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BOSS LS-3655 150w Laser Engraver (view source)
Revision as of 20:12, 2 December 2019
, 20:12, 2 December 2019youtube channels section formatting
| serial=SERIAL NUMBER
| serial=SERIAL NUMBER
| arrived= January 2017
| arrived= January 2017
| doesitwork=Yes
| doesitwork=yes
| contact=[[CNC|CNC Area Host]]
| contact=[[CNC|CNC Area Host]]
| where=CNC Shop
| where=CNC Shop
== About ==
== 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.
The BOSS LS-3655 is an industrial CO2 laser engraver with a 35.4" x 55.1" 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 ==
== Status ==
* (2019/07/25) Beam Combiner installed; Mirrors and Red beam aligned. Red dot is slightly left (about 3/4 of a dot) of actual cut. A few more parts needed, but the Boss is operational.
* (2019/06/26) Working, 4-in Len replaced by Joe M. Still waiting on Beam Combiner.
* (2019/06/15) Working, 4-in Lens is cracked from overtightening -- DO NOT CLEAN --; Mirrors aligned. Beam Combiner and replacement lens on order.
* (2018/12/07) Working, but not that well. Had to use 100% power and speed 5 to cut through relatively thin leather. Perhaps needs to be cleaned?
* (2018/12/01) NOT working. Needs a tube replacement, probably. It's going to be a while. It will not happen faster if you ask when it's going to be fixed. NOBODY KNOWS YET.
* (2018/02/26) Working. Z-Axis motor having some issues? 2-25-2018
* (2018/02/26) Working. Z-Axis motor having some issues? 2-25-2018
* (2017/05/20) 150W Tube & Power Supply installed. Alignment & focusing pending.
* (2017/05/20) 150W Tube & Power Supply installed. Alignment & focusing pending.
*The software that drives the Boss laser from the attached computer is called RDWorksV8, the version that is appropriate to use is 8.01.18
*The software that drives the Boss laser from the attached computer is called RDWorksV8, the version that is appropriate to use is 8.01.18
*That is not the most recent version of the software, but it is the most recent approved version for PS1. If you are having issues with RDWorks, verify that you are using the correct version of the software.
*That is not the most recent version of the software, but it is the most recent approved version for PS1. If you are having issues with RDWorks, verify that you are using the correct version of the software.
*If your old shortcut to RDWorks doesn't work, go to start/C:/Program Files/RDWorks and open the program by clicking the application in that folder. DO NOT MOVE THAT APP TO YOUR OWN DESKTOP. You can create a new shortcut to it, but please do not move it.
== Usage Policy ==
== Usage Policy ==
== Authorization ==
== Authorization ==
How to get authorized: contact the CNC Area Host or one of the Volunteer Authorizers. There's a sign posted in the CNC area that has names of people that are laser authorizers.
How to get authorized: contact the CNC Area Host or one of the Volunteer Authorizers.
===Authorizers ===
====Area Host====
* Joe Mertz
====Volunteer authorizers:====
*Jeff Zelnio
*
====Other Authorized authorizers:====
* Ray Doeksen
Since demand fluctuates, and there are a random group of new and old members that want to be authorized at any one time, it makes sense to find the others and figure out your group schedule/plan. There generally is NOT going to be a calendar-based or widely publicized meetup event; you will have to conctact and make arrangements with actual people, at least until the Canvas Learning Management System is implemented more fully. http://canvas.pumpingstationone.org
Since demand fluctuates, and there are a random group of new and old members that want to be authorized at any one time, it makes sense to find the others and figure out your group schedule/plan. There generally is NOT going to be a calendar-based or widely publicized meetup event; you will have to conctact and make arrangements with actual people, at least until the Canvas Learning Management System is implemented more fully. http://canvas.pumpingstationone.org
* There is a small yellow proximity sensor just behind and to the right of the "head" when it returns to home position.
* There is a small yellow proximity sensor just behind and to the right of the "head" when it returns to home position.
* If the sensor gets pushed out of position, off at an angle, then the grinding will happen. If you return it to vertical, this will stop and it will return to home without complaining.
* If the sensor gets pushed out of position, off at an angle, then the grinding will happen. If you return it to vertical, this will stop and it will return to home without complaining.
* RDWorks is already installed on the machine for everyone to use, but you might have to find it in Program Files and add a shortcut to your own desktop, start menu, or taskbar.
* RDWorks is already installed on the machine for everyone to use, but you might have to find it by clicking Start/C:/Program Files/RDWorks and add a shortcut to your own desktop, start menu, or taskbar.
* Don't move the RDWorks instance that you find ... you will disable other users' shortcuts that they've made on their desktop, start menu or taskbar. If you can't get the instance to work, get help from an admin; it's probably been moved somewhere awkward by another user.
* Don't move the RDWorks instance that you find ... you will disable other users' shortcuts that they've made on their desktop, start menu or taskbar. If you can't get the instance to work, get help from an admin; it's probably been moved somewhere awkward by another user.
* Software requests an admin password; you may be using the most current version of the RD Works software, but maybe you shouldn't.
* Software requests an admin password; you may be using the most current version of the RD Works software, but maybe you shouldn't.
[https://rdworkslab.com/index.php Forum for RDworks user group]
[https://rdworkslab.com/index.php Forum for RDworks user group]
== Youtube Channels ==
=== ''Engraving a curved surface'' ===
* [https://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Engrave-Metal Engraving a flask]
* There is thought to be a BOSS rotary attachment to assist with working with curved surfaces, but have yet to find it.
=== ''Youtube Channels'' ===
Following are a couple good YouTube Channels with lots of information on the software and machine
Following are a couple good YouTube Channels with lots of information on the software and machine
* [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&returnto=BOSS+LS-3655+150w+Laser+Engraver SarbarMultimedia]
* [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&returnto=BOSS+LS-3655+150w+Laser+Engraver SarbarMultimedia]
== Cleaning & Maintenance ==
== Cleaning, Alignment & Maintenance ==
* When changing the lens, make sure the convex/domed side of the lens is facing upwards (towards the ceiling)
* When changing the lens, make sure the convex/domed side of the lens is facing upwards (towards the ceiling) -- "BUBBLE UP"
* Focus Lens should be cleaned once a week with Acetone or Denatured Alcohol
* Focus Lens should be cleaned once a week with Acetone or Denatured Alcohol
* Clean out air filter once a week using the Shopvac.
* You can clean the lens without removing it by using a long q-tip and alcohol. Make sure to not leave any residue and make sure lens is dry before testing.
* Sometimes the nozzle itself can get clogged with soot & debris so make sure to clean that out as well.
* If laser is having problems cutting, run simple diagnostic tests first BEFORE assuming and attempting lens alignment. The alignment document (linked below) shows how to do a 4 corner test. The first video (linked below) shows how to check if laser is firing straight down with a piece of clear acrylic.
* When using blue sided tape to test, be careful to not touch or smudge the mirrors and carefully clean with alcohol and q-tip mirors if they do get dirty. During pulse tests, you can try placing piece of aluminum foil sandwiched between two pieces of blue tape to prevent smoke/residue build up.
== List of Currently Authroized Users ==
'''Alignment Links'''
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0vDsiq7uyvPdWtBQzdoRHp4R3FMMXFDMVpFb3FYb0YxRW9Z/view Official Alignment Document from BOSS (29 pages, 16MB)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY5D27TQwZI BOSS Laser Alignment 1 (Youtube, April 2015)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdddRNDg3tY BOSS Laser Alignment 2 (Youtube, October 2015)]
* From BOSS: "It (the old video) is a source for alignment but it an old video and we have a new one coming out soon....[the] alignment document is the most recent source that we have...the video starts with tube leveling, please refrain from doing that if you can because that will make you have to adjust every mirror moving forward."
== Signage ==
* [[:File:boss_laser_safety_checklist.afdesign.zip|BOSS Laser Safety Checklist - Affinity Designer]]
* [[:File:boss_laser_safety_checklist.pdf|BOSS Laser Safety Checklist - PDF]]
* [https://github.com/pumpingstationone/ps1-design/tree/master/icons Icons]
== List of Currently Authorized Users ==
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Trained By
! Trained By
! Date
! Date
|-
|Nikolas Gamarra
|Jeff Z
|9/5/2019
|-
|-
|Andrew Camardella
|Andrew Camardella
|2018-08-02
|2018-08-02
|-
|-
|Farsheed Hamidi-Toosi
|Jeff Z
|2018-10-03
|-
|Oliver Sanchez
|Jeff Z
|2018-12-19
|-
|Alex Biardo
|Jeff Z
|03/06/19
|-
|Greg Bell
|Jeff Z
|03/23/19
|-
|Paul Ocampo
|Jeff Z
|-
|[[User:Robge|Rob German]]
|Jeff Z
|09/19/19
|-
|Connar Rosebraugh
|Jeff Z
|10/03/19
|-
[[Category:Laser Cutter]]
[[Category:Laser Cutter]]
[[Category:Fabrication]]
[[Category:Fabrication]]
[[Category:Certification Clarification Needed]]
[[Category:Certification Clarification Needed]]