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Talk:Epilog 30w Mini 24 Laser Engraver (view source)
Revision as of 20:12, 3 July 2015
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== Jason's discussion and advice re: laser operation ==
Jason Shanfield, who is on on the google group, had this to say about the laser operation and maintenance --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 15:12, 3 July 2015 (CDT)
Last night, a member showed me unacceptable results he was getting on the laser cutter. I only had time to correct a few issues.
I am heading to PS1 to correct the rest. I will take the machine out of service for an hour or two.
Here's what:
1. Please handle the cutting head gently, taking great care to make sure that all rulers are down and that XY lock is off before you attempt to move it. The beam is a tedious pain in the ass to realign. Misalignment causes unexpected results.
2. Please do not slam your pieces into the rulers when you place them on the table. This whacks them out of alignment and they're a tedious pain in the ass to readjust.
3. Don't drop the focus gauge. If you drop the focus gauge, email [email protected] and Elizabeth immediately and one of us will fix it. And please put up a note that says it's out of alignment and the kerf is wider than expected so people who want very accurate results don't waste their time and materials.
4. Do not "adjust" anything, do not turn a single screw, do not open the machine, and do not use any function from the Config or Maint menus except Option 1 under Maint — return home.
5. Do not use autofocus unless you really really know what you're doing or you run the risk of burning the Y motor out.
6. Do not use autofocus unless you really really know what you're doing or you run the risk of burning the Y motor out.
If you notice anything wonky with the machine, please email me and Elizabeth. We always try to get problems corrected or order parts within 48 hours.
Finally, you're not going to get in trouble if the machine stops working while you're using it responsibly under normal conditions. That's what it's there for. Please let us know if this happens. If you break the machine and don't want to fess up, just create a throwaway gmail account and let us know anonymously. It's better than nothing.
This was Jason's take on things, but it seems reasoned. Note: once Elizabeth is replaced as the CNC host, read all mention of "Elizabeth" as "The Current CNC Host." --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 15:12, 3 July 2015 (CDT)