Category: Tools + Areas + Programs
CNC startup checklist
As of April 9, 2023. Applicable to the Forest Scientific CNC Router AMT375 Ensure you are meeting all dress code and shop safety requirements Remove the t-slot table cover and signage and store them under the machine Clear and prepare your work area Turn on the CNC router laptop Power on the main switch on …
AMT303 Mini PC
Netwok Information: MAC (Cabled): 1c:83:41:28:be:e7 IP address: 192.168.99.219 SM: 255.255.255.0 GW: 192.168.99.1 DNS: 1.1.1.1, 192.168.99.1, 8.8.8.8 MAC (wifi): Disabled User Information: This is part of the Laser Tool Chain and supports the big laser AMT266 Windows 10 Pro, licensed Hdmi & full display port Hdmi & display port cables 3 USB 3.0 1 USB …
The Cutting Process
The cutting process described in this post is what I use from an operator’s perspective on the average project. Some project might have a different process and other operators may have a different way of working. It is not something that needs to be memorized from a certification and safe use perspective but may help …
LaserSoft laser cutting control software
Our laser has a T9+ controller that uses LaserSoft Software (7.2 sic) LaserSoft LightObject Manual
How to raise and lower the bed (Z axis)
Just pressing Z+ on the keypad may not bring the bed to the top of the limit every time. You want nothing under the laser head when raising the bed or zeroing the Z. Adjusting the Z Using the menu on the laser press menu button and navigate to ZU Setting – Press enter …
AMT132 Variable Autotransformer – Variac
Design to Cutting Course notes
This 3 part course is designed for beginners to laser cutting. Beginners are folks who will benefit from end-to-end instruction in order to meaningfully qualify as a “certified operator” and more importantly have a successful cutting experience that won’t wreck the machine. Some familiarity with design software is best for this course. This is a combination of …
Workshop Care Day
Downloadable Checklist This post is under development but we posted it anyway in order to post the Checklist.
How to purge the workshop supply closet
Remove all obvious trash including Glue bottles that were not capped properly and ruined Old bits of sandpaper that are no longer useful The trash from packaging and things like the inside of tape etc Then take a moment so that things are organized and can be found easily