Difference between revisions of "Metal Laser Cutter"
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| + | * Engrave - Removes a thin layer of material from the surface of the metal along an established line. This has great accuracy but only produces a thin line. | ||
| + | * Raster - Very similar to an engrave but a raster is used to engrave a large area by passing over the area repeatedly. This works great for lettering, designs and such but does lose a little accuracy around the edges. | ||
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| − | + | For the demonstration, you are required to engrave your own design on flat stock. This design should include a cut, engrave and raster. If no design is available use a George Fox logo. | |
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Revision as of 15:23, 12 June 2019
Make: FabLight
Model: Tube and Sheet FL4500
Ace: Nathan Jonson (njonson19@georgefox.edu).
Location: Machine Shop
Description
FabLight FL4500 is a versatile and powerful laser cutter that is capable of engraving and cutting sheet and tube metal. It will cut and engrave on square, rectangle, and round tubes up to 2" diameter as well as sheet metal. Internal features on tubing such as complex holes, slots, notches, and other features along the tube are also very easy to cut. It is equipped with an industrial-quality IPG fiber laser and precise mechanical control, you can make just about anything metal you can think of, including: custom signs, furniture, panels, enclosures, industrial components, jewelry & art.
Documentation
Terminology
- Engrave - Removes a thin layer of material from the surface of the metal along an established line. This has great accuracy but only produces a thin line.
- Raster - Very similar to an engrave but a raster is used to engrave a large area by passing over the area repeatedly. This works great for lettering, designs and such but does lose a little accuracy around the edges.
User Manual
Training
Overview
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Demonstration
For the demonstration, you are required to engrave your own design on flat stock. This design should include a cut, engrave and raster. If no design is available use a George Fox logo.
General Procedure
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Safety
Certification
Foxtale Quiz
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
General maintenance
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Specific Maintenance Tasks
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