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==Laser 1==
[[Category:Equipment]]
* Epilog Helix
[[Category:Clean Shop]]
* 45 Watt
* 18" x 24" bed
* vents to a filter. No MDF, leather, or other smokey/smelly materials.


==Laser 2==
[[File:mn-bosslaser.jpeg|400px|100W laser cutters]]
* BossLaser LS2440
[[File:mn-epilog.jpeg|400px|45W laser cutter]]
* 100 watt
* 24" x 40" bed
* vents to a filter. No MDF, leather, or other smokey/smelly materials.
* based on testing by a member, the kerf is 0.004" or 0.1016mm


==Laser 3==
Our [[Laser Cutters|laser cutters]] are one of the most used tools because it's fast and accurate to cut out your designs. In our facility, you will first set up your design in a vector program like Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW. If working with the lower power [[Epilog Helix]], you will "print" your design from the attached computer. Our other two 100W lasers use Lightburn to set the carving order and power settings.
* "Red" laser. Chinese parts, no make or model.
* 100 watt
* bed size: 30" x 26"
* vents to a filter. MDF, leather, other smokey/smelly materials are not allowed.


==Laser 4==
== Laser Cutters Reference ==
* Thunder laser
* [[Epilog Helix]] - 45W, 18x24" (450x600 mm); practical size 17x23" (430x590 mm)
* 100 watt
* [[BossLaser LS2440]] - 100W, 24x40" (600x1000 mm); practical size 23x39" (590x980 mm)
* ?" x ?"
* [[Red Laser]] - 100W, 19.6x27.5" (500x700 mm); practical size 19x27" (480x690 mm)
* currently used for COVID face shields; not available to members at this time.
 
==Laser 5==
* "gray" laser
* 150 watt
* 24" x 40"
* not currently operational
* preparing to sell it


==Filters==
==Filters==
4 BOFA HEPA filters
3 BOFA HEPA filters


==Air Compressors==
==Air Compressors==
== Recommended CO2 Laser cutter / Engraver settings ==
=== Boss Laser 100W ===
The following is extracted from a historical
[https://web.archive.org/web/20210414201911/https://www.bosslaser.com/laser-settings/ page]
on the Boss Laser for 100W settings
{| class="wikitable"
|+ CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Settings For Common Materials
|-
!Material                          || Power % ||  Speed(mm/s) ||  Interval / scan <br> GAP (mm) || Thickness
|-
|ACRYLIC - Engraving                ||  20    ||      350    ||      .065        || ANY
|-
|ACRYLIC - Cutting                  ||  75    ||        15    ||      N/A        ||  1/4"
|-
|Anodized Aluminum - Engraving      ||  20    ||        325    ||      .065        ||  ANY
|-
|Balsa Wood - Engraving            ||  20    ||        350    ||      .065        ||  Any
|-
|Balsa Wood - Cutting              ||  55    ||        25    ||      N/A        ||  1/8"
|-
|Bass Wood - Engraving              ||  25    ||        350    ||      .065        ||  Any
|-
|Bass Wood - Cutting                ||  55    ||        25    ||      N/A          || 1/8"
|-
|Birch Wood - Engraving            ||  25    ||        350    ||      .065        ||  Any
|-
|Birch Wood - Cutting              ||  70    ||        15    ||      N/A        ||  1/4"
|-
|Birch Plywood - Engraving          ||  25    ||        350    ||      .065        ||  Any
|-
|Birch Plywood - Cutting            ||  75    ||        15    ||      N/A        ||  1/4"
|-
|Cardboard - Engraving              ||  20    ||        350    ||      .065        ||  Any
|-
|Cardboard - Cutting                ||  60    ||        15    ||      N/A        ||  1/4"
|-
|Ceramic - Engraving                ||  40    ||        350    ||      .065        ||  Any
|-
|Glass - Engraving                  ||  25    ||        325    ||      .065        || Any
|-
|Granite - Engraving                ||  25    ||        275    ||      .065        ||  Any
|-
|Leather - Engraving                ||  18    ||        350    ||      .065        ||  Any
|-
|Leather - Cutting                  ||  75    ||        12    ||      N/A        ||  1/8"
|-
|Powder-coated Metal - Engraving    ||  20    ||        325    ||      .065        ||  Any
|-
|Mirror - Back-side; Engraving      ||  20    ||        325    ||      .065        ||  Any
|-
|Paper - Cutting                    ||  15    ||        25    ||      N/A        ||  1/100"
|-
|Romark - Multi-colored; Engraving  ||  20    ||        350    ||      .065        ||  Any
|-
|Rubber - Engraving                ||  20    ||        350    ||      .065        ||  Any
|-
|Rubber - Cutting                  ||  75    ||        12    ||      N/A        ||  1/8"
|-
|Foam - Cutting                    ||  55    ||        25    ||      N/A        ||  1/4"
|}
=== Member Settings ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+ CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Settings For Common Materials
|-
!Material                          || Power % ||  Speed(mm/s) ||  Interval / scan <br> GAP (mm) || Thickness
|-
|CARDBOARD - C Flute            ||  45, 35    ||      65    ||      -        || 3mm
|-
|PAPER - Cardstock            ||  10    ||      65    ||      -        || 80 lb
|-
|PAPER - Linen paper            ||  15    ||      65    ||      -        || Thick
|-
|}
==Software==
See [https://makernexuswiki.com/wiki/Lightburn Lighburn]

Latest revision as of 13:41, 15 October 2025


100W laser cutters 45W laser cutter

Our laser cutters are one of the most used tools because it's fast and accurate to cut out your designs. In our facility, you will first set up your design in a vector program like Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW. If working with the lower power Epilog Helix, you will "print" your design from the attached computer. Our other two 100W lasers use Lightburn to set the carving order and power settings.

Laser Cutters Reference

  • Epilog Helix - 45W, 18x24" (450x600 mm); practical size 17x23" (430x590 mm)
  • BossLaser LS2440 - 100W, 24x40" (600x1000 mm); practical size 23x39" (590x980 mm)
  • Red Laser - 100W, 19.6x27.5" (500x700 mm); practical size 19x27" (480x690 mm)

Filters

3 BOFA HEPA filters

Air Compressors

Recommended CO2 Laser cutter / Engraver settings

Boss Laser 100W

The following is extracted from a historical page on the Boss Laser for 100W settings

CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Settings For Common Materials
Material Power % Speed(mm/s) Interval / scan
GAP (mm)		 Thickness
ACRYLIC - Engraving 20 350 .065 ANY
ACRYLIC - Cutting 75 15 N/A 1/4"
Anodized Aluminum - Engraving 20 325 .065 ANY
Balsa Wood - Engraving 20 350 .065 Any
Balsa Wood - Cutting 55 25 N/A 1/8"
Bass Wood - Engraving 25 350 .065 Any
Bass Wood - Cutting 55 25 N/A 1/8"
Birch Wood - Engraving 25 350 .065 Any
Birch Wood - Cutting 70 15 N/A 1/4"
Birch Plywood - Engraving 25 350 .065 Any
Birch Plywood - Cutting 75 15 N/A 1/4"
Cardboard - Engraving 20 350 .065 Any
Cardboard - Cutting 60 15 N/A 1/4"
Ceramic - Engraving 40 350 .065 Any
Glass - Engraving 25 325 .065 Any
Granite - Engraving 25 275 .065 Any
Leather - Engraving 18 350 .065 Any
Leather - Cutting 75 12 N/A 1/8"
Powder-coated Metal - Engraving 20 325 .065 Any
Mirror - Back-side; Engraving 20 325 .065 Any
Paper - Cutting 15 25 N/A 1/100"
Romark - Multi-colored; Engraving 20 350 .065 Any
Rubber - Engraving 20 350 .065 Any
Rubber - Cutting 75 12 N/A 1/8"
Foam - Cutting 55 25 N/A 1/4"

Member Settings

CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Settings For Common Materials
Material Power % Speed(mm/s) Interval / scan
GAP (mm)		 Thickness
CARDBOARD - C Flute 45, 35 65 - 3mm
PAPER - Cardstock 10 65 - 80 lb
PAPER - Linen paper 15 65 - Thick

Software

See Lighburn

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