder laser nova series manual page 56]]