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Revision as of 20:53, 17 June 2017
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| Owner/Loaner | PS:One |
|---|---|
| Serial Number | SERIAL NUMBER |
| Make/Model | BOSS LS-3655 150w |
| Arrival Date | January 2017 |
| Usability | yes |
| Contact | CNC Area Host |
| Where | CNC Shop |
| Authorization Needed | yes |
| Hackable | no |
| Estimated Value | $17,000 |
| Host Area | CNC |
About
The BOSS LS-3655 is an industrial CO2 laser engraver with a 36" x 55" bed, supporting over-sized material pass-thru on four sides and up to 7 inches of table depth. Originally shipped with 100W tube, but that has been replaced with 150W tube in May, 2017.
Status
- (2017/05/20) 150W Tube & Power Supply installed. Alignment & focusing pending.
- (2017/06/12) The laser has been aligned and focused. 2" Laser lens focal depth set to 5.1mm.
Authorizations
- (2017/06/13) We are currently waiting for maintenance supplies to for the Boss before we start any authorizations. Once we receive those, we'll place the Authorization procedure on the wiki for members to review and familiarize themselves with.
Settings
- Honeycomb vs. Aluminum Lamella : The honeycomb is used for engraving and pieces that benefit from precise leveling. Use the aluminum lamella (slats under honeycomb) for cutting through to reduce flashback and improve airflow (warning small pieces will fall through).
- 4" Lens Focus Depth 38.5mm (this is a just an approximate, FD calibration must be performed each time the lens is changed)
- 2" Lens Focus Depth 5.3mm (this is a just an approximate, FD calibration must be performed each time the lens is changed)
Procedures
Powering On Machine
- Release Emergency Stop button
- Turn power key
- Turn on Air Assist & Water Chiller switch & ensure both are functionion
Aligning Materials
- The table is not aligned with the laser's X-Y axis
- To align your material use the laser pointer by holding one axis constant while moving along the other axis to align corners of your material
Resources
The proprietary LaserWORKS software can be downloaded from BOSS here - https://www.bosslaser.com/laser-software/
Manuals for the BOSS laser and the LaserWORKS software are located here - https://www.bosslaser.com/download-manuals-guides/
BOSS test files are available here
Youtube Channels
Following are a couple good YouTube Channels with lots of information on the software and machine
Authorizations
An authorization process has not been completely set up for this tool yet.
An authorization date will be scheduled after the authorization process has been set up.
Cleaning & Maintenance
- When changing the lens, make sure the convex/domed side of the lens is facing upwards (towards the ceiling)
List of Currently Certified Users
| Qualified Member | Trained By |
|---|---|
| Andrew Camardella | Danger Committee |
| Matt Keith | Danger Committee |
| Skylar Nova | Danger Committee |
| Jason Araujo | Danger Committee |
| Ray Doeksen | Danger Committee |
| Matt Meshulam | Danger Committee |
| Ashish Jasani | Danger Committee |
| Joe Juhnke | Ashish Jasani |