Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- laser_cutter_training_sop [2020/08/11 19:46] – furst
+++ laser_cutter_training_sop [2021/04/27 17:41] (current) – furst
@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 =====CNSI Innovation Workshop and Microfluidics Lab Trotec Speedy100 and Rayjet 300 Safe Operating Procedures=====
-Updated March 2020\\
+Last Updated: Furst (8/28/20) \\
 This SOP is compiled from the following sources. For more information reference these sources.
   * [[https://www.troteclaser.com/fileadmin/content/images/Contact_Support/Manuals/8010-Speedy-100-Manual-EN.pdf|Trotec Speedy Manual]]
@@ Line 6: / Line 6: @@
   * {{ :tools:trotecspeedy:atmos_compact_operationmanual_v1_13_gb.pdf |Atmos Compact Operations Manual}}
-===Location===
+Instructor:
+Date:
+{| style=""
+|+ Attendees:
+!
+!
+Name (Last, First)
+!
+Group or Company
+!
+Signature (First, Last)
+|-
+|1
+|
+|
+|
+|-
+|2
+|
+|
+|
+|-
+|3
+|
+|
+|
+|-
+|4
+|
+|
+|
+|-
+|5
+|
+|
+|
+|-
+|6
+|
+|
+|
+|}
+-----
+====Location====
 The Trotec Laser printer is located upstairs in the Microfluidics Lab, while the Rayjet is located downstairs in the Innovation Workshop.
 __**Safety and Materials section applies to both the Trotec and Rayjet Laser Cutter**__
+====Overview====
+  * This training provides an introduction to using and operating the laser cutters including:
+    * File Types
+      * DXF
+      * PDF
+    * Software
+      * Job Control
+      * Corel Draw
+    * Safety
+      * Fire hazard
+      * Material composition
+    * Laser Cutter Use
 ====Safety Considerations====
@@ Line 73: / Line 134: @@
 Each printer has a honeycomb bed that is good for general laser cutting and engraving. The honeycomb bed is meant to support the part without damaging the bed underneath by the laser; the honeycomb bed should be used when making through cuts. If needed, parts may be mounted on the bed using magnets
-====Printing with the Trotec Laser Cutter====
+====Cutting with the Trotec Laser Cutter====
   - **Turn the printer on** with the power switch in the left back corner. Allow the printer to initialize, the bed will go to the bottom position.
   - **Place material on bed** and raise the bed using the up and down arrow keys.
@@ Line 91: / Line 152: @@
   - You can outline Jobs by right-clicking on the preview.
   - If everything is OK, click the play button and your part will begin to print.
-  - **YOU MUST NOT LEAVE WHILE PART IS PRINTING AS FIRES COULD OCCUR**
+  - **YOU MUST NOT LEAVE WHILE PART IS BEING CUT AS FIRES COULD OCCUR**
   - Once the print has been completed, open the lid, lower the bed and remove the part. Make sure all pieces of material are removed from bed.
   - Turn off the printer and close the lid. Computer should be left on.
@@ Line 97: / Line 158: @@
   - If JobControl will not allow you to drag file onto the build plate, either “minimize to job size'' was not checked or your build plate dimensions are bigger than those of the Trotec bed size.
   - If the PC will not connect to JobControl after clicking the USB button try restarting JobControl or turning the printer off and back on after 5 sec.
-====Printing with the Rayjet Laser Cutter====
+====Cutting with the Rayjet Laser Cutter====
   - **Turn the printer on** with the power switch in the left back corner. Allow the printer to initialize, the bed will go to the bottom position.
   - **Place material on bed** and raise the bed using the up and down arrow keys.
@@ Line 236: / Line 297: @@
   * All waste from the compact must be labeled as hazardous before disposal.
   * A more detailed list of all the error commands on the exhaust system can be found on page 40 of the manual (linked at the beginning of the SOP).
+-----
+=====Laser Cutter Quick Review=====
+Tool Lead:
+Contact: andrewfurst@ucsb.edu
+====Safety Concern====
+  * Looking directly into the laser can cause retinal damage.
+  * Do not cut unapproved martial including PVC, Metal, HDPE, compost materials containing epoxy, anything whose composition includes Chlorine or Florine.
+  * Do not leave laser cutter running untended for any reason
+  * Do not lift acrylic cover shield when laser is running
+  * Nitrogen back fill on mFL lab should be used when cutting materials prone to igniting.
+  * Confirm that the fume collection system is running whenever the laser is cutting or engraving.
+  * Laser lenses must be cleaned within ONE WEEK of time of use. If lenses has not been cleaned, clean before use to avoid damaging lenses.
+====Safe Operating Procedures Review====
+   - Turn on laser cutter and fume extractor
+  - Use focusing tool to set bed height based on workpiece, move laser to desired starting position
+  - Launch CorelDraw and import 2D sketch as PDF or DXF. Take the time to check scale using built in page rulers
+  - Set lines to be cut as RED and patterns to be engraved as BLACK. (must use true RGB red and black)
+  - Select Print -> Print settings
+  - Within Print settings select desired laser recipe based on material and thickness, verify one click print is turned off, print order is set to inner features first, and import dimensions from CorelDraw is selected
+  - Click Print
+  - Navigate to Trotec software
+  - Check Scale, do a dry run without laser power if necessary
+  - Send job to laser cutter
+====Maintenance====
+  * Mirror and lens mounted on cutting head should be cleaned once a week or before starting a job
+  * In body mirror (mirror #2) should be cleaned by Innovations Workshop staff once a month
+  * Acrylic top should be cleaned (inside and out) with Fantastik cleaner once a week DO NOT USE IPA
+  * Particulate filter for fume extraction should be cleaned and replaced as needed