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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
== 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?
* (2018/12/07) 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.
* (2018/12/01) 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.
[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
* (How often should the air filter be changed?)
* 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.
'''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 ==
== List of Currently Authorized Users ==
! Trained By
! Trained By
! Date
! Date
|-
|Nikolas Gamarra
|Jeff Z
|9/5/2019
|-
|-
|Andrew Camardella
|Andrew Camardella
|2018-10-03
|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]]