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=== Aluminum Air Assist === | |||
2021-05-03 "Cloudray" aluminum air assist nozzle installed | |||
=== Laser Tube === | === Laser Tube === |
Revision as of 01:01, 28 May 2021
Getting Started
TODO
General Advice and Precautions
Do not place hand along laser path.
Software Support
TODO
Materials
TODO
History
The K40 is a complex machine with a history of previous activity. Delve into the mysteries of this delightful machine here.
Gallery
Aluminum Air Assist
2021-05-03 "Cloudray" aluminum air assist nozzle installed
Laser Tube
The laser tube was replaced after being broken from a loss of cooling incident on 2021-03-17.
Laser Path
The focusing mirror was broken on 2021-01-26 and subsequently replaced on 2021-02-01.
Air Assist Upgrades
User:BLu added a drag chain for the air assist on 2021-01-24.
The air assist pump and nozzle were installed on 2021-01-31.
Alignment
User:BLu first aligned the laser on 2020-12-24.
Acquisition
The K40 laser cutter was purchased by User:BLu on 2020-12-03 and arrived at MAG Laboratory on 2020-12-07.
Future Upgrades
The K40 is due for many future upgrades including but not limited to:
- air assist
- height adjustable table
- visible laser cutting locator