K40 Laser Cutter - Revision history

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2025-07-28T12:05:27Z

Feeds & Speeds

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 === [[User:Blu|Brandon]]'s Cork Coaster ===
 The following section is written for cutting 90mm (diameter) x 5mm (thickness) coasters.  Note that the coaster is not cut to size because it is precut into the final dimensions.
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2025-07-11T12:20:43Z

Feeds & Speeds

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2024-05-22T04:03:44Z

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	Read at least the "General Use" section of the [https://www.scorchworks.com/K40whisperer/k40w_manual.html K40 user manual (link)].		Read at least the "General Use" section of the [https://www.scorchworks.com/K40whisperer/k40w_manual.html K40 user manual (link)].

			When following the example speeds and power levels given below, use Power (mA) over Power (%) when possible.

	== General Advice and Precautions ==		== General Advice and Precautions ==

2024-02-18T19:06:53Z

Feeds & Speeds

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 Acrylic orientation should be such that the raster engraving is vertical when the sign is placed on the LED base.  The light reflects better inside the acrylic and provides more consistent lighting of the design in this manner.  The axis of the acrylic that is facing up should be parallel to the raster lines to look the best.
 === [[User:Blu|Brandon]]'s 3/16" (4.6mm) Edge-Lit Acrylic ===
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2024-02-17T18:31:28Z

Feeds & Speeds

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-Alignment should be accomplished such that the raster engraving is vertical when the sign is placed on the LED base.  The light reflects better inside the acrylic and provides more consistent lighting of the design in this manner.  The axis of the acrylic that is facing up should be parallel to the raster lines to look the best.
+Acrylic orientation should be such that the raster engraving is vertical when the sign is placed on the LED base.  The light reflects better inside the acrylic and provides more consistent lighting of the design in this manner.  The axis of the acrylic that is facing up should be parallel to the raster lines to look the best.
 == History ==

2024-01-27T10:15:47Z

Brandon's 1/8" (3.2mm) Acrylic: added alignment notes

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	machine age, air temperature, water temperature, and cutting location.		machine age, air temperature, water temperature, and cutting location.

	=== [[User:Blu\|Brandon]]'s 1/8" (3.2mm) Acrylic ===		=== [[User:Blu\|Brandon]]'s 1/8" (3.2mm) Edge-Lit Acrylic ===
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			Alignment should be accomplished such that the raster engraving is vertical when the sign is placed on the LED base. The light reflects better inside the acrylic and provides more consistent lighting of the design in this manner. The axis of the acrylic that is facing up should be parallel to the raster lines to look the best.

	== History ==		== History ==
	The K40 is a complex machine with a history of previous activity. This section is where the laser cutter upgrade history is documented.		The K40 is a complex machine with a history of previous activity. This section is where the laser cutter upgrade history is documented.

2024-01-26T22:16:48Z

added settings

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 == History ==
-The K40 is a complex machine with a history of previous activity.  Delve into the mysteries of this delightful machine here.
+The K40 is a complex machine with a history of previous activity.  This section is where the laser cutter upgrade history is documented.
 === Gallery ===
 <gallery>

2024-01-26T21:59:11Z

General Advice and Precautions: Clarified water cooling guideline

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	⚠ Always operate with lid closed.		⚠ Always operate with lid closed.

	⚠ Do not let machine "run ~~dry~~."		⚠ Do not let machine run without water cooling.

	⚠ Do not place hand along laser path.		⚠ Do not place hand along laser path.

2024-01-25T21:00:08Z

Air Assist Upgrades

2024-01-25T20:59:30Z

Air Assist Upgrades: added link to the drag chain stl

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	=== Air Assist Upgrades ===		=== Air Assist Upgrades ===
	[[File:K40DragChainBracket.stl]]		[[File:K40DragChainBracket.stl]]
			[[:File:K40DragChainBracket.stl]]


	[[User:BLu]] added a drag chain for the air assist on 2021-01-24.		[[User:BLu]] added a drag chain for the air assist on 2021-01-24.