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Line 11: − + − − == 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. − + + + + + + + − * (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. − + − + + + + Line 40:
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Universal PLS6.150D 150W Laser Engraver (view source)
Revision as of 17:30, 11 February 2020
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| owner=PS:One
| owner=PS:One
| model=PLS6.150D
| model=PLS6.150D
| serial=SERIAL NUMBER
| serial=PLS6150DXX082911106339
| arrived= August 2017
| arrived= August 2017
| doesitwork=yes
| doesitwork=yes
| contact=[[CNC|CNC Area Host]]
| contact=[[CNC|Lasers Area Host]]
| where=CNC Shop
| where=CNC Shop
| certification=yes
| certification=yes
| value=$17,000
| value=$17,000
| image = tbd
| image = tbd
| hostarea = CNC
| hostarea = Lasers
}}
}}
== Status ==
== Status ==
* 6/27/2019 Universal was repaired by Scientific Spectrum Midwest to full functionality. Need to fix air supply before the Universal is put back into service. See required parts needed [[Media:Air_Assist_Parts_Assembly.doc ]] See [[Media:2_Table_Calibration_Platform_Lasers.pdf]] and [[Media:5_Cleaning_and_Maintenance.pdf]] for maintenance. If you need to get familiar with the universal, please checkout out [[Media:6_Keep_these_thoughts_in_mind_when_creating_a_drawing.pdf]] and [[Media:7 Laser procedure.pdf]]
* 5/19/2019 Universal laser is not working. Ask the Area Host at [email protected] for more information.
* 04/1/2019 Back Up And running, Check Google Group for more details
* 02/18/2019 Out of Service: Assembly out for repair; no ETA on repairs; check Google Group for more details and updates.
* 12/20/2018 Universal 15OW is running on the top tube only (so, effectively 75W), and even so is cutting weakly.
* (12/2/2017) Hooked up to ex-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.
* (2017/05/20) Wiki page created
* (2017/05/20) Wiki page created
* (August 2017) Laser donated from SAIC - thank you, Anna Yu!
* (August 2017) Laser donated from SAIC - thank you, Anna Yu!
== Authorizations ==
== Authorization: How to Get Authorized ==
Authorization for the laser is not viral, meaning you must seek out a Volunteer Authorizer. Please post on the Google Group email list or contact [email protected]; look for a recent thread about laser authorizations and post there.
Authorization for the laser is not viral, meaning you must seek out a Volunteer Authorizer.
There are Volunteer Authorizers that tend to run regularly scheduled authorizations. Check the calendar of events: https://pumpingstationone.org/events/
Contact the laser area host at [email protected] if you need to find an authorizer.
If no authorizations are scheduled in the next 30 days, then post on the Google Group email list or contact [email protected]; look for a recent thread about laser authorizations and post there.
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!
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!
* [[Media:Universal PLS6.150D user guide.pdf|Universal Laser PLS6.150D User Manual]]
* [[Media:Universal PLS6.150D user guide.pdf|Universal Laser PLS6.150D User Manual]]
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11G3HMFiu8aKGAu2Eg_p9LCSjKiajoUDsriVcqi_09hU/pub?output=html#| Materials Settings Reference]
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11G3HMFiu8aKGAu2Eg_p9LCSjKiajoUDsriVcqi_09hU/pub?output=html#| Materials Settings Reference]
* [[Media:6_Keep_these_thoughts_in_mind_when_creating_a_drawing.pdf]]
* [[Media:7 Laser procedure.pdf]]
== 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.)
This one has two 75Wlasers totaling 150W of power.
The unit was donated from SAIC.
== Procedures ==
== Procedures ==
=== Water Trap ===
=== Water Trap ===
* Check the WATER TRAP adjacent to the regulator for accumulated water from time to time. Place a container (and maybe some paper towels) under the regulator and vent accumulated water from the bottom using the small petcock. If too much water accumulates in the regulator, it may flow through the air hose and into the machine, spraying onto the bed/material.
* Check the WATER TRAP adjacent to the regulator for accumulated water from time to time. Place a container (and maybe some paper towels) under the regulator and vent accumulated water from the bottom using the small petcock. If too much water accumulates in the regulator, it may flow through the air hose and into the machine, spraying onto the bed/material.
=== Exhaust ===
* Turn on the Exhaust Fan by flipping the switch on the gray box to the left of the Boss Laser.
* Make sure the BLAST GATE is open.
* It is always good practice to open the Make-up Air Window to allow fresh air to circulate while running a job.
=== Powering On Machine ===
=== Powering On Machine ===
* Turn on the Power Switch and let the machine complete the entire boot up cycle, approximately 1-2 minutes.
* Turn on the Power Switch and let the machine complete the entire boot up cycle, approximately 1-2 minutes.
== Running your job ==
* Use the printer driver and Universal Control Panel (UCP) to send data to the laser.
* The printer driver is discussed from page 39-57 of the manual, and on page 58-62, the UCP is explained.
* https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/Universal_PLS6.150D_user_guide.pdf
* ALLOW AT LEAST 30 SECONDS TO ELAPSE BEFORE LIFTING THE LID AFTER A JOB.
=== Powering Off Machine ===
=== 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).
* Allow the Exhaust & Air Assist to run for approximately 10-15 min. after completing a job. (DO NOT CYCLE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM RAPIDLY).
* Turn off the Exhaust & Air Assist FIRST
* Turn off the Exhaust & Air Assist FIRST
* Power down the machine
* Power down the machine
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|}
== Maintenance ==
Please note that ONLY authorized maintainers are allowed to perform regular maintenance.
[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Universal_Maintenance Universal Maintenance]
* [[Media:2_Table_Calibration_Platform_Lasers.pdf]]
* [[Media:5_Cleaning_and_Maintenance.pdf]]
== List of Currently Authorized Users ==
== List of Currently Authorized Users ==
! Trained By
! Trained By
! Date
! Date
|-
|[[user:mvictoras|Victor Mateevitsi]]
|Deanna Musurlian
|9/21/2019
|-
|Nikolas Gamarra
|Deanna Musurlian
|9/21/2019
|-
|Fritz Sullivan
|Deanna Williams
|1/26/2019
|-
|-
|Ashish Jasani
|Ashish Jasani
|Ashish Jasani
|Ashish Jasani
|
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|-
|Dan Sharp
|Ashish Jasani
|1/12/2019
|-
|-
|Theo T
|Theo T
|Ashish Jasani
|Ashish Jasani
|
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|-
|Anna Yu
|Ashish Jasani
|12/19/2017
|-
|-
|Revant Ohri
|Revant Ohri
|Ashish Jasani
|12/19/2017
|-
|John Zappa
|Ashish Jasani
|12/19/2017
|-
|Marta Guerrero
|Ashish Jasani
|Ashish Jasani
|12/19/2017
|12/19/2017
|-
|-
|[[user:mct|McTavish Mcardle]]
|[[user:mct|McTavish Mcardle]]
|Joe Mertz
|2018-05-09
|-
|[[user:Lorxus|Paul Rapoport]]
|Joe Mertz
|Joe Mertz
|2018-05-09
|2018-05-09
|[[user:mcclearin|Deanna Williams]]
|[[user:mcclearin|Deanna Williams]]
| 12-May-2018
| 12-May-2018
|-
|[[user:christophe|Chris Laurent]]
|Sky Nova
|2018-06-30
|-
|-
|[[user:aidanfowler12|Aidan Fowler]]
|Joe Mertz
|2018-08-2
|-
|-
|[[Nathan Upchurch]]
|Deanna Williams
|2019-08-13
|-
|}
|}
== List of Currently Authorized Maintainers ==
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Trained By
! Date
|-
|[Maintainer]
|Trained by...
|Date trained...
[[Category:Laser Cutter]]
[[Category:Laser Cutter]]
[[Category:Fabrication]]
[[Category:Fabrication]]
[[Category:Certification Clarification Needed]]
[[Category:Certification Clarification Needed]]