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<p>JasonE: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 3mm-10mm tested successfully<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm pig skin leather tested<br /> 3mm pig skin tested<br /> 2mm unknown vege tan tested<br /> <br /> ===plywood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> up to 8mm successfully cut through(capable of cutting up to 20mm)<br /> <br /> ===corflute===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm corflute tested, engraving must be on low power(less than 20%)<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> Engraving tested only<br /> Low power engraving<br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 20mm thickness cut successfully<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> <br /> Acrylic is a transparent plastic material with outstanding strength, stiffness, and optical clarity. Acrylic sheet is easy to fabricate, bonds well with adhesives and solvents, and is easy to thermoform. It has superior weathering properties compared to many other transparent plastics. to learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate) Acrylic]<br /> <br /> <br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with cutting and etching.<br /> Slow movement speed results in clean, smooth edges on the cut and etching can produce very interesting and varied effects which can easily be backlit.<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> <br /> Leather is cured/processed animal skin. Although leather is often made of cows' skin, it can also be made from the skin of pigs, goats, sheep, dogs, and cats as well as crocodiles, ostriches, and other “exotic” animals. <br /> <br /> There are two main kinds of leather, Vege tan and Chromium tan.<br /> Vege tan is cured/treated with natural chemicals and materials to produce a clean, strong, leather of variying thicknesses.<br /> vege tan is safe to cut in the Laser cutter as the chemicals used in its processing don't produce harmful fumes. Smells horrible.<br /> <br /> Chromium tan leather is made using Chromium sulfate. Faster to process than vege tan though not as strong. When burned Chromium Tan leather produces toxic fumes and thus cannot be used in our laser cutter.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leather#Tanning_methods Leather]<br /> <br /> ===Plywood===<br /> <br /> Plywood is an engineered wood made from multiple layers of thin veneer that are glued together. Each adjacent layer is rotated by up to 90 degrees to improve strength and other qualities. The layers are adhered together with glues or resins which can be toxic when laser cut which is why only plywood made for laser cutting should be used.<br /> <br /> We have tested up to 20mm thickness of laser cutter plywood and extensively used 3mm and 5mm plywood. It gives a beautiful engraving finish and cuts well though can burn if the power is set too high.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plywood Plywood]<br /> <br /> ===Corflute===<br /> <br /> Corflute is the industry name given to corrugated polypropylene, a fluted plastic which is lightweight yet rigid. The plastic is extruded to give it the large rectangular flutes all the way through it, and it has medium outdoor longevity. The name “Corflute” is actually registered to Corex but the industry has picked it up and now uses it as a generic term for fluted plastic.<br /> <br /> Corrugated plastic has been tested with cutting and engraving, though not many tests have been done. It is safe to use on the laser cutter however very low power settings are required.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrugated_plastic Corflute]<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> Polylactic acid or PLA is a common bioplastic used in 3D printing. PLA is primarily made from fermented plant starch, such as corn or sugarcane, and is widely used in industry, agriculture and even medical applications. PLA filament is the most common filament used at Tinkd and can make all sorts of different objects.<br /> <br /> <br /> Engraving and cutting has been tested with small PLA prints. low power is required as the PLA can melt and deform easily. Care also needs to be taken when using on the laser cutter as most 3D printed objects have only a thing shell of plastic and a gyroid or honeycomb interior.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polylactic_acid#Applications PLA ]<br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |'''Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan'''<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''HDPE/milk bottle plastic'''<br /> |Catches fire and melts<br /> |It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyStyrene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |''It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!''<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyPropylene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> |-<br /> |'''Fiberglass'''<br /> |Emits Fumes<br /> |'' It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)''<br /> |-<br /> |'''Coated Carbon Fiber'''<br /> |Emits Noxious Fumes<br /> |}</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=213 2022-11-25T00:55:07Z

<p>JasonE: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 3mm-10mm tested successfully<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm pig skin leather tested<br /> 3mm pig skin tested<br /> 2mm unknown vege tan tested<br /> <br /> ===plywood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> up to 8mm successfully cut through(capable of cutting up to 20mm)<br /> <br /> ===corflute===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm corflute tested, engraving must be on low power(less than 20%)<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> Engraving tested only<br /> Low power engraving<br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 20mm thickness cut successfully<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> <br /> Acrylic is a transparent plastic material with outstanding strength, stiffness, and optical clarity. Acrylic sheet is easy to fabricate, bonds well with adhesives and solvents, and is easy to thermoform. It has superior weathering properties compared to many other transparent plastics. to learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate) Acrylic]<br /> <br /> <br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with cutting and etching.<br /> Slow movement speed results in clean, smooth edges on the cut and etching can produce very interesting and varied effects which can easily be backlit.<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> <br /> Leather is cured/processed animal skin. Although leather is often made of cows' skin, it can also be made from the skin of pigs, goats, sheep, dogs, and cats as well as crocodiles, ostriches, and other “exotic” animals. <br /> <br /> There are two main kinds of leather, Vege tan and Chromium tan.<br /> Vege tan is cured/treated with natural chemicals and materials to produce a clean, strong, leather of variying thicknesses.<br /> vege tan is safe to cut in the Laser cutter as the chemicals used in its processing don't produce harmful fumes. Smells horrible.<br /> <br /> Chromium tan leather is made using Chromium sulfate. Faster to process than vege tan though not as strong. When burned Chromium Tan leather produces toxic fumes and thus cannot be used in our laser cutter.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leather#Tanning_methods Leather]<br /> <br /> ===Plywood===<br /> <br /> Plywood is an engineered wood made from multiple layers of thin veneer that are glued together. Each adjacent layer is rotated by up to 90 degrees to improve strength and other qualities. The layers are adhered together with glues or resins which can be toxic when laser cut which is why only plywood made for laser cutting should be used.<br /> <br /> We have tested up to 20mm thickness of laser cutter plywood and extensively used 3mm and 5mm plywood. It gives a beautiful engraving finish and cuts well though can burn if the power is set too high.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plywood Plywood]<br /> <br /> ===Corflute===<br /> <br /> Corflute is the industry name given to corrugated polypropylene, a fluted plastic which is lightweight yet rigid. The plastic is extruded to give it the large rectangular flutes all the way through it, and it has medium outdoor longevity. The name “Corflute” is actually registered to Corex but the industry has picked it up and now uses it as a generic term for fluted plastic.<br /> <br /> Corrugated plastic has been tested with cutting and engraving, though not many tests have been done. It is safe to use on the laser cutter however very low power settings are required.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrugated_plastic Corflute]<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> Polylactic acid or PLA is a common bioplastic used in 3D printing. PLA is primarily made from fermented plant starch, such as corn or sugarcane, and is widely used in industry, agriculture and even medical applications. PLA filament is the most common filament used at Tinkd and can make all sorts of different objects.<br /> <br /> <br /> Engraving and cutting has been tested with small PLA prints. low power is required as the PLA can melt and deform easily. Care also needs to be taken when using on the laser cutter as most 3D printed objects have only a thing shell of plastic and a gyroid or honeycomb interior.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polylactic_acid#Applications PLA ]<br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===<br /> <br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |'''Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan'''<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''HDPE/milk bottle plastic'''<br /> |Catches fire and melts<br /> |It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyStyrene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |''It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!''<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyPropylene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> |-<br /> |'''Fiberglass'''<br /> |Emits Fumes<br /> |'' It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)''<br /> |-<br /> |'''Coated Carbon Fiber'''<br /> |Emits Noxious Fumes<br /> |}</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=212 2022-11-22T06:23:25Z

<p>JasonE: /* PLA 3D printed objects */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 3mm-10mm tested successfully<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm pig skin leather tested<br /> 3mm pig skin tested<br /> 2mm unknown vege tan tested<br /> <br /> ===plywood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> up to 8mm successfully cut through(capable of cutting up to 20mm)<br /> <br /> ===corflute===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm corflute tested, engraving must be on low power(less than 20%)<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> Engraving tested only<br /> Low power engraving<br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 20mm thickness cut successfully<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |'''Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan'''<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''HDPE/milk bottle plastic'''<br /> |Catches fire and melts<br /> |It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyStyrene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |''It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!''<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyPropylene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> |-<br /> |'''Fiberglass'''<br /> |Emits Fumes<br /> |'' It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)''<br /> |-<br /> |'''Coated Carbon Fiber'''<br /> |Emits Noxious Fumes<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> <br /> Acrylic is a transparent plastic material with outstanding strength, stiffness, and optical clarity. Acrylic sheet is easy to fabricate, bonds well with adhesives and solvents, and is easy to thermoform. It has superior weathering properties compared to many other transparent plastics. to learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate) Acrylic]<br /> <br /> <br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with cutting and etching.<br /> Slow movement speed results in clean, smooth edges on the cut and etching can produce very interesting and varied effects which can easily be backlit.<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> <br /> Leather is cured/processed animal skin. Although leather is often made of cows' skin, it can also be made from the skin of pigs, goats, sheep, dogs, and cats as well as crocodiles, ostriches, and other “exotic” animals. <br /> <br /> There are two main kinds of leather, Vege tan and Chromium tan.<br /> Vege tan is cured/treated with natural chemicals and materials to produce a clean, strong, leather of variying thicknesses.<br /> vege tan is safe to cut in the Laser cutter as the chemicals used in its processing don't produce harmful fumes. Smells horrible.<br /> <br /> Chromium tan leather is made using Chromium sulfate. Faster to process than vege tan though not as strong. When burned Chromium Tan leather produces toxic fumes and thus cannot be used in our laser cutter.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leather#Tanning_methods Leather]<br /> <br /> ===Plywood===<br /> <br /> Plywood is an engineered wood made from multiple layers of thin veneer that are glued together. Each adjacent layer is rotated by up to 90 degrees to improve strength and other qualities. The layers are adhered together with glues or resins which can be toxic when laser cut which is why only plywood made for laser cutting should be used.<br /> <br /> We have tested up to 20mm thickness of laser cutter plywood and extensively used 3mm and 5mm plywood. It gives a beautiful engraving finish and cuts well though can burn if the power is set too high.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plywood Plywood]<br /> <br /> ===Corflute===<br /> <br /> Corflute is the industry name given to corrugated polypropylene, a fluted plastic which is lightweight yet rigid. The plastic is extruded to give it the large rectangular flutes all the way through it, and it has medium outdoor longevity. The name “Corflute” is actually registered to Corex but the industry has picked it up and now uses it as a generic term for fluted plastic.<br /> <br /> Corrugated plastic has been tested with cutting and engraving, though not many tests have been done. It is safe to use on the laser cutter however very low power settings are required.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrugated_plastic Corflute]<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> Polylactic acid or PLA is a common bioplastic used in 3D printing. PLA is primarily made from fermented plant starch, such as corn or sugarcane, and is widely used in industry, agriculture and even medical applications. PLA filament is the most common filament used at Tinkd and can make all sorts of different objects.<br /> <br /> <br /> Engraving and cutting has been tested with small PLA prints. low power is required as the PLA can melt and deform easily. Care also needs to be taken when using on the laser cutter as most 3D printed objects have only a thing shell of plastic and a gyroid or honeycomb interior.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polylactic_acid#Applications PLA ]<br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=211 2022-11-22T06:23:00Z

<p>JasonE: /* PLA 3D printed objects */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 3mm-10mm tested successfully<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm pig skin leather tested<br /> 3mm pig skin tested<br /> 2mm unknown vege tan tested<br /> <br /> ===plywood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> up to 8mm successfully cut through(capable of cutting up to 20mm)<br /> <br /> ===corflute===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm corflute tested, engraving must be on low power(less than 20%)<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> Engraving tested only<br /> Low power engraving<br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 20mm thickness cut successfully<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |'''Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan'''<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''HDPE/milk bottle plastic'''<br /> |Catches fire and melts<br /> |It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyStyrene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |''It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!''<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyPropylene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> |-<br /> |'''Fiberglass'''<br /> |Emits Fumes<br /> |'' It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)''<br /> |-<br /> |'''Coated Carbon Fiber'''<br /> |Emits Noxious Fumes<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> <br /> Acrylic is a transparent plastic material with outstanding strength, stiffness, and optical clarity. Acrylic sheet is easy to fabricate, bonds well with adhesives and solvents, and is easy to thermoform. It has superior weathering properties compared to many other transparent plastics. to learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate) Acrylic]<br /> <br /> <br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with cutting and etching.<br /> Slow movement speed results in clean, smooth edges on the cut and etching can produce very interesting and varied effects which can easily be backlit.<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> <br /> Leather is cured/processed animal skin. Although leather is often made of cows' skin, it can also be made from the skin of pigs, goats, sheep, dogs, and cats as well as crocodiles, ostriches, and other “exotic” animals. <br /> <br /> There are two main kinds of leather, Vege tan and Chromium tan.<br /> Vege tan is cured/treated with natural chemicals and materials to produce a clean, strong, leather of variying thicknesses.<br /> vege tan is safe to cut in the Laser cutter as the chemicals used in its processing don't produce harmful fumes. Smells horrible.<br /> <br /> Chromium tan leather is made using Chromium sulfate. Faster to process than vege tan though not as strong. When burned Chromium Tan leather produces toxic fumes and thus cannot be used in our laser cutter.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leather#Tanning_methods Leather]<br /> <br /> ===Plywood===<br /> <br /> Plywood is an engineered wood made from multiple layers of thin veneer that are glued together. Each adjacent layer is rotated by up to 90 degrees to improve strength and other qualities. The layers are adhered together with glues or resins which can be toxic when laser cut which is why only plywood made for laser cutting should be used.<br /> <br /> We have tested up to 20mm thickness of laser cutter plywood and extensively used 3mm and 5mm plywood. It gives a beautiful engraving finish and cuts well though can burn if the power is set too high.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plywood Plywood]<br /> <br /> ===Corflute===<br /> <br /> Corflute is the industry name given to corrugated polypropylene, a fluted plastic which is lightweight yet rigid. The plastic is extruded to give it the large rectangular flutes all the way through it, and it has medium outdoor longevity. The name “Corflute” is actually registered to Corex but the industry has picked it up and now uses it as a generic term for fluted plastic.<br /> <br /> Corrugated plastic has been tested with cutting and engraving, though not many tests have been done. It is safe to use on the laser cutter however very low power settings are required.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrugated_plastic Corflute]<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> Polylactic acid or PLA is a common bioplastic used in 3D printing. PLA is primarily made from fermented plant starch, such as corn or sugarcane, and is widely used in industry, agriculture and even medical applications. PLA filament is the most common filament used at Tinkd and can make all sorts of different objects.<br /> <br /> <br /> Engraving and cutting has been tested with small PLA prints. low power is required as the PLA can melt and deform easily. Care also needs to be taken when using on the laser cutter as most 3D printed objects have only a thing shell of plastic and a gyroid or honeycomb interior.<br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=210 2022-11-22T06:12:01Z

<p>JasonE: /* Corflute */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 3mm-10mm tested successfully<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm pig skin leather tested<br /> 3mm pig skin tested<br /> 2mm unknown vege tan tested<br /> <br /> ===plywood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> up to 8mm successfully cut through(capable of cutting up to 20mm)<br /> <br /> ===corflute===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm corflute tested, engraving must be on low power(less than 20%)<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> Engraving tested only<br /> Low power engraving<br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 20mm thickness cut successfully<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |'''Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan'''<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''HDPE/milk bottle plastic'''<br /> |Catches fire and melts<br /> |It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyStyrene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |''It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!''<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyPropylene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> |-<br /> |'''Fiberglass'''<br /> |Emits Fumes<br /> |'' It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)''<br /> |-<br /> |'''Coated Carbon Fiber'''<br /> |Emits Noxious Fumes<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> <br /> Acrylic is a transparent plastic material with outstanding strength, stiffness, and optical clarity. Acrylic sheet is easy to fabricate, bonds well with adhesives and solvents, and is easy to thermoform. It has superior weathering properties compared to many other transparent plastics. to learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate) Acrylic]<br /> <br /> <br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with cutting and etching.<br /> Slow movement speed results in clean, smooth edges on the cut and etching can produce very interesting and varied effects which can easily be backlit.<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> <br /> Leather is cured/processed animal skin. Although leather is often made of cows' skin, it can also be made from the skin of pigs, goats, sheep, dogs, and cats as well as crocodiles, ostriches, and other “exotic” animals. <br /> <br /> There are two main kinds of leather, Vege tan and Chromium tan.<br /> Vege tan is cured/treated with natural chemicals and materials to produce a clean, strong, leather of variying thicknesses.<br /> vege tan is safe to cut in the Laser cutter as the chemicals used in its processing don't produce harmful fumes. Smells horrible.<br /> <br /> Chromium tan leather is made using Chromium sulfate. Faster to process than vege tan though not as strong. When burned Chromium Tan leather produces toxic fumes and thus cannot be used in our laser cutter.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leather#Tanning_methods Leather]<br /> <br /> ===Plywood===<br /> <br /> Plywood is an engineered wood made from multiple layers of thin veneer that are glued together. Each adjacent layer is rotated by up to 90 degrees to improve strength and other qualities. The layers are adhered together with glues or resins which can be toxic when laser cut which is why only plywood made for laser cutting should be used.<br /> <br /> We have tested up to 20mm thickness of laser cutter plywood and extensively used 3mm and 5mm plywood. It gives a beautiful engraving finish and cuts well though can burn if the power is set too high.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plywood Plywood]<br /> <br /> ===Corflute===<br /> <br /> Corflute is the industry name given to corrugated polypropylene, a fluted plastic which is lightweight yet rigid. The plastic is extruded to give it the large rectangular flutes all the way through it, and it has medium outdoor longevity. The name “Corflute” is actually registered to Corex but the industry has picked it up and now uses it as a generic term for fluted plastic.<br /> <br /> Corrugated plastic has been tested with cutting and engraving, though not many tests have been done. It is safe to use on the laser cutter however very low power settings are required.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrugated_plastic Corflute]<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=209 2022-11-22T06:08:53Z

<p>JasonE: /* Plywood */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 3mm-10mm tested successfully<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm pig skin leather tested<br /> 3mm pig skin tested<br /> 2mm unknown vege tan tested<br /> <br /> ===plywood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> up to 8mm successfully cut through(capable of cutting up to 20mm)<br /> <br /> ===corflute===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm corflute tested, engraving must be on low power(less than 20%)<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> Engraving tested only<br /> Low power engraving<br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 20mm thickness cut successfully<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |'''Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan'''<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''HDPE/milk bottle plastic'''<br /> |Catches fire and melts<br /> |It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyStyrene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |''It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!''<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyPropylene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> |-<br /> |'''Fiberglass'''<br /> |Emits Fumes<br /> |'' It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)''<br /> |-<br /> |'''Coated Carbon Fiber'''<br /> |Emits Noxious Fumes<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> <br /> Acrylic is a transparent plastic material with outstanding strength, stiffness, and optical clarity. Acrylic sheet is easy to fabricate, bonds well with adhesives and solvents, and is easy to thermoform. It has superior weathering properties compared to many other transparent plastics. to learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate) Acrylic]<br /> <br /> <br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with cutting and etching.<br /> Slow movement speed results in clean, smooth edges on the cut and etching can produce very interesting and varied effects which can easily be backlit.<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> <br /> Leather is cured/processed animal skin. Although leather is often made of cows' skin, it can also be made from the skin of pigs, goats, sheep, dogs, and cats as well as crocodiles, ostriches, and other “exotic” animals. <br /> <br /> There are two main kinds of leather, Vege tan and Chromium tan.<br /> Vege tan is cured/treated with natural chemicals and materials to produce a clean, strong, leather of variying thicknesses.<br /> vege tan is safe to cut in the Laser cutter as the chemicals used in its processing don't produce harmful fumes. Smells horrible.<br /> <br /> Chromium tan leather is made using Chromium sulfate. Faster to process than vege tan though not as strong. When burned Chromium Tan leather produces toxic fumes and thus cannot be used in our laser cutter.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leather#Tanning_methods Leather]<br /> <br /> ===Plywood===<br /> <br /> Plywood is an engineered wood made from multiple layers of thin veneer that are glued together. Each adjacent layer is rotated by up to 90 degrees to improve strength and other qualities. The layers are adhered together with glues or resins which can be toxic when laser cut which is why only plywood made for laser cutting should be used.<br /> <br /> We have tested up to 20mm thickness of laser cutter plywood and extensively used 3mm and 5mm plywood. It gives a beautiful engraving finish and cuts well though can burn if the power is set too high.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plywood Plywood]<br /> <br /> ===Corflute===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=208 2022-11-22T06:08:15Z

<p>JasonE: /* Plywood */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 3mm-10mm tested successfully<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm pig skin leather tested<br /> 3mm pig skin tested<br /> 2mm unknown vege tan tested<br /> <br /> ===plywood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> up to 8mm successfully cut through(capable of cutting up to 20mm)<br /> <br /> ===corflute===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm corflute tested, engraving must be on low power(less than 20%)<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> Engraving tested only<br /> Low power engraving<br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 20mm thickness cut successfully<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |'''Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan'''<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''HDPE/milk bottle plastic'''<br /> |Catches fire and melts<br /> |It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyStyrene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |''It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!''<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyPropylene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> |-<br /> |'''Fiberglass'''<br /> |Emits Fumes<br /> |'' It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)''<br /> |-<br /> |'''Coated Carbon Fiber'''<br /> |Emits Noxious Fumes<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> <br /> Acrylic is a transparent plastic material with outstanding strength, stiffness, and optical clarity. Acrylic sheet is easy to fabricate, bonds well with adhesives and solvents, and is easy to thermoform. It has superior weathering properties compared to many other transparent plastics. to learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate) Acrylic]<br /> <br /> <br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with cutting and etching.<br /> Slow movement speed results in clean, smooth edges on the cut and etching can produce very interesting and varied effects which can easily be backlit.<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> <br /> Leather is cured/processed animal skin. Although leather is often made of cows' skin, it can also be made from the skin of pigs, goats, sheep, dogs, and cats as well as crocodiles, ostriches, and other “exotic” animals. <br /> <br /> There are two main kinds of leather, Vege tan and Chromium tan.<br /> Vege tan is cured/treated with natural chemicals and materials to produce a clean, strong, leather of variying thicknesses.<br /> vege tan is safe to cut in the Laser cutter as the chemicals used in its processing don't produce harmful fumes. Smells horrible.<br /> <br /> Chromium tan leather is made using Chromium sulfate. Faster to process than vege tan though not as strong. When burned Chromium Tan leather produces toxic fumes and thus cannot be used in our laser cutter.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leather#Tanning_methods Leather]<br /> <br /> ===Plywood===<br /> <br /> Plywood is an engineered wood made from multiple layers of thin veneer that are glued together. Each adjacent layer is rotated by up to 90 degrees to improve strength and other qualities. The layers are adhered together with glues or resins which can be toxic when laser cut which is why only plywood made for laser cutting should be used.<br /> <br /> We have tested up to 20mm thickness of laser cutter plywood and extensively used 3mm and 5mm plywood. It gives a beautiful engraving finish and cuts well though can burn if the power is set too high.<br /> <br /> ===Corflute===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=207 2022-11-20T22:13:53Z

<p>JasonE: /* Leather */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 3mm-10mm tested successfully<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm pig skin leather tested<br /> 3mm pig skin tested<br /> 2mm unknown vege tan tested<br /> <br /> ===plywood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> up to 8mm successfully cut through(capable of cutting up to 20mm)<br /> <br /> ===corflute===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm corflute tested, engraving must be on low power(less than 20%)<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> Engraving tested only<br /> Low power engraving<br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 20mm thickness cut successfully<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |'''Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan'''<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''HDPE/milk bottle plastic'''<br /> |Catches fire and melts<br /> |It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyStyrene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |''It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!''<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyPropylene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> |-<br /> |'''Fiberglass'''<br /> |Emits Fumes<br /> |'' It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)''<br /> |-<br /> |'''Coated Carbon Fiber'''<br /> |Emits Noxious Fumes<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> <br /> Acrylic is a transparent plastic material with outstanding strength, stiffness, and optical clarity. Acrylic sheet is easy to fabricate, bonds well with adhesives and solvents, and is easy to thermoform. It has superior weathering properties compared to many other transparent plastics. to learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate) Acrylic]<br /> <br /> <br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with cutting and etching.<br /> Slow movement speed results in clean, smooth edges on the cut and etching can produce very interesting and varied effects which can easily be backlit.<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> <br /> Leather is cured/processed animal skin. Although leather is often made of cows' skin, it can also be made from the skin of pigs, goats, sheep, dogs, and cats as well as crocodiles, ostriches, and other “exotic” animals. <br /> <br /> There are two main kinds of leather, Vege tan and Chromium tan.<br /> Vege tan is cured/treated with natural chemicals and materials to produce a clean, strong, leather of variying thicknesses.<br /> vege tan is safe to cut in the Laser cutter as the chemicals used in its processing don't produce harmful fumes. Smells horrible.<br /> <br /> Chromium tan leather is made using Chromium sulfate. Faster to process than vege tan though not as strong. When burned Chromium Tan leather produces toxic fumes and thus cannot be used in our laser cutter.<br /> <br /> To learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leather#Tanning_methods Leather]<br /> <br /> ===Plywood===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Corflute===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=206 2022-11-20T22:12:51Z

<p>JasonE: /* Leather */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 3mm-10mm tested successfully<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm pig skin leather tested<br /> 3mm pig skin tested<br /> 2mm unknown vege tan tested<br /> <br /> ===plywood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> up to 8mm successfully cut through(capable of cutting up to 20mm)<br /> <br /> ===corflute===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm corflute tested, engraving must be on low power(less than 20%)<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> Engraving tested only<br /> Low power engraving<br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 20mm thickness cut successfully<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |'''Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan'''<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''HDPE/milk bottle plastic'''<br /> |Catches fire and melts<br /> |It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyStyrene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |''It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!''<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyPropylene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> |-<br /> |'''Fiberglass'''<br /> |Emits Fumes<br /> |'' It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)''<br /> |-<br /> |'''Coated Carbon Fiber'''<br /> |Emits Noxious Fumes<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> <br /> Acrylic is a transparent plastic material with outstanding strength, stiffness, and optical clarity. Acrylic sheet is easy to fabricate, bonds well with adhesives and solvents, and is easy to thermoform. It has superior weathering properties compared to many other transparent plastics. to learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate) Acrylic]<br /> <br /> <br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with cutting and etching.<br /> Slow movement speed results in clean, smooth edges on the cut and etching can produce very interesting and varied effects which can easily be backlit.<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> <br /> Leather is cured/processed animal skin. Although leather is often made of cows' skin, it can also be made from the skin of pigs, goats, sheep, dogs, and cats as well as crocodiles, ostriches, and other “exotic” animals. <br /> <br /> There are two main kinds of leather, Vege tan and Chromium tan.<br /> Vege tan is cured/treated with natural chemicals and materials to produce a clean, strong, leather of variying thicknesses.<br /> vege tan is safe to cut in the Laser cutter as the chemicals used in its processing don't produce harmful fumes. Smells horrible.<br /> <br /> Chromium tan leather is made using Chromium sulfate. Faster to process than vege tan though not as strong. When burned Chromium Tan leather produces toxic fumes and thus cannot be used in our laser cutter.<br /> <br /> ===Plywood===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Corflute===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=205 2022-11-20T21:58:57Z

<p>JasonE: /* Acrylic */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 3mm-10mm tested successfully<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm pig skin leather tested<br /> 3mm pig skin tested<br /> 2mm unknown vege tan tested<br /> <br /> ===plywood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> up to 8mm successfully cut through(capable of cutting up to 20mm)<br /> <br /> ===corflute===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm corflute tested, engraving must be on low power(less than 20%)<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> Engraving tested only<br /> Low power engraving<br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 20mm thickness cut successfully<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |'''Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan'''<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''HDPE/milk bottle plastic'''<br /> |Catches fire and melts<br /> |It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyStyrene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |''It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!''<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyPropylene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> |-<br /> |'''Fiberglass'''<br /> |Emits Fumes<br /> |'' It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)''<br /> |-<br /> |'''Coated Carbon Fiber'''<br /> |Emits Noxious Fumes<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> <br /> Acrylic is a transparent plastic material with outstanding strength, stiffness, and optical clarity. Acrylic sheet is easy to fabricate, bonds well with adhesives and solvents, and is easy to thermoform. It has superior weathering properties compared to many other transparent plastics. to learn more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate) Acrylic]<br /> <br /> <br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with cutting and etching.<br /> Slow movement speed results in clean, smooth edges on the cut and etching can produce very interesting and varied effects which can easily be backlit.<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Plywood===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Corflute===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=204 2022-11-20T21:54:36Z

<p>JasonE: /* Details */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 3mm-10mm tested successfully<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm pig skin leather tested<br /> 3mm pig skin tested<br /> 2mm unknown vege tan tested<br /> <br /> ===plywood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> up to 8mm successfully cut through(capable of cutting up to 20mm)<br /> <br /> ===corflute===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm corflute tested, engraving must be on low power(less than 20%)<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> Engraving tested only<br /> Low power engraving<br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 20mm thickness cut successfully<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |'''Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan'''<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''HDPE/milk bottle plastic'''<br /> |Catches fire and melts<br /> |It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyStyrene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |''It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!''<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyPropylene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> |-<br /> |'''Fiberglass'''<br /> |Emits Fumes<br /> |'' It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)''<br /> |-<br /> |'''Coated Carbon Fiber'''<br /> |Emits Noxious Fumes<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with cutting and etching.<br /> Slow movement speed results in clean, smooth edges on the cut and etching can produce very interesting and varied effects which can easily be backlit.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Plywood===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Corflute===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=203 2022-11-20T21:51:44Z

<p>JasonE: /* list */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 3mm-10mm tested successfully<br /> <br /> ===Leather===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm pig skin leather tested<br /> 3mm pig skin tested<br /> 2mm unknown vege tan tested<br /> <br /> ===plywood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> up to 8mm successfully cut through(capable of cutting up to 20mm)<br /> <br /> ===corflute===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 4mm corflute tested, engraving must be on low power(less than 20%)<br /> <br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> Engraving tested only<br /> Low power engraving<br /> <br /> ===Pine wood===<br /> Cutting and engraving tested<br /> 20mm thickness cut successfully<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |'''Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan'''<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''HDPE/milk bottle plastic'''<br /> |Catches fire and melts<br /> |It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyStyrene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |''It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!''<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyPropylene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> |-<br /> |'''Fiberglass'''<br /> |Emits Fumes<br /> |'' It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)''<br /> |-<br /> |'''Coated Carbon Fiber'''<br /> |Emits Noxious Fumes<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===acrylic===<br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with cutting and etching.<br /> Slow movement speed results in clean, smooth edges on the cut and etching can produce very interesting and varied effects which can easily be backlit.</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=202 2022-11-19T19:41:20Z

<p>JasonE: /* acrylic */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> ===Leather===<br /> ===plywood===<br /> ===corflute===<br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |'''Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan'''<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''HDPE/milk bottle plastic'''<br /> |Catches fire and melts<br /> |It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyStyrene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |''It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!''<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyPropylene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> |-<br /> |'''Fiberglass'''<br /> |Emits Fumes<br /> |'' It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)''<br /> |-<br /> |'''Coated Carbon Fiber'''<br /> |Emits Noxious Fumes<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===acrylic===<br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with cutting and etching.<br /> Slow movement speed results in clean, smooth edges on the cut and etching can produce very interesting and varied effects which can easily be backlit.</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=201 2022-11-17T22:32:01Z

<p>JasonE: /* Unsafe Materials */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> ===Leather===<br /> ===plywood===<br /> ===corflute===<br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |'''Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan'''<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''HDPE/milk bottle plastic'''<br /> |Catches fire and melts<br /> |It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyStyrene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |''It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!''<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyPropylene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> |-<br /> |'''Fiberglass'''<br /> |Emits Fumes<br /> |'' It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)''<br /> |-<br /> |'''Coated Carbon Fiber'''<br /> |Emits Noxious Fumes<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===acrylic===<br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=200 2022-11-17T22:30:48Z

<p>JasonE: /* Unsafe Materials */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> ===Leather===<br /> ===plywood===<br /> ===corflute===<br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |'''Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan'''<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''HDPE/milk bottle plastic'''<br /> |Catches fire and melts<br /> |It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyStyrene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |''It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!''<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyPropylene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> |-<br /> |'''Fiberglass'''<br /> |Emits Fumes<br /> |'' It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)''<br /> |-<br /> |'''Coated Carbon Fiber'''<br /> |Emits Noxious Fumes<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===acrylic===<br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=199 2022-11-17T22:30:00Z

<p>JasonE: /* Unsafe Materials */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> ===Leather===<br /> ===plywood===<br /> ===corflute===<br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |'''Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan'''<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''HDPE/milk bottle plastic'''<br /> |Catches fire and melts<br /> |It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyStyrene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |''It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!''<br /> |-<br /> |'''PolyPropylene Foam'''<br /> |Catches Fire<br /> |Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> |-<br /> |'''Fiberglass'''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===acrylic===<br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=198 2022-11-17T22:27:01Z

<p>JasonE: /* Unsafe Materials */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> ===Leather===<br /> ===plywood===<br /> ===corflute===<br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |''Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.''<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |''ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).''<br /> |-<br /> |Thick(&gt;1mm) Polycarbonate/lexan<br /> |Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire<br /> |''Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.''<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===acrylic===<br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=197 2022-11-17T22:25:52Z

<p>JasonE: /* Unsafe Materials */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> ===Leather===<br /> ===plywood===<br /> ===corflute===<br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |'''PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather'''<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.<br /> |-<br /> |'''ABS'''<br /> |Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt<br /> |ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> |-<br /> |test<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===acrylic===<br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=196 2022-11-17T22:24:27Z

<p>JasonE: /* Unsafe Materials */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> ===Leather===<br /> ===plywood===<br /> ===corflute===<br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.<br /> |-<br /> |ROW2<br /> |ROW2/COL2<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===acrylic===<br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=195 2022-11-17T22:24:11Z

<p>JasonE: /* Unsafe Materials */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> ===Leather===<br /> ===plywood===<br /> ===corflute===<br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather<br /> |Emits pure chlorine gas when cut!<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> |ROW2<br /> |ROW2/COL2<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===acrylic===<br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=194 2022-11-17T22:22:10Z

<p>JasonE: /* Unsafe Materials */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> ===Leather===<br /> ===plywood===<br /> ===corflute===<br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Danger<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Cause/consequence<br /> |-<br /> |ROW1<br /> |ROW1/COL2<br /> |Row1/Col3<br /> |-<br /> |ROW2<br /> |ROW2/COL2<br /> |}<br /> Material: Danger: Cause/Consequence:<br /> <br /> PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather Emits pure chlorine gas when cut! Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.<br /> ABS Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> Thick ( &gt;1mm ) Polycarbonate/Lexan Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.<br /> HDPE/milk bottle plastic Catches fire and melts It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> PolyStyrene Foam Catches fire It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!<br /> PolyPropylene Foam Catches fire Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> Fiberglass Emits fumes It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)<br /> Coated Carbon Fiber Emits noxious fumes<br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===acrylic===<br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=193 2022-11-17T22:21:19Z

<p>JasonE: /* Unsafe Materials */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> ===Leather===<br /> ===plywood===<br /> ===corflute===<br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |Material<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |COLUMN2<br /> |-<br /> |ROW1<br /> |ROW1/COL2<br /> |-<br /> |ROW2<br /> |ROW2/COL2<br /> |}<br /> Material: Danger: Cause/Consequence:<br /> <br /> PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather Emits pure chlorine gas when cut! Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.<br /> ABS Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> Thick ( &gt;1mm ) Polycarbonate/Lexan Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.<br /> HDPE/milk bottle plastic Catches fire and melts It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> PolyStyrene Foam Catches fire It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!<br /> PolyPropylene Foam Catches fire Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> Fiberglass Emits fumes It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)<br /> Coated Carbon Fiber Emits noxious fumes<br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===acrylic===<br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=192 2022-11-17T22:21:05Z

<p>JasonE: /* Unsafe Materials */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> ===Leather===<br /> ===plywood===<br /> ===corflute===<br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> <br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> <br /> {|<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |COLUMN1<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; |COLUMN2<br /> |-<br /> |ROW1<br /> |ROW1/COL2<br /> |-<br /> |ROW2<br /> |ROW2/COL2<br /> |}<br /> Material: Danger: Cause/Consequence:<br /> <br /> PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather Emits pure chlorine gas when cut! Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.<br /> ABS Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> Thick ( &gt;1mm ) Polycarbonate/Lexan Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.<br /> HDPE/milk bottle plastic Catches fire and melts It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> PolyStyrene Foam Catches fire It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!<br /> PolyPropylene Foam Catches fire Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> Fiberglass Emits fumes It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)<br /> Coated Carbon Fiber Emits noxious fumes<br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===acrylic===<br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=191 2022-11-17T22:19:48Z

<p>JasonE: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> ===Leather===<br /> ===plywood===<br /> ===corflute===<br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> =Unsafe Materials=<br /> Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter<br /> Material: Danger: Cause/Consequence:<br /> PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather Emits pure chlorine gas when cut! Don’t ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.<br /> ABS Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).<br /> Thick ( &gt;1mm ) Polycarbonate/Lexan Cut very poorly, discolor,catch fire Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting.<br /> HDPE/milk bottle plastic Catches fire and melts It melts. It gets gooey. Don’t use it.<br /> PolyStyrene Foam Catches fire It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!<br /> PolyPropylene Foam Catches fire Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.<br /> Fiberglass Emits fumes It’s a mix of two materials that cant’ be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)<br /> Coated Carbon Fiber Emits noxious fumes<br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===acrylic===<br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=3D_Printers&diff=190 2022-10-27T21:03:21Z

<p>JasonE: Created page with &quot;=3D printers available at Tinkd= ==Prusa I3 MK3== ===Link=== [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-kit-3/ Prusa MK3] ==Prusa Mini==&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>=3D printers available at Tinkd=<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Prusa I3 MK3==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Link===<br /> [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-kit-3/ Prusa MK3]<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Prusa Mini==</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=189 2022-10-27T21:01:55Z

<p>JasonE: /* Equipment assets */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;strong&gt;Welcome to Tinkd Makerspace&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Quick Start Guides==<br /> <br /> [[Sewing machine]]<br /> <br /> [[Overlocking machine]]<br /> <br /> [[Bernina 880 Plus sewing machine]]<br /> <br /> [[Plotter Cutter]]<br /> <br /> [[3D printing]]<br /> <br /> [[Laser Cutter]]<br /> <br /> ==Zones==<br /> <br /> [[3D Printing]]<br /> <br /> [[Laser Cutter]]<br /> <br /> [[Textiles]]<br /> <br /> [[Electronics]]<br /> <br /> [[Materials Library]]<br /> <br /> [[Croft]]<br /> <br /> [[Robotics]]<br /> <br /> [[Technology]]<br /> <br /> ==Maker Projects==<br /> <br /> [[3D-Printable Servo-Driven Digital Clock]]<br /> <br /> [[Arduino-Powered LED Temperature Display]]<br /> <br /> [[Arduino-Powered Garden Watering System]]<br /> <br /> [[Three Claw Grabber]]<br /> <br /> [[School house flag]]<br /> <br /> [[Laser cut chest]]<br /> <br /> ==Technology==<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Usernames and Passwords]]<br /> <br /> ==Equipment assets==<br /> [[3D Printers]]<br /> <br /> [[Soldering stations]]<br /> <br /> [[Sewing Machines]]<br /> <br /> [[Vinyl Cutter]]<br /> <br /> [[Laser cutter]]<br /> <br /> [[Computers]]<br /> <br /> [[Electronics]]<br /> <br /> ==Shopping Lists==<br /> <br /> [[Consumables Shopping List]]<br /> <br /> [[Equipment Wish List]]<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Online Booking Snag List==<br /> <br /> [[Bugs not features]]</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=188 2022-10-27T20:59:58Z

<p>JasonE: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;strong&gt;Welcome to Tinkd Makerspace&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Quick Start Guides==<br /> <br /> [[Sewing machine]]<br /> <br /> [[Overlocking machine]]<br /> <br /> [[Bernina 880 Plus sewing machine]]<br /> <br /> [[Plotter Cutter]]<br /> <br /> [[3D printing]]<br /> <br /> [[Laser Cutter]]<br /> <br /> ==Zones==<br /> <br /> [[3D Printing]]<br /> <br /> [[Laser Cutter]]<br /> <br /> [[Textiles]]<br /> <br /> [[Electronics]]<br /> <br /> [[Materials Library]]<br /> <br /> [[Croft]]<br /> <br /> [[Robotics]]<br /> <br /> [[Technology]]<br /> <br /> ==Maker Projects==<br /> <br /> [[3D-Printable Servo-Driven Digital Clock]]<br /> <br /> [[Arduino-Powered LED Temperature Display]]<br /> <br /> [[Arduino-Powered Garden Watering System]]<br /> <br /> [[Three Claw Grabber]]<br /> <br /> [[School house flag]]<br /> <br /> [[Laser cut chest]]<br /> <br /> ==Technology==<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Usernames and Passwords]]<br /> <br /> ==Equipment assets==<br /> [[3D Printers]]<br /> <br /> [[Soldering stations]]<br /> <br /> [[Sewing Machines]]<br /> <br /> [[Vinyl Cutter]]<br /> <br /> [[Laser cutter]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Shopping Lists==<br /> <br /> [[Consumables Shopping List]]<br /> <br /> [[Equipment Wish List]]<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Online Booking Snag List==<br /> <br /> [[Bugs not features]]</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_cut_chest&diff=187 2022-10-27T20:52:42Z

<p>JasonE: Created page with &quot;=Maker= Jason Edgecombe =Intro= This chest is entirely laser cut from 5mm plywood(could be made out of 5mm acrylic or solid wood) with engravings ad...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>=Maker=<br /> <br /> [[User:JasonEdgecombe|Jason Edgecombe]]<br /> <br /> =Intro=<br /> <br /> This chest is entirely laser cut from 5mm plywood(could be made out of 5mm acrylic or solid wood) with engravings added to the job.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> =Status=<br /> <br /> complete, Jason made two of them, one as a gift and one for himself. Both turned out amazing though only the second was engraved.<br /> <br /> =Links and Downloads=<br /> <br /> [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1128819 Thingiverse page]</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=186 2022-10-27T20:47:21Z

<p>JasonE: /* Maker Projects */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;strong&gt;Welcome to Tinkd Makerspace&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Quick Start Guides==<br /> <br /> [[Sewing machine]]<br /> <br /> [[Overlocking machine]]<br /> <br /> [[Bernina 880 Plus sewing machine]]<br /> <br /> [[Plotter Cutter]]<br /> <br /> [[3D printing]]<br /> <br /> [[Laser Cutter]]<br /> <br /> ==Zones==<br /> <br /> [[3D Printing]]<br /> <br /> [[Laser Cutter]]<br /> <br /> [[Textiles]]<br /> <br /> [[Electronics]]<br /> <br /> [[Materials Library]]<br /> <br /> [[Croft]]<br /> <br /> [[Robotics]]<br /> <br /> [[Technology]]<br /> <br /> ==Maker Projects==<br /> <br /> [[3D-Printable Servo-Driven Digital Clock]]<br /> <br /> [[Arduino-Powered LED Temperature Display]]<br /> <br /> [[Arduino-Powered Garden Watering System]]<br /> <br /> [[Three Claw Grabber]]<br /> <br /> [[School house flag]]<br /> <br /> [[Laser cut chest]]<br /> <br /> ==Technology==<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Usernames and Passwords]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Shopping Lists==<br /> <br /> [[Consumables Shopping List]]<br /> <br /> [[Equipment Wish List]]<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Online Booking Snag List==<br /> <br /> [[Bugs not features]]</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=185 2022-10-27T20:39:51Z

<p>JasonE: /* Quick Start Guides */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;strong&gt;Welcome to Tinkd Makerspace&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Quick Start Guides==<br /> <br /> [[Sewing machine]]<br /> <br /> [[Overlocking machine]]<br /> <br /> [[Bernina 880 Plus sewing machine]]<br /> <br /> [[Plotter Cutter]]<br /> <br /> [[3D printing]]<br /> <br /> [[Laser Cutter]]<br /> <br /> ==Zones==<br /> <br /> [[3D Printing]]<br /> <br /> [[Laser Cutter]]<br /> <br /> [[Textiles]]<br /> <br /> [[Electronics]]<br /> <br /> [[Materials Library]]<br /> <br /> [[Croft]]<br /> <br /> [[Robotics]]<br /> <br /> [[Technology]]<br /> <br /> ==Maker Projects==<br /> <br /> [[3D-Printable Servo-Driven Digital Clock]]<br /> <br /> [[Arduino-Powered LED Temperature Display]]<br /> <br /> [[Arduino-Powered Garden Watering System]]<br /> <br /> [[Three Claw Grabber]]<br /> <br /> [[School house flag]]<br /> <br /> ==Technology==<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Usernames and Passwords]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Shopping Lists==<br /> <br /> [[Consumables Shopping List]]<br /> <br /> [[Equipment Wish List]]<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Online Booking Snag List==<br /> <br /> [[Bugs not features]]</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=184 2022-10-26T22:40:45Z

<p>JasonE: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power<br /> <br /> <br /> =Approved Materials=<br /> <br /> All materials in this list have been tested with the Tinkd Makerspace G139L by one of our volunteers.<br /> any questions feel free to ask.<br /> <br /> ==list==<br /> <br /> ===Acrylic===<br /> ===Leather===<br /> ===plywood===<br /> ===corflute===<br /> ===PLA 3D printed objects===<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Details==<br /> <br /> ===acrylic===<br /> 3mm to 8mm has been tested both with</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=183 2022-10-26T22:36:46Z

<p>JasonE: /* Disclaimer */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch it it... at all.<br /> <br /> The Laser cutter is an amazingly cool piece of technology that we are very excited to have available BUT it is also potentially harmful if used carelessly, which is why we will have safety procedures in place to ensure we can all have fun and create amazing projects with it;<br /> <br /> Safely<br /> <br /> efficiently <br /> <br /> and for many years to come.<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=182 2022-10-26T22:33:23Z

<p>JasonE: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =Disclaimer=<br /> <br /> Lasers are AWESOME(its all caps because its all true!)<br /> and the bigger the laser the more fun, right?<br /> <br /> Yes and no, a laser pointer can damage a person or animals eye if pointed directly into it and a high-powered laser pointer(the kind you aren't supposed to get into the country) can cause serious and permanent damage if you look at it.<br /> <br /> The Genesis G139L has a 100Watt C02 Laser... your average laser pointer from the 2-dollar shop?<br /> <br /> Is 0.005 watts<br /> <br /> To put it another way;<br /> <br /> Our 100W C02 Laser is powerful enough to burn through 20mm of solid Pine wood... fast... while the 2-dollar laser pointer can't burn through it... or etch<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=181 2022-10-26T20:56:45Z

<p>JasonE: /* Details */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> <br /> <br /> It uses a C02(Carbon Dioxide) Laser tube. For more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=180 2022-10-26T20:54:38Z

<p>JasonE: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> =Details=<br /> <br /> Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L, purchased from Makerspace NZ. It is a laser cutter/engraver which is the 2nd largest fully-enclosed front-loading glass-tube laser cutter that Makerspace NZ sells. This machine offers the precision to do high-detail engraving and will also cut cleanly through 18mm MDF/20mm natural pine timber in our tests with the 100W (continuous) tube.<br /> It is a C02 Laser tube for more info on how this works see here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser C02 laser]<br /> <br /> <br /> =specifications:= <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=School_house_flag&diff=179 2022-10-26T20:09:19Z

<p>JasonE: /* Materials */</p> <hr /> <div>=''School house flag project guide''=<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Brief==<br /> <br /> This step by step guide will walk you through making a flag for a school house. This project has been tested and implemented by primary age students in the Tinkd Makerspace.<br /> <br /> ==Materials==<br /> <br /> *440gsm premium PVC Banner <br /> **900mmx1000mm - [https://eshop.aplusprint.co.nz/product/pvc-banner-lightweight-440gsm/ PVC banner]<br /> <br /> *Vinyl-decal<br /> **500mm - <br /> <br /> *PLA filament<br /> **200-400grams - [https://3dprintingservices.co.nz/product-category/3d-printing-filament/pla-3d-printing-filaments/pla-plus/plap1751kg/ PLA filament]<br /> <br /> *Aluminum dowel<br /> **2 metres 16mm diameter - [https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/metal-mate-aluminium-round-tube-25-x-1mm-x-2-4m-silver/p/372558 aluminum dowel]<br /> <br /> *Grommets<br /> **12.5mm diameter - [https://www.bunnings.co.nz/craftright-12-5mm-grommets-50-pack_p5910188?store=9454&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwwL6aBhBlEiwADycBIJmSz0dpTp_lsfG7DD3iz4jezf2Qgpgne0eis8P_uivpBAwO7FiCRxoCn6cQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds Grommets]<br /> <br /> =step by step=</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=School_house_flag&diff=178 2022-10-26T20:09:07Z

<p>JasonE: /* Brief */</p> <hr /> <div>=''School house flag project guide''=<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Brief==<br /> <br /> This step by step guide will walk you through making a flag for a school house. This project has been tested and implemented by primary age students in the Tinkd Makerspace.<br /> <br /> =Materials=<br /> <br /> *440gsm premium PVC Banner <br /> **900mmx1000mm - [https://eshop.aplusprint.co.nz/product/pvc-banner-lightweight-440gsm/ PVC banner]<br /> <br /> *Vinyl-decal<br /> **500mm - <br /> <br /> *PLA filament<br /> **200-400grams - [https://3dprintingservices.co.nz/product-category/3d-printing-filament/pla-3d-printing-filaments/pla-plus/plap1751kg/ PLA filament]<br /> <br /> *Aluminum dowel<br /> **2 metres 16mm diameter - [https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/metal-mate-aluminium-round-tube-25-x-1mm-x-2-4m-silver/p/372558 aluminum dowel]<br /> <br /> *Grommets<br /> **12.5mm diameter - [https://www.bunnings.co.nz/craftright-12-5mm-grommets-50-pack_p5910188?store=9454&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwwL6aBhBlEiwADycBIJmSz0dpTp_lsfG7DD3iz4jezf2Qgpgne0eis8P_uivpBAwO7FiCRxoCn6cQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds Grommets]<br /> <br /> =step by step=</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=School_house_flag&diff=177 2022-10-26T20:08:03Z

<p>JasonE: /* Brief */</p> <hr /> <div>=''School house flag project guide''=<br /> <br /> <br /> =Brief=<br /> <br /> This step by step guide will walk you through making a flag for a school house. This project has been tested and implemented by primary age students in the Tinkd Makerspace.<br /> <br /> =Materials=<br /> <br /> *440gsm premium PVC Banner <br /> **900mmx1000mm - [https://eshop.aplusprint.co.nz/product/pvc-banner-lightweight-440gsm/ PVC banner]<br /> <br /> *Vinyl-decal<br /> **500mm - <br /> <br /> *PLA filament<br /> **200-400grams - [https://3dprintingservices.co.nz/product-category/3d-printing-filament/pla-3d-printing-filaments/pla-plus/plap1751kg/ PLA filament]<br /> <br /> *Aluminum dowel<br /> **2 metres 16mm diameter - [https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/metal-mate-aluminium-round-tube-25-x-1mm-x-2-4m-silver/p/372558 aluminum dowel]<br /> <br /> *Grommets<br /> **12.5mm diameter - [https://www.bunnings.co.nz/craftright-12-5mm-grommets-50-pack_p5910188?store=9454&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwwL6aBhBlEiwADycBIJmSz0dpTp_lsfG7DD3iz4jezf2Qgpgne0eis8P_uivpBAwO7FiCRxoCn6cQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds Grommets]<br /> <br /> =step by step=</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=School_house_flag&diff=176 2022-10-19T22:35:52Z

<p>JasonE: </p> <hr /> <div>=''School house flag project guide''=<br /> <br /> <br /> =Brief=<br /> <br /> <br /> =Materials=<br /> <br /> *440gsm premium PVC Banner <br /> **900mmx1000mm - [https://eshop.aplusprint.co.nz/product/pvc-banner-lightweight-440gsm/ PVC banner]<br /> <br /> *Vinyl-decal<br /> **500mm - <br /> <br /> *PLA filament<br /> **200-400grams - [https://3dprintingservices.co.nz/product-category/3d-printing-filament/pla-3d-printing-filaments/pla-plus/plap1751kg/ PLA filament]<br /> <br /> *Aluminum dowel<br /> **2 metres 16mm diameter - [https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/metal-mate-aluminium-round-tube-25-x-1mm-x-2-4m-silver/p/372558 aluminum dowel]<br /> <br /> *Grommets<br /> **12.5mm diameter - [https://www.bunnings.co.nz/craftright-12-5mm-grommets-50-pack_p5910188?store=9454&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwwL6aBhBlEiwADycBIJmSz0dpTp_lsfG7DD3iz4jezf2Qgpgne0eis8P_uivpBAwO7FiCRxoCn6cQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds Grommets]<br /> <br /> =step by step=</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=School_house_flag&diff=175 2022-10-19T22:32:31Z

<p>JasonE: </p> <hr /> <div>=''School house flag project guide''=<br /> <br /> <br /> =Brief=<br /> <br /> <br /> =Materials=<br /> <br /> *440gsm premium PVC Banner <br /> **900mmx1000mm - [https://eshop.aplusprint.co.nz/product/pvc-banner-lightweight-440gsm/ PVC banner]<br /> <br /> *Vinyl-decal<br /> **500mm - <br /> <br /> *PLA filament<br /> **200-400grams - [https://3dprintingservices.co.nz/product-category/3d-printing-filament/pla-3d-printing-filaments/pla-plus/plap1751kg/ PLA filament]<br /> <br /> *Aluminum dowel<br /> **2 metres 16mm diameter <br /> <br /> *Grommets<br /> **12.5mm diameter - [https://www.bunnings.co.nz/craftright-12-5mm-grommets-50-pack_p5910188?store=9454&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwwL6aBhBlEiwADycBIJmSz0dpTp_lsfG7DD3iz4jezf2Qgpgne0eis8P_uivpBAwO7FiCRxoCn6cQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds Grommets]<br /> <br /> =step by step=</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=School_house_flag&diff=174 2022-10-19T22:31:31Z

<p>JasonE: </p> <hr /> <div>=''School house flag project guide''=<br /> <br /> <br /> =Brief=<br /> <br /> <br /> =Materials=<br /> <br /> *440gsm premium PVC Banner <br /> **900mmx1000mm - https://eshop.aplusprint.co.nz/product/pvc-banner-lightweight-440gsm/<br /> *Vinyl-decal<br /> **500mm - <br /> *PLA filament<br /> **200-400grams - [https://3dprintingservices.co.nz/product-category/3d-printing-filament/pla-3d-printing-filaments/pla-plus/plap1751kg/ PLA filament]<br /> *Aluminum dowel<br /> **2 metres 16mm diameter <br /> *Grommets<br /> **12.5mm diameter - https://www.bunnings.co.nz/craftright-12-5mm-grommets-50-pack_p5910188?store=9454&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwwL6aBhBlEiwADycBIJmSz0dpTp_lsfG7DD3iz4jezf2Qgpgne0eis8P_uivpBAwO7FiCRxoCn6cQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds<br /> <br /> =step by step=</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=School_house_flag&diff=173 2022-10-19T22:18:40Z

<p>JasonE: </p> <hr /> <div>=''School house flag project guide''=<br /> <br /> <br /> =Brief=<br /> <br /> <br /> =Materials=<br /> <br /> *Parker light weight nylon <br /> **900mmx1000mm<br /> *Vinyl-decal<br /> **500mm<br /> *PLA filament<br /> **200-400grams<br /> *Aluminum dowel<br /> **2 metres 16mm diameter <br /> *Grommets<br /> **12.5mm diameter - https://www.bunnings.co.nz/craftright-12-5mm-grommets-50-pack_p5910188?store=9454&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwwL6aBhBlEiwADycBIJmSz0dpTp_lsfG7DD3iz4jezf2Qgpgne0eis8P_uivpBAwO7FiCRxoCn6cQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds<br /> <br /> =step by step=</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=School_house_flag&diff=172 2022-10-19T22:11:03Z

<p>JasonE: Created page with &quot;=''School house flag project guide''= =Brief= =Materials=&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>=''School house flag project guide''=<br /> <br /> <br /> =Brief=<br /> <br /> <br /> =Materials=</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=3D_Printing&diff=171 2022-10-16T20:15:45Z

<p>JasonE: /* Key Components */</p> <hr /> <div>=Makers=<br /> <br /> Matt Watkins<br /> <br /> [[User:Stevenvincent|Steven Vincent]]<br /> <br /> [[User:TiaLush|Tia Lush]]<br /> <br /> [[User: Jason Edgecombe|Jason Edgecombe]]<br /> <br /> =Filaments=<br /> <br /> '''PET/PETG''' <br /> <br /> PET filament is a durable and flexible 3d printing material with a glossy finish and is impact and heat resistant. Best used for mechanical parts and snap fit enclosures. Sticks incredibly well to blue painters tape.<br /> <br /> '''ABS'''<br /> <br /> ABS filament is strong, ductile material with wear resistance and heat tolerance. Common 3D prints with ABS are Interlocking parts like gears, parts exposed to UV and heat like a car cup holder, or prototyping. Wide selection of methods for excellent post-processing.<br /> <br /> '''PLA'''<br /> <br /> PLA filament is a stiff but brittle 3D printing material. Best used for cosmetic prints, prototypes, desk toys, low-stress applications. Best 3D printer material for beginners due to ease of printing and minimal warp.<br /> <br /> =Machines=<br /> <br /> '''ORIGINAL PRUSA I3 MK3''' <br /> <br /> Resources and guides: [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer-3/]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''ORIGINAL PRUSA Mini'''<br /> <br /> Resources and guides: [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-mini-kit-2/]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> =Key Components=<br /> <br /> '''Fans'''<br /> <br /> Prusa mk3 - hotend fan 5v 40x40x10mm 3 pin fan - [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/hotend-fan/]<br /> <br /> '''Hotend'''<br /> <br /> '''Nozzles'''</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=3D_Printing&diff=170 2022-10-16T20:11:40Z

<p>JasonE: /* Machines */</p> <hr /> <div>=Makers=<br /> <br /> Matt Watkins<br /> <br /> [[User:Stevenvincent|Steven Vincent]]<br /> <br /> [[User:TiaLush|Tia Lush]]<br /> <br /> [[User: Jason Edgecombe|Jason Edgecombe]]<br /> <br /> =Filaments=<br /> <br /> '''PET/PETG''' <br /> <br /> PET filament is a durable and flexible 3d printing material with a glossy finish and is impact and heat resistant. Best used for mechanical parts and snap fit enclosures. Sticks incredibly well to blue painters tape.<br /> <br /> '''ABS'''<br /> <br /> ABS filament is strong, ductile material with wear resistance and heat tolerance. Common 3D prints with ABS are Interlocking parts like gears, parts exposed to UV and heat like a car cup holder, or prototyping. Wide selection of methods for excellent post-processing.<br /> <br /> '''PLA'''<br /> <br /> PLA filament is a stiff but brittle 3D printing material. Best used for cosmetic prints, prototypes, desk toys, low-stress applications. Best 3D printer material for beginners due to ease of printing and minimal warp.<br /> <br /> =Machines=<br /> <br /> '''ORIGINAL PRUSA I3 MK3''' <br /> <br /> Resources and guides: [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer-3/]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''ORIGINAL PRUSA Mini'''<br /> <br /> Resources and guides: [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-mini-kit-2/]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> =Key Components=<br /> <br /> '''Fans'''<br /> <br /> '''Hotend'''<br /> <br /> '''Nozzles'''</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=3D_Printing&diff=169 2022-10-16T20:11:17Z

<p>JasonE: </p> <hr /> <div>=Makers=<br /> <br /> Matt Watkins<br /> <br /> [[User:Stevenvincent|Steven Vincent]]<br /> <br /> [[User:TiaLush|Tia Lush]]<br /> <br /> [[User: Jason Edgecombe|Jason Edgecombe]]<br /> <br /> =Filaments=<br /> <br /> '''PET/PETG''' <br /> <br /> PET filament is a durable and flexible 3d printing material with a glossy finish and is impact and heat resistant. Best used for mechanical parts and snap fit enclosures. Sticks incredibly well to blue painters tape.<br /> <br /> '''ABS'''<br /> <br /> ABS filament is strong, ductile material with wear resistance and heat tolerance. Common 3D prints with ABS are Interlocking parts like gears, parts exposed to UV and heat like a car cup holder, or prototyping. Wide selection of methods for excellent post-processing.<br /> <br /> '''PLA'''<br /> <br /> PLA filament is a stiff but brittle 3D printing material. Best used for cosmetic prints, prototypes, desk toys, low-stress applications. Best 3D printer material for beginners due to ease of printing and minimal warp.<br /> <br /> =Machines=<br /> <br /> '''ORIGINAL PRUSA I3 MK3''' <br /> <br /> Resources and guides: [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer-3/]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''ORIGINAL PRUSA Mini'''<br /> <br /> Resources and guides: [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-mini-kit-2/]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Key Components'''<br /> <br /> '''Fans'''<br /> <br /> '''Hotend'''<br /> <br /> '''Nozzles'''</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=3D_Printing&diff=168 2022-10-16T20:08:36Z

<p>JasonE: /* Machines */</p> <hr /> <div>=Makers=<br /> <br /> Matt Watkins<br /> <br /> [[User:Stevenvincent|Steven Vincent]]<br /> <br /> [[User:TiaLush|Tia Lush]]<br /> <br /> [[User: Jason Edgecombe|Jason Edgecombe]]<br /> <br /> =Filaments=<br /> <br /> '''PET/PETG''' <br /> <br /> PET filament is a durable and flexible 3d printing material with a glossy finish and is impact and heat resistant. Best used for mechanical parts and snap fit enclosures. Sticks incredibly well to blue painters tape.<br /> <br /> '''ABS'''<br /> <br /> ABS filament is strong, ductile material with wear resistance and heat tolerance. Common 3D prints with ABS are Interlocking parts like gears, parts exposed to UV and heat like a car cup holder, or prototyping. Wide selection of methods for excellent post-processing.<br /> <br /> '''PLA'''<br /> <br /> PLA filament is a stiff but brittle 3D printing material. Best used for cosmetic prints, prototypes, desk toys, low-stress applications. Best 3D printer material for beginners due to ease of printing and minimal warp.<br /> <br /> =Machines=<br /> <br /> '''ORIGINAL PRUSA I3 MK3''' <br /> <br /> Resources and guides: [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer-3/]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''ORIGINAL PRUSA Mini'''<br /> <br /> Resources and guides: [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-mini-kit-2/]</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=3D_Printing&diff=167 2022-10-16T20:06:34Z

<p>JasonE: /* Makers */</p> <hr /> <div>=Makers=<br /> <br /> Matt Watkins<br /> <br /> [[User:Stevenvincent|Steven Vincent]]<br /> <br /> [[User:TiaLush|Tia Lush]]<br /> <br /> [[User: Jason Edgecombe|Jason Edgecombe]]<br /> <br /> =Filaments=<br /> <br /> '''PET/PETG''' <br /> <br /> PET filament is a durable and flexible 3d printing material with a glossy finish and is impact and heat resistant. Best used for mechanical parts and snap fit enclosures. Sticks incredibly well to blue painters tape.<br /> <br /> '''ABS'''<br /> <br /> ABS filament is strong, ductile material with wear resistance and heat tolerance. Common 3D prints with ABS are Interlocking parts like gears, parts exposed to UV and heat like a car cup holder, or prototyping. Wide selection of methods for excellent post-processing.<br /> <br /> '''PLA'''<br /> <br /> PLA filament is a stiff but brittle 3D printing material. Best used for cosmetic prints, prototypes, desk toys, low-stress applications. Best 3D printer material for beginners due to ease of printing and minimal warp.<br /> <br /> =Machines=<br /> <br /> '''ORIGINAL PRUSA I3 MK2/S''' <br /> <br /> Resources and guides: [https://www.prusa3d.com/new-user-mk2s/ Official Prusa website]</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=166 2022-10-15T22:12:55Z

<p>JasonE: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L<br /> <br /> <br /> specifications: Our Laser cutter is a Genesis G139L<br /> <br /> cutting area - 1300mm X 900mm<br /> Laser - 100W at 100% power</div>

JasonE https://wiki.tinkd.nz/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter&diff=165 2022-10-15T20:46:23Z

<p>JasonE: Created page with &quot;'''Laser Cutter''' G139L&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>'''Laser Cutter'''<br /> <br /> G139L</div>

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