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* Turn on the Power Switch and let the machine complete the entire boot up cycle, approximately 1-2 minutes.
  
 
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* Power down the machine
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* Clean up you materials, throw away scrap, make sure the focusing tool is replaced
  
 
== Laser Materials ==
 
== Laser Materials ==
  
 
https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Laser_Materials
 
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== Banned Materials ==
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! MATERIAL
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| PETG, PET
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| Along with other emissions, is known to emit Benzene which is known to cause cancer.
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| Polystyrene
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| Known to emit styrene fumes.
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| ABS
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| Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt.
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| PVC
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| Emits chlorine gas during a cut.
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| Bending Plywood
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| Bends into the path of the laser carriage during operation.
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| Tropical Hardwoods
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| A lot of tropical hardwoods have toxins in the wood.
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| Corian
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| Creates a fine grit inside the laser bed and will grind down equipment.
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| Casting Wax
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| Melts a lot.
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| Nylon
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| Emits toxic fumes.
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| Vinyl
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| Emits chlorine gas during a cut
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| Delrin
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| Along with other emissions, is known to emit Benzene which is known to cause cancer.
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| Foamcore
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| Foamcore is an expanded polystyrene and is known to emit styrene fumes when cut.
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== List of Currently Certified Users ==
 
== List of Currently Certified Users ==
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Revision as of 04:53, 13 December 2017


Universal PLS6.150D 150W Laser Engraver
File:Tbd
Owner/Loaner PS:One
Serial Number SERIAL NUMBER
Make/Model PLS6.150D
Arrival Date August 2017
Usability yes
Contact CNC Area Host
Where CNC Shop
Authorization Needed yes
Hackable no
Estimated Value $17,000
Host Area CNC


Universal PLS6.150D 150W Laser Engraver Area: CNC https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/wiki/Universal_PLS6.150D_150W_Laser_Engraver




About

The Universal Laser Systems PLS6.150D is a free-standing platform with a materials processing envelope of 32" x 18" x 9" or 5,184 in³ (813 x 457 x 229 mm or 84,950 cm³) that supports dual lasers. As a dual laser platform, the PLS6.150 can support up to two 10.6µ CO2 lasers with a power range of 10 watts to 150 watts. Additionally, it can support a single 9.3µ CO2 of 30, 50 or 75 watts. (if a 9.3u CO2 laser is installed, only one 10.6 CO2 of up to 75 watts may be installed at the same time.)

Ours has two 75w lasers totalling 150w of power.

The unit was donated from SAIC.

Status

  • (2017/05/20) Wiki page created
  • (August 2017) Laser donated from SAIC - thank you, Anna Yu!
  • (12/2/2017) Hooked up to Epilog air and exhaust connection. The air assist works but does leak using the quick connect fitting, the other fitting requires a 1/2" (I think) screw fitting which will create a better seal. The x-axis is off by ~3/8" , y is off too but didn't measure.

Current status: connected to exhaust and compressed air using the ones designed for the Epilog while the Epilog is out of service. Figuring out authorizations. If you want to be part of that, get in touch with CNC Area Host or folks on the Danger Committee.

Authorizations

Regular authorizations are not being held yet. If you already know how to operate a Universal laser and the required software, please add your name to this page and talk to the CNC Area Host and the usual laser authorizers. We're developing an authorization process and would like your input.

Danger Committee folks from the other laser systems should consider themselves on the Danger Committee for this bad boy, too. Let's get this thing in regular rotation, stat!

References and Manuals


Procedures

Setting Up Your Computer

Powering On Machine

  • Turn on the Power Switch and let the machine complete the entire boot up cycle, approximately 1-2 minutes.

Powering Off Machine

  • Allow the Exhaust & Air Assist to run for approximately 10-15 after completing a job. (DO NOT CYCLE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM RAPIDLY).
  • Turn off the Exhaust & Air Assist FIRST
  • Power down the machine
  • Clean up you materials, throw away scrap, make sure the focusing tool is replaced

Laser Materials

https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Laser_Materials

Banned Materials

MATERIAL BANNED REASON
PETG, PET Along with other emissions, is known to emit Benzene which is known to cause cancer.
Polystyrene Known to emit styrene fumes.
ABS Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt.
PVC Emits chlorine gas during a cut.
Bending Plywood Bends into the path of the laser carriage during operation.
Tropical Hardwoods A lot of tropical hardwoods have toxins in the wood.
Corian Creates a fine grit inside the laser bed and will grind down equipment.
Casting Wax Melts a lot.
Nylon Emits toxic fumes.
Vinyl Emits chlorine gas during a cut
Delrin Along with other emissions, is known to emit Benzene which is known to cause cancer.
Foamcore Foamcore is an expanded polystyrene and is known to emit styrene fumes when cut.


List of Currently Certified Users

Qualified Member Trained By
Ashish Jasani Ashish Jasani
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