Mirrors: 25mm High quality Si Plated Reflection Mirror $30 http://www.lightobject.com/25mm-High-quality-Si-Plated-Reflection-Mirror-P117.aspx Lens: High quality 18mm ZnSe Focus lens (F63.5mm) $52 http://www.lightobject.com/High-quality-18mm-ZnSe-Focus-lens-F635mm-P831.aspx Laser tube: SP 80W CO2 Sealed Laser Tube $465 http://www.lightobject.com/SP-80W-CO2-Sealed-Laser-Tube-P529.aspx Air assist module 6mm Dia Tube 9mm Threaded Pneumatic Speed Controller Quick Connector $6 https://www.amazon.com/Threaded-Pneumatic-Speed-Controller-Connector/dp/B00CJCXPBS/ Air compressor 220V 185W Electromagnetic Air Pump for Laser Cutter …
Category: Maintenance Information
Replacing Tube
Laser Tube from Lightobject for $550 From xyz-tech: [http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/images/c/c1/EXLAS_Replacing_Laser_Tube.pdf Replacing Tube PDF] Report: The tube is dead NOW! The laser power supply generates exceedingly high voltage in order to excite the CO2 gas inside the laser tube So please MAKE Good insulating on the Anode. Please note the manual and other clear photos we prepared …
Manuals
PDF manuals for laser cutter and software: LightObject LO-1600W Chiller Barracuda Laser Cutter Manual Old/Out of Date Links: [[File:Laser Manual1280.pdf|RTENOTITLE]] – Manual for EXLAS 1280 laser. Out of Date – We no longer use this software [[File:Lasercut5.3 Manual.pdf|RTENOTITLE]] – Software manual for the laser cutting software LaserCut 5.3 which is included with XYZ-Tech’s machines Out …
Laser Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning Supplies + Tools Tub of lubricants and shop towels (located on the right side of the top shelf): WD40 Blue (Multi-Use) – Used to clean rails. Amazon Link WD40 Yellow (Silicone Lubricant) – Used to lubricate rails. Amazon Link Swabs/Pec Pads/Lens Paper kit (located in the green and white organizer on the second shelf …
Maintenance Logs
== Short Form Logs == [http://acemonstertoys.org/assets/data/AMT001.log http://acemonstertoys.org/assets/data/AMT001.log] == Long Form Logs == Entry Template: Date – General Descriptor of activity – Name of people who did the work Descriptor including images to note what was done on the laser. [[Category:Laser Upkeep]] [[Category:Laser]]
Lubricating the Rails
This is a regular maintenance that needs to be done to the laser. Be sure to get training before doing this!!! Use some paper towels and the two cans of WD-40 behind the red toolbox in the laser room. Note: It’s important to keep the overspray off of the mirrors inside the laser. The easiest …
Lens Alignment
Please notify the tool steward before attempting to align the mirrors. It is also useful to have an assistant. See the Instructable on aligning the mirrors. LO Alignment Test File (Google drive link, permission needed)