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== Introduction == |
== Introduction == |
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[[File:Pirahna 1060 01.jpg|250px|thumb|Pirahna 1060 Laser Cutter/Engraver]] |
[[File:Pirahna 1060 01.jpg|250px|thumb|Pirahna 1060 Laser Cutter/Engraver]] |
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The laser cutter is one of our most heavily used tools, it's a 90W CO2 laser system with a 1000mm x 600mm bed. At the moment we limit the power output of the laser to 68W in order to extend the life of the laser tube as that's the most expensive consumable part of the laser system. At this setting it's able to cut a variety of materials including Acrylic (up to 12mm thick), MDF (up to 12mm thick) and Plywood (up to 15mm thick) and can be used to make a huge range of items from light |
The laser cutter is one of our most heavily used tools, it's a 90W CO2 laser system with a 1000mm x 600mm bed. At the moment we limit the power output of the laser to 68W in order to extend the life of the laser tube as that's the most expensive consumable part of the laser system. At this setting it's able to cut a variety of materials including Acrylic (up to 12mm thick), MDF (up to 12mm thick) and Plywood (up to 15mm thick) and can be used to make a huge range of items from light fittings to [[techniques/jigsaws|jigsaws]]. Owing to it's expense and delicacy the laser cutter requires members to have an [[Tools/laser/induction|induction]] before they can use it. |
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| 2nd April 2019 || Fully Operational || The laser is functioning normally |
| 2nd April 2019 || Fully Operational || The laser is functioning normally but limited to 75% power to preserve tube life |
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