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|Is used in domain=Metal
|Is used in domain=Metal
|Has name={{PAGENAME}}
|Has name={{PAGENAME}}
|Has make=FabLight
|Has model=Tube and Sheet FL4500
|Has serial number=10021.02-0076-301
|Has life expectancy=
|Has year of manufacture or purchase=
|Has replacement cost=
|Has icon=File: Metal_laser_cutterIcon.png
|Has icon=File: Metal_laser_cutterIcon.png
|Has icondesc=
|Has icondesc=
|Has description=
|Has description=
|Has certification=https://georgefox.instructure.com/courses/1316
|Has certification=https://georgefox.instructure.com/courses/1316
|Has ace=Nathan Jonson;njonson19@georgefox.edu
|Has ace=Nathan Jonson;njonson19@georgefox.edu
}}
}}
Location: Machine Shop
Location: Machine Shop
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==Safety First==
[[File:Safety First HD2.png|left|150px]]
Here are some safety instructions for the {{PAGENAME}}. Remember... SAFETY FIRST!!!
*Laser cutting or engraving of many materials can create hazardous fumes. These fumes may be dangerous to breathe and can damage the FabLight. Consult Manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all materials before laser cutting. The user of the FabLight is responsible for exhaust ventilation and removing cutting fumes from the working area. Before operating the FabLight, make sure that the exhaust system is working properly.
*There are often sharp edges left on the material from the cutting process. Be careful handling a fresh cut piece and use the deburring tools to remove any sharp edges.
*On a similar note a fresh cut piece is usually hot so check the temperature with the back of your hand before picking it up.
*Make sure to use tabs to prevent collision damage with the cutting head.
*Before opening any covers, turn off the machine power and remove the key to make sure no cutting operations will happen while you are working inside the the laser cutter.
==Description==
==Description==
====Operation====
====Operation====
The Fablight is a simple machine to use for cutting flat stock. A part is saved as a DXF file and then imported to FabCreater where features can be set to cut, engrave, raster, or just be reference geometry. In FabCreator, tabs can be added to make sure small parts don't fall to the bottom of the machine along ''[along what?''] and material properties are set as well. Once the part is set up correctly it is saved to a USB drive to be transferred to the machine. Most of the interactions with the machine happen through the touchscreen which makes previewing and cutting the job a simple task. Cutting tube stock is more intricate. The Fablight Solidworks Plugin is used to make a 2d DXF out of the 3d Solidworks model by essentially unwrapping the tube until it is one flat piece. This DXF is then wrapped back up into a 3d part in FabCreater before being sent to the machine. Only use the Fablight Solidworks Plugin when cutting or engraving tube stock. When cutting tube stock you will want to cut as close to the chuck as possible to avoid waste.
The Fablight is a simple machine to use for cutting flat stock. A part is saved as a DXF file and then imported to FabCreater where features can be set to cut, engrave, raster, or just be reference geometry. In FabCreator, the material properties are set and tabs are added - so that the material doesn't fall to the bottom of the machine. Once the part is set up correctly it is saved to a USB drive to be transferred to the machine. Most of the interactions with the machine happen through the touchscreen which makes previewing and cutting the job a simple task. Cutting tube stock is more intricate. The Fablight Solidworks Plugin is used to make a 2D DXF out of the 3D Solidworks model by essentially unwrapping the tube until it is one flat piece. This DXF is then wrapped back up into a 3D part in FabCreater before being sent to the machine. Only use the Fablight Solidworks Plugin when cutting or engraving tube stock. When cutting tube stock you will want to cut as close to the chuck as possible to avoid waste.
====Demonstration====
====Demonstration====
# Remove the material from the machine using the door on the front.
# Remove the material from the machine using the door on the front.
== Safety ==
==Reset the Space==
[[File:Reset The Space HD2.png|left|150px]]
*There are often sharp edges left on the material from the cutting process. Be careful handling a fresh cut piece and use the deburring tools to remove any sharp edges.
Here is how you can reset the space for the {{PAGENAME}}. Always reset the space!!!
*On a similar note a fresh cut piece is usually hot so check the temperature with the back of your hand before picking it up.
* Turn off the machine.
*Make sure to use tabs to prevent collision damage with the cutting head.
* Turn off the compressed air.
*Before opening any covers, turn off the machine power and remove the key to make sure no cutting operations will happen while you are working inside the the laser cutter.
* Turn off the exhaust switch.
* Ask the technician if you should complete a general cleaning of the machine and check the video linked in the general maintenance section of the Metal Laser Cutter wiki page.
==Cut List==
==Cut List==
* Stainless steel
* Stainless steel
* Aluminum
* Aluminum
===DO NOT CUT===
===DO NOT CUT===