From 7ef70dca7b91dc9178c5c52be93c85501061028f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Simon Arlott Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2025 20:59:27 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add more usage information to the laser cutters --- syllabuses/G2/Big Laser Cutter/syllabus.md | 13 +++++++++---- syllabuses/G2/Small Laser Cutter/syllabus.md | 19 +++++++++++-------- 2 files changed, 20 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/syllabuses/G2/Big Laser Cutter/syllabus.md b/syllabuses/G2/Big Laser Cutter/syllabus.md index b42f248..66ad968 100644 --- a/syllabuses/G2/Big Laser Cutter/syllabus.md +++ b/syllabuses/G2/Big Laser Cutter/syllabus.md @@ -39,8 +39,8 @@ * Tap your tag on the access control * Ensure the external extractor fan is running * Release the E-Stop -* Power on the machine (green button/key switch) -* Ensure the internal air assist/pump is running (unless cutting paper) +* Power on the machine (green button) +* Ensure the internal air assist is running (unless cutting paper) * Ensure the chiller is running * If it is not, alarm will continue sounding for more than a second and machine should not be used. @@ -71,10 +71,15 @@ should not usually be used above 25C, and how to check the temperature * Basic use of the software * Setting appropriate power/speeds for different materials -* Using the cutter's control panel to move the head/carriage +* Using the cutter's control panel to move the head/carriage (don't move it + outside the allowed area because there is no protection against this) * Positioning the workpiece and setting Z (vertical) alignment * Focusing the laser -* Using the test button before cutting + * Place the 12mm focusing cylinder on the material under the laser and loosen + the ring on the laser head/carriage to drop it onto the material so that the + air flow stops, then tighten the ring and remove the focusing cylinder +* Using the test button before cutting (the red light indicates the outer + boundary of the cutting/engraving area) ### Materials diff --git a/syllabuses/G2/Small Laser Cutter/syllabus.md b/syllabuses/G2/Small Laser Cutter/syllabus.md index 0dd03d3..a37bebc 100644 --- a/syllabuses/G2/Small Laser Cutter/syllabus.md +++ b/syllabuses/G2/Small Laser Cutter/syllabus.md @@ -22,14 +22,13 @@ ### Lid * Do not operate if the lid doesn't stay open on its own -* Users may hit their head on the lid when arranging materials ## Startup checks -### Enclosure is intact and all access panels are closed +### Enclosure is intact and access panel is closed -* Check the laser enclosure and viewing windows aren't damaged -* Check all access panels are locked closed +* Check the laser enclosure and viewing window isn't damaged +* Check the access panel is locked closed ## Usage @@ -39,8 +38,8 @@ * Tap your tag on the access control * Ensure the external extractor fan is running * Release the E-Stop -* Power on the machine (green button/key switch) -* Ensure the internal air assist/pump is running (unless cutting paper) +* Power on the machine (key switch) +* Ensure the internal air pump is running (unless cutting paper) ### Stopping of the machine @@ -69,9 +68,13 @@ should not usually be used above 25C, and how to check the temperature * Basic use of the software * Setting appropriate power/speeds for different materials -* Using the cutter's control panel to move the head/carriage +* Using the cutter's control panel to move the head/carriage (don't move it + outside the allowed area because there is no protection against this) * Positioning the workpiece and setting Z (vertical) alignment -* Using the test button before cutting + * The 60cm alignment tool should be placed on the material at the left of the + laser head/carriage and be made flush with the top of it +* Using the test button before cutting (the red light indicates the outer + boundary of the cutting/engraving area) ### Materials