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The model of the Laser Engraving Machine located in Hackerspace.gr (Ampatiellou 11, 11144, Athens) is HQ-3020B.  
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The model of the Laser Engraving Machine located in Hackerspace.gr is HQ-3020B.  
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It is capable of cutting, engraving, and marking a number of different materials quickly and accurately when driven from CAD software such as CorelDraw and Inkscape.
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It is capable of cutting, engraving, and marking a number of different materials quickly and accurately when driven from CAD software such as CorelDraw and Inkscape. 
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The bed size is 35cm x 25cm.
  
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== Maintenance ==
  
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The machine's mirrors and lens should be cleaned lightly before every startup and thoroughly once a month as instructed in this [https://k40.se/k40-laser-lens-mirror/cleaning/ guide].
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Every 6 months the cooling liquid needs to be drained and replaced by new. The liquid is a mix of distilled water and an anti-algae solution. With every cooling liquid replacement it is also advised to perform a cleaning of the cooling system following this [https://k40.se/k40-laser-watercooling/cleaning/ guide]
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== Material Information ==
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Materials that can and cannot be laser-cut [https://www.pololu.com/docs/0J24/3]
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{| class="wikitable"
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! scope="col"|Material
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! scope="col"|Thickness (mm)
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! scope="col"|Operation
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! scope="col"|Power
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! scope="col"|Feed (mm/s)
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! scope="col"|Passes
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|Flexoid Oil Resistant Jointing sheet [http://www.lorkindustrias.com/prod_estanqueidad_papelaceitado_eng.html#:~:text=It%20is%20extremely%20resistant%20to,with%20non%2Dasbestos%20compressed%20sheets.][https://jointine.co.uk/flexoid-gasket-material/]
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|Flexoid Oil Resistant Jointing sheet [http://www.lorkindustrias.com/prod_estanqueidad_papelaceitado_eng.html#:~:text=It%20is%20extremely%20resistant%20to,with%20non%2Dasbestos%20compressed%20sheets.][https://jointine.co.uk/flexoid-gasket-material/]
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|Cut
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|TEMAFAST ECONOMY [https://www.technoseal.gr/images/eshop/catalog/products/0190/files/temafast-economy-en.pdf]
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|Cut
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|40
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|5
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|Plywood
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|Cut
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|30
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|10
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|Plywood
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|4
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|Cut
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|45
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|10
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|2
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|Plywood
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|Non dependent
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|Engrave
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|20
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|20
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|White glossy vinyl
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|0.24
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|Black matte vinyl
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|Engrave
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|Acrylic (transparent)
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|Cut
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|40
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|Acrylic (transparent)
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|Non dependent
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|Raster Engrave
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|200
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|1
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|Leather (brown)
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|Non dependent
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|Engrave
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|20
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|2
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|MDF
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|Cut
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|70
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|1
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|MDF
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|2
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|Raster Engrave
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|15
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|200
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|1
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|Reflective tape (PVC/red)
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|0.36
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|Cut (adhesive on)
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|7
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|10
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|1
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|Standers foam
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|2
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|Cut (adhesive on)
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|13
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|10
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|1
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== How to use it: ==
 
== How to use it: ==
  
  
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> Inkscape [https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-0.92.3/]
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> Inkscape [https://inkscape.org/release/]
  
 
> K40 Whisperer [https://www.scorchworks.com/K40whisperer/k40whisperer.html]
 
> K40 Whisperer [https://www.scorchworks.com/K40whisperer/k40whisperer.html]
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[[File:File (2).jpg|left|thumb]]
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[[File:File (13).jpg|left|thumb]]
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'''To cut your file:'''
  
  
 
> Connect computer and machine with USB cable
 
> Connect computer and machine with USB cable
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[[File:Usb-min.jpg|left|thumb]]
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[[File:Switch (2)-min.jpg|left|thumb]]
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- Switch power on
 
- Switch power on
  
 
- Switch light on
 
- Switch light on
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[[File:Switches-min.jpg|left|thumb]]
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- Plug-in air - compressor
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[[File:Vacuuuum-min.jpg|left|thumb]]
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( > Open K40 Whisperer  )
 
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[[File:File K40 (4).jpg|left|thumb]]
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> Place your material inside (it must be no bigger than A4)
 
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[[File:Placematerial-min.jpg|left|thumb]]
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[[File:Test-min.jpg|left|thumb]]
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[[File:File K40 (6).jpg|left|thumb]]
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[[File:Cut-min.jpg|left|thumb]]
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[[File:Result-min.jpg|left|thumb]]
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> Last cleanup: mirrors - '''28/09/22''', tube - '''XX/XX/22'''
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== Useful links ==
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> boxes.py [https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/]
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> obrary [https://obrary.com/collections/open-designs]
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> makercase [https://www.makercase.com/#/]
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> geargen [https://geargenerator.com/]
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== Projects ==
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> [[what is cosmos / τι είναι κόσμος]]
  
  
 
This text contains information copied or inspired from http://atxhackerspace.org .
 
This text contains information copied or inspired from http://atxhackerspace.org .
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[[Category:Documentation]]

Latest revision as of 22:02, 16 February 2024

The model of the Laser Engraving Machine located in Hackerspace.gr is HQ-3020B. It is capable of cutting, engraving, and marking a number of different materials quickly and accurately when driven from CAD software such as CorelDraw and Inkscape. The bed size is 35cm x 25cm.

Maintenance

The machine's mirrors and lens should be cleaned lightly before every startup and thoroughly once a month as instructed in this guide.

Every 6 months the cooling liquid needs to be drained and replaced by new. The liquid is a mix of distilled water and an anti-algae solution. With every cooling liquid replacement it is also advised to perform a cleaning of the cooling system following this guide


Material Information

Materials that can and cannot be laser-cut [1]

Settings
Material Thickness (mm) Operation Power Feed (mm/s) Passes
Flexoid Oil Resistant Jointing sheet [2][3] 0.5 Cut 17 10 1
Flexoid Oil Resistant Jointing sheet [4][5] 0.8 Cut 20 10 1
TEMAFAST ECONOMY [6] 1 Cut 40 10 5
Plywood 3 Cut 30 10 2
Plywood 4 Cut 45 10 2
Plywood Non dependent Engrave 20 20 2
White glossy vinyl 0.24 Cut 7 20 1
Black matte vinyl 0.24 Cut 7 20 1
Acrylic (transparent) Non dependent Engrave 12 20 1
Acrylic (transparent) 3 Cut 40 10 2
Acrylic (transparent) Non dependent Raster Engrave 12 200 1
Leather (brown) Non dependent Engrave 10 20 2
MDF 2 Cut 70 10 1
MDF 2 Raster Engrave 15 200 1
Reflective tape (PVC/red) 0.36 Cut (adhesive on) 7 10 1
Standers foam 2 Cut (adhesive on) 13 10 1

How to use it:

Download:

> Inkscape [7]

> K40 Whisperer [8]


To create your file:

> Open Inkscape

File 1.jpeg






> Draw your design with lines

File (2).jpg
File (3).jpg
File (4).jpg















> Make colors in RGB (Blue to engrave, red to cut)

File (6).jpg
File (7).jpg











> Select correct Document Properties:

- UNITS must be all in MM

- RESIZE page to content

File (9).jpg
File (10).jpg
File (12).jpg
















> Save as .svg file.

File (13).jpg
File (15).jpg
File (16).jpg


















To cut your file:


> Connect computer and machine with USB cable

Usb-min.jpg







> Switch on the machine:

Switch (2)-min.jpg







- Switch power on

- Switch light on

Switches-min.jpg







- Plug-in air - compressor

Vacuuuum-min.jpg







In K40 Whisperer:

( > Open K40 Whisperer )

File K40 (2).jpg







> Initialize laser-cutter

File K40 (1).jpg







> Open design file

File K40 (2).jpg
File K40 (3).jpg













> Adjust starting point and speed in K40 Whisperer

File K40 (4).jpg
File K40 (5).jpg
File K40 (6).jpg



















On the machine:

> Place your material inside (it must be no bigger than A4)

Placematerial-min.jpg
Open-min.jpg













> Adjust power on machine

Poweradjustment-min.jpg







> Make test

Test-min.jpg
Test2-min.jpg













> First engrave (BLUE) and then (CUT) by clicking "Vector Engrave" and "Vector Cut" in "K40 Whisperer".

File K40 (6).jpg
Cut-min.jpg
Cut (2)-min.jpg
Result-min.jpg
























Make sure temperature does not exceed 30 °C

Temperature-min.jpg







> Switch off machine

> Clean up gently with vacuum cleaner

Vacuum.jpg
Cleanup-min.jpg














> Last cleanup: mirrors - 28/09/22, tube - XX/XX/22

Useful links

> boxes.py [9]

> obrary [10]

> makercase [11]

> geargen [12]

Projects

> what is cosmos / τι είναι κόσμος


This text contains information copied or inspired from http://atxhackerspace.org .

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