This page contains research on XYZ-Tech’s EXLAS 1280 Laser Cutter that we did before purchasing it. This wiki has a large amount of information about the laser. Cost $4217 base cost CIF $370 motorized up-down table (adds a motor to the Z axis) $470 Industry chiller CW-5000 (adds a chiller to the water cooling system) …
Category: Tools + Areas + Programs
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 …
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)
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 …
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]]
Laser Cutter/Design Software
== Software to prepare designs to laser == === Inkscape === Inkscape can be used to convert various vector file types (SVG, PDF, etc) into DXF, with the Inkscape DXF export plugin listed below. Quick tutorial on exporting files from inkscape as dxf: *start inkscape, open some vector file *ctrl+a, ctrl-shift-G a bunch of times …
Illustrator for the laser
Tips for LaserSoft 7.2 LaserSoft is from Light Object. We are using it with the T9+ Controller The tips are somewhat general, and may apply to any 2D vector design program you may be using: Make a copy of your file… Cause you are about to make your art way less editable In preferences convert …
LaserCut Software – LaserCut 5.3
This page is for the old software. We no longer use LaserCut 5.3 when we upgraded our controllers and eventually upgraded our laser. == Original Manual == Download poorly written manual: [[File:Lasercut5.3 Manual.pdf|RTENOTITLE]] Recommend reading through below info first: == Software Tips == TODO: Insert screenshots showing what I’m talking about === Importing === To import …
Laser billing
The laser costs 50ȼ per minute of firing time. This is just time that the laser is firing, not time spent setting up or moving things around. You can see the laser counting up firing time on the screen above the keypad. The laser fees are used to keep the machine running and replace parts …
Laser Cutter Checklist for Users
THIS OVERVIEW IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR TRAINING, ONLY A REMINDER FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ALREADY TRAINED The instructions on this page are not meant to be exhaustive but rather checklist reminders of use process. Browse through the ‘laser binder’ on the desk in the laser room, it contains documentation and troubleshooting tips. Start-Up Checklist …