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Digital technologies/Laser cutting/Laser cutting- Beginner/How to Laser Cut in the Makerspace/Zing (view source)
Revision as of 19:51, 12 June 2024
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=== Properties ===
=== Properties ===
The other way for the user to interact with the laser cutter is by setting up the laser properties for a cut.
# '''Resolution:''' The print resolution can set from 75 to 1000 Dots per inch (DPI), the higher the DPI the more time it takes for laser cutter to complete the job.Usually, the print resolution is set at 500 DPI, the settings on the laptop will demonstrate the same.
# '''Auto Focus:'''In the Makerspace we use a manual focus instead of Auto Focus. Please, '''NEVER''' check the box, it will make the bed crash into the laser head
# '''Centre Engraving:''' it allows you to define the centre of the job.
# '''Job type'''
#* '''Raster:''' Used for engraving material. Vector lines that should be engraved should be set to 0.006” (0.152 mm) or greater line thickness.
#* '''Vector:''' Select when running cuts only. Vector lines that should be cut have to be set to 0.001” (0.0254 mm) or else it won’t recognized as cut.
#* '''Combined:''' Select when running both cutting and engraving.
# '''Piece size:''' Enter the size of the document size of the job.
# '''Raster Settings:'''
#* '''Speed:''' Determines the travel speed of the laser. It can be increased increments of 1%. The lower the speed, the deeper the cut. Each materials have their own specific value and can be in “Suggested Material settings” which is located on the Maker mobile.
#* '''Power:''' Determines the amount of laser energy that is delivered to the piece being cut/engraved and is adjustable in 1% increments. Each materials have their own specific value and can be in “Suggested Material settings” which is located on the Maker mobile.
# '''Vector Settings:'''
#* '''Speed:''' Determines the travel speed of the laser. It can be increased increments of 1%. The lower the speed, the deeper the cut. Each materials have their own specific value and can be in “Suggested Material settings” which is located on the Maker mobile.
#* '''Power:''' Determines the amount of laser energy that is delivered to the piece being cut/engraved and is adjustable in 1% increments. Each materials have their own specific value and can be in “Suggested Material settings” which is located on the Maker mobile.
#* '''Frequency:''' Determines the number of laser pulses per inch of cut. Lower frequency means less heat is being applied to the material. The frequency can range between 1 to 5000 Hz. Each materials have their own specific value and can be in “Suggested Material settings” which is located on the Maker mobile.
== How to Laser cut? ==
== How to Laser cut? ==
#* Try unplugging the USB-A Cable from the laser and plugging it back, the files should now be available on the Laser Screen
#* Try unplugging the USB-A Cable from the laser and plugging it back, the files should now be available on the Laser Screen
#* Make sure to choose the Printer that has a "(USB)" at the end of the printer name in Adobe Acrobat Reader
#* Make sure to choose the Printer that has a "(USB)" at the end of the printer name in Adobe Acrobat Reader
#* Try turning Off and On the laser
#* Try turning the laser Off and On.
# Vector not working: When sending a vector file, if the Laser Cutter does a sound right away and doesn't start, it means something is probably wrong with the file.
# Vector not working: When sending a vector file, if the Laser Cutter makes a sound right away and doesn't start, it means something is probably wrong with the file.
#* Make sure the line thickness is actually 0.001 inch
#* Make sure the line thickness is actually 0.001 inch.
#* Make sure opacity is at exactly 100%
#* Make sure opacity is at exactly 100%.
#* Make sure that the Vector or Combined setting in the Epilog Driver is selected
#* Make sure that the Vector or Combined setting in the Epilog Driver is selected.
#* Try opening the file back in inkscape or your preferred vector software and make sure the lines are a solid color
#* Try opening the file back in Inkscape or your preferred vector software and make sure the lines are a solid color
# Laser starts shifting on the side
# Laser starts shifting on the side
#* Stop the print and make sure the size doesn't exceed the size of the laser's bed (Zing 12"x12")
#* Stop the print and make sure the size doesn't exceed the size of the laser's bed (Zing 12"x12")
#* Ask staff to check the laser, but this issue will probably mean that the laser needs to go Out of Order for maintenance
#* Ask the staff to check the laser, but this issue will probably mean that the laser needs to go 'Out of Order' for maintenance
# Only part of the file gets printed
# Only part of the file gets printed
#* Check your canvas size is the actual size or bigger that everything that is in that document
#* Check your canvas size is the actual size or bigger that everything that is in that document