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The model of the Laser Engraving Machine located in Hackerspace.gr (Ampatiellou 11, 11144, Athens) is HQ-3020B. | The model of the Laser Engraving Machine located in Hackerspace.gr (Ampatiellou 11, 11144, Athens) is HQ-3020B. | ||
− | It is capable of cutting, engraving, and marking a number of different materials quickly and accurately when driven from CAD software such as CorelDraw and Inkscape. | + | It is capable of cutting, engraving, and marking a number of different materials quickly and accurately when driven from CAD software such as CorelDraw and Inkscape. |
+ | The bed size is 35cm x 25cm. | ||
+ | == Maintenance == | ||
− | + | Laser cutter mirrors and lens should be cleaned every time before startup and thoroughly one per month as instructed in this [https://k40.se/k40-laser-lens-mirror/cleaning/:~:text= guide]. | |
− | - | + | Once per 6 months the cooling liquid needs to be grained and replaced by new. The liquid is a mix of distilled water and anti-algae solution. With every cooling liquid replacement is also good to perform a cleaning of the cooling system following this [https://k40.se/k40-laser-watercooling/cleaning/:~:text= guide] |
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== Material Information == | == Material Information == | ||
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+ | Materials that can and cannot be laser-cut [https://www.pololu.com/docs/0J24/3] | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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! scope="col"|Power | ! scope="col"|Power | ||
! scope="col"|Feed (mm/s) | ! scope="col"|Feed (mm/s) | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Passes | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |Flexoid Oil Resistant Jointing sheet | + | |Flexoid Oil Resistant Jointing sheet [http://www.lorkindustrias.com/prod_estanqueidad_papelaceitado_eng.html#:~:text=It%20is%20extremely%20resistant%20to,with%20non%2Dasbestos%20compressed%20sheets.][https://jointine.co.uk/flexoid-gasket-material/] |
|0.5 | |0.5 | ||
|Cut | |Cut | ||
|17 | |17 | ||
|10 | |10 | ||
+ | |1 | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |Flexoid Oil Resistant Jointing sheet | + | |Flexoid Oil Resistant Jointing sheet [http://www.lorkindustrias.com/prod_estanqueidad_papelaceitado_eng.html#:~:text=It%20is%20extremely%20resistant%20to,with%20non%2Dasbestos%20compressed%20sheets.][https://jointine.co.uk/flexoid-gasket-material/] |
− | |0. | + | |0.8 |
|Cut | |Cut | ||
|20 | |20 | ||
|10 | |10 | ||
+ | |1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |TEMAFAST ECONOMY [https://www.technoseal.gr/images/eshop/catalog/products/0190/files/temafast-economy-en.pdf] | ||
+ | |1 | ||
+ | |Cut | ||
+ | |40 | ||
+ | |10 | ||
+ | |5 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Plywood | ||
+ | |3 | ||
+ | |Cut | ||
+ | |30 | ||
+ | |10 | ||
+ | |2 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Plywood | ||
+ | |4 | ||
+ | |Cut | ||
+ | |45 | ||
+ | |10 | ||
+ | |2 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Plywood | ||
+ | |Non dependent | ||
+ | |Engrave | ||
+ | |20 | ||
+ | |20 | ||
+ | |2 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |White glossy vinyl | ||
+ | |0.24 | ||
+ | |Cut | ||
+ | |7 | ||
+ | |20 | ||
+ | |1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Black matte vinyl | ||
+ | |0.24 | ||
+ | |Cut | ||
+ | |7 | ||
+ | |20 | ||
+ | |1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Acrylic (transparent) | ||
+ | |4.5 | ||
+ | |Engrave | ||
+ | |17 | ||
+ | |20 | ||
+ | |1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Acrylic (transparent) | ||
+ | |3 | ||
+ | |Cut | ||
+ | |40 | ||
+ | |10 | ||
+ | |1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Leather (brown) | ||
+ | |Non dependent | ||
+ | |Engrave | ||
+ | |10 | ||
+ | |20 | ||
+ | |2 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |MDF | ||
+ | |2 | ||
+ | |Cut | ||
+ | |70 | ||
+ | |10 | ||
+ | |1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |MDF | ||
+ | |2 | ||
+ | |Raster Engrave | ||
+ | |15 | ||
+ | |200 | ||
+ | |1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Reflective tape (PVC/red) | ||
+ | |0.36 | ||
+ | |Cut (adhesive on) | ||
+ | |7 | ||
+ | |10 | ||
+ | |1 | ||
|} | |} | ||
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− | ''' | + | '''Download:''' |
> Inkscape [https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-0.92.3/] | > Inkscape [https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-0.92.3/] | ||
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− | ''' | + | '''To create your file:''' |
> Open Inkscape | > Open Inkscape | ||
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− | > Make colors in RGB ( | + | > Make colors in RGB (Blue to engrave, red to cut) |
[[File:File (6).jpg|left|thumb]] | [[File:File (6).jpg|left|thumb]] | ||
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[[File:Vacuum.jpg|left|thumb]] | [[File:Vacuum.jpg|left|thumb]] | ||
[[File:Cleanup-min.jpg|left|thumb]] | [[File:Cleanup-min.jpg|left|thumb]] | ||
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This text contains information copied or inspired from http://atxhackerspace.org . | This text contains information copied or inspired from http://atxhackerspace.org . | ||
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Revision as of 12:43, 20 June 2022
The model of the Laser Engraving Machine located in Hackerspace.gr (Ampatiellou 11, 11144, Athens) is HQ-3020B. It is capable of cutting, engraving, and marking a number of different materials quickly and accurately when driven from CAD software such as CorelDraw and Inkscape. The bed size is 35cm x 25cm.
Maintenance
Laser cutter mirrors and lens should be cleaned every time before startup and thoroughly one per month as instructed in this guide.
Once per 6 months the cooling liquid needs to be grained and replaced by new. The liquid is a mix of distilled water and anti-algae solution. With every cooling liquid replacement is also good to perform a cleaning of the cooling system following this guide
Material Information
Materials that can and cannot be laser-cut [1]
Material | Thickness (mm) | Operation | Power | Feed (mm/s) | Passes |
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Flexoid Oil Resistant Jointing sheet [2][3] | 0.5 | Cut | 17 | 10 | 1 |
Flexoid Oil Resistant Jointing sheet [4][5] | 0.8 | Cut | 20 | 10 | 1 |
TEMAFAST ECONOMY [6] | 1 | Cut | 40 | 10 | 5 |
Plywood | 3 | Cut | 30 | 10 | 2 |
Plywood | 4 | Cut | 45 | 10 | 2 |
Plywood | Non dependent | Engrave | 20 | 20 | 2 |
White glossy vinyl | 0.24 | Cut | 7 | 20 | 1 |
Black matte vinyl | 0.24 | Cut | 7 | 20 | 1 |
Acrylic (transparent) | 4.5 | Engrave | 17 | 20 | 1 |
Acrylic (transparent) | 3 | Cut | 40 | 10 | 1 |
Leather (brown) | Non dependent | Engrave | 10 | 20 | 2 |
MDF | 2 | Cut | 70 | 10 | 1 |
MDF | 2 | Raster Engrave | 15 | 200 | 1 |
Reflective tape (PVC/red) | 0.36 | Cut (adhesive on) | 7 | 10 | 1 |
How to use it:
Download:
> Inkscape [7]
> K40 Whisperer [8]
To create your file:
> Open Inkscape
> Draw your design with lines
> Make colors in RGB (Blue to engrave, red to cut)
> Select correct Document Properties:
- UNITS must be all in MM
- RESIZE page to content
> Save as .svg file.
To cut your file:
> Connect computer and machine with USB cable
> Switch on the machine:
- Switch power on
- Switch light on
- Plug-in air - compressor
In K40 Whisperer:
( > Open K40 Whisperer )
> Initialize laser-cutter
> Open design file
> Adjust starting point and speed in K40 Whisperer
On the machine:
> Place your material inside (it must be no bigger than A4)
> Adjust power on machine
> Make test
> First engrave (BLUE) and then (CUT) by clicking "Vector Engrave" and "Vector Cut" in "K40 Whisperer".
Make sure temperature does not exceed 30 °C
> Switch off machine
> Clean up gently with vacuum cleaner
Useful links
Projects
> what is cosmos / τι είναι κόσμος
This text contains information copied or inspired from http://atxhackerspace.org .