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* 6/27/2019 Universal was repaired by Scientific Spectrum Midwest to full functionality. Need to fix air supply before the Universal is put back into service. See required parts needed [[Media:Air_Assist_Parts_Assembly.doc ]] See [[Media:2_Table_Calibration_Platform_Lasers.pdf]] and [[Media:5_Cleaning_and_Maintenance.pdf]] for maintenance. If you need to get familiar with the universal, please checkout out [[Media:6_Keep_these_thoughts_in_mind_when_creating_a_drawing.pdf]] and [[Media: | * 6/27/2019 Universal was repaired by Scientific Spectrum Midwest to full functionality. Need to fix air supply before the Universal is put back into service. See required parts needed [[Media:Air_Assist_Parts_Assembly.doc]] See [[Media:2_Table_Calibration_Platform_Lasers.pdf]] and [[Media:5_Cleaning_and_Maintenance.pdf]] for maintenance. If you need to get familiar with the universal, please checkout out [[Media:6_Keep_these_thoughts_in_mind_when_creating_a_drawing.pdf]] and [[Media:7_Laser_procedure.pdf]] | ||
* 5/19/2019 Universal laser is not working. Ask the Area Host at lasers@pumpingstationone.org for more information. | * 5/19/2019 Universal laser is not working. Ask the Area Host at lasers@pumpingstationone.org for more information. | ||
* 04/1/2019 Back Up And running, Check Google Group for more details | * 04/1/2019 Back Up And running, Check Google Group for more details | ||
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The laser volunteers will be notified automatically after the form is submitted. You will then be notified when the next authorization is scheduled. (approx. every 2 weeks at the authorizers discretion) | The laser volunteers will be notified automatically after the form is submitted. You will then be notified when the next authorization is scheduled. (approx. every 2 weeks at the authorizers discretion) | ||
If no authorizations are scheduled in the next 30 days, then post | If no authorizations are scheduled in the next 30 days, then post to #lasers slack channel; look for a recent thread about laser authorizations and post there. | ||
Please review the wiki and the reference materials before attending an authorization. | Please review the wiki and the reference materials before attending an authorization. | ||
If you have other questions after the reviewing the wiki | If you have other questions after the reviewing the wiki, Please reach out on #lasers slack channel, respond to a recent authorization thread, and if you still need help then try a direct message to the authorizers at laser-auths@pumpingstationone.org . | ||
== Usage Policy == | == Usage Policy == | ||
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* [https://sites.saic.edu/aoc/laser-cutting/lasermaterials/ Materials Settings Reference] | * [https://sites.saic.edu/aoc/laser-cutting/lasermaterials/ Materials Settings Reference] | ||
* [[Media:6_Keep_these_thoughts_in_mind_when_creating_a_drawing.pdf]] | * [[Media:6_Keep_these_thoughts_in_mind_when_creating_a_drawing.pdf]] | ||
* [[Media: | * [[Media:7_Laser_procedure.pdf]] - .001pt line weight doesn't preview well, but its there. | ||
== About == | == About == | ||
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== Laser Materials == | == Laser Materials == | ||
Acrylic and wood are safe materials to cut on the laser. | |||
Many materials are unsafe, see [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/wiki/Laser_Materials https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Laser_Materials] for a list. | |||
'''NEVER CUT FOAM - IT IS THE #1 CAUSE OF DAMAGING LASER CUTTERS.''' Even if it seems safe, the foam WILL catch fire and damage the equipment before you can stop it. | |||
A starting point for settings using the laser is here - [https://sites.saic.edu/aoc/laser-cutting/lasermaterials/ Materials Settings Reference] | |||
== Maintenance == | == Maintenance == | ||
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== Maintenance Files == | == Maintenance Files == | ||
* | *'''Do Not Throw Way Old Lens or Mirror Frames for the Universal.''' They can be repurposed with 3rd Party lens/mirrors for 1/5 the cost and the same performance. | ||
* Replacement mirrors for the universal are very expensive because they semi-circular. However, they are simply a 25mm radius mirror that can be grounded down. The files for 3D printing the guides are here[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d0jqYUwdTXVxafVrquHKa0RhF3BgHpDw?usp=sharing}]. Protect the mirrored surface when grinding, then super glue the new mirror to available mounting frames. | * Replacement mirrors for the universal are very expensive because they semi-circular. However, they are simply a 25mm radius mirror that can be grounded down. The files for 3D printing the guides are here[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d0jqYUwdTXVxafVrquHKa0RhF3BgHpDw?usp=sharing}]. Protect the mirrored surface when grinding, then super glue the new mirror to available mounting frames. | ||
== Bugs/Quirks == | |||
*UCP stopped showing previews for and cutting color layers that were marked as "VECT" despite having the correct colors and line weights. This was tested with Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat. Files that had been previously created and were in the file cache still worked though. What seems to have fixed the issue '''was selecting a material from the material library in Adobe Illustrator's advanced print dialog and printing the project with those settings first''' - "VECT" worked. From there you can go back into the print dialog and start selecting your own layers to output as "VECT". | |||
[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Universal_Maintenance Universal Maintenance] | [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Universal_Maintenance Universal Maintenance] | ||
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* lens diameter 19.05mm x 50.8mmFD | * lens diameter 19.05mm x 50.8mmFD | ||
== List of Currently Authorized Maintainers == | == List of Currently Authorized Maintainers == | ||
