BOSS LS-3655 150w Laser Engraver: Difference between revisions

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== About ==

== Status ==

== Software ==

== Usage Policy ==

* If someone is waiting in line to use the laser, no active test cut or cut series shall be longer than 1 hour. No jobs will be allowed to start that overrun the 1 hour time limit when a new user is waiting.

* In the case that your last cut is longer than the 1 hour time limit, and a waiting user presents themselves after the cut has started, the cut job shall be allowed to finish and the waiting user will be allowed to set up their file in their own user account, during the cutting period.

* Waiting users shall notify the current user verbally that they are waiting and where they will be waiting until it is their turn. If multiple users are waiting, the next waiting user must start their test cutting or cut job within 10 minutes of being notified of a laser opening. The current user will keep a record of who is waiting, where they will be, and notify subsequent users of the status of the queue. The current user will find the next waiting user and verbally inform them that the laser is available.

== Authorization ==

====Area Host====

====Volunteer authorizers:====

*Jeff Zelnio

=== Preparing yourself to become authorized ===

* 1. Know what you're doing as best as you can - come pre-trained on your own time to make the authorization go smoother and faster.

* 3. Have some familiarity with the kinds of files you would bring to the Boss to cut.

To that end; you could download and become familiar a bit with RDWorks, the software you will use to drive the Boss. Links are on this page.

You can read a bit of the manual, which is also linked on this page, or watch some YouTube videos.  

Bring files in from Adobe Illustrator in Illustrator format, with lines set to have SOME sort of stroke, I'd recommend 1 point stroke, and some simple color applied to the stroke for each "layer" you want to have in RDWorks. You will want to have one color/layer assigned for each type or strength of cut/engrave you'll be doing in that job. For instance, you might want a deep engraving, a shallow engraving, a cut that goes all the way through the material and maybe a cut that just barely touches the top surface (called a 'kiss cut) and that would mean you would need four distinct colors of stroke used in your file. You should investigate the usefullness of SVG, DXF and DWG files as well, but Illustrator files will give you the best first experiences.  

== Settings ==

* Honeycomb vs. Aluminum Lamella : The honeycomb is used for engraving and pieces that benefit from precise leveling. Use the aluminum lamella (slats under honeycomb) for cutting through to reduce flashback and improve airflow (warning small pieces will  fall through).

== Procedures ==

=== Powering On Machine ===

*** PolyStyrene Foam

*** PolyPropylene Foam

** Other:

*** Epoxy

=== Safe Materials for Cutting ===

** Plastics:

*** Acrylic (also known as Plexiglas, Lucite, PMMA)

*** Delrin (POM, acetal)

*** Mylar (polyester)

*** Nylon – melts badly

*** Styrene

*** Two-tone acrylic – top color different than core material, usually for custom instrumentation panels, signs, and plaques.

*** Depron foam – often used for RC planes.

*** EPM

** Other:

*** Cloths (leather, suede, felt, hemp, cotton)

[https://rdworkslab.com/index.php Forum for RDworks user group]

Following are a couple good YouTube Channels with lots of information on the software and machine

* [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&returnto=BOSS+LS-3655+150w+Laser+Engraver SarbarMultimedia]

== List of Currently Authorized Users ==

! Trained By

! Date

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|Andrew Camardella

|2018-10-03

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