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X-660 / X2-660
SuperSpeed-660
Laser Engraving and Cutting Systems
Safety, Installation, Operation,
and Basic Maintenance Manual
Universal Laser Systems, Inc.
16008 North 81st Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260 USA
Customer Support Department
Phone: 480-609-0297
Fax: 480-609-1203
Web Based Email Support:
www.ulsinc.com
August 2005
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- Page 1 X-660 / X2-660 SuperSpeed-660 Laser Engraving and Cutting Systems Safety, Installation, Operation, and Basic Maintenance Manual Universal Laser Systems, Inc. 16008 North 81st Street Scottsdale, AZ 85260 USA Customer Support Department Phone: 480-609-0297 Fax: 480-609-1203 Web Based Email Support: www.ulsinc.com...
- Page 2 Notice This publication and its contents are proprietary to Universal Laser Systems, Inc. (ULS), and are intended solely for the contractual use of ULS, Inc. customers. While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of this manual, ULS shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
- Page 3 Introduction We would like to thank you for your laser system purchase. Universal Laser Systems, Inc. (ULS) is the pioneer, and highest volume manufacturer, of large field, computer controlled laser engraving, marking, and cutting systems. ULS has devoted years of research and development to further the quality of our products that has resulted in a number of remarkable innovations within the laser industry.
- Page 4 Specifications System Operating Environment Requirements (user provided) Operating Environment Well-ventilated office (recommended) or clean, light-duty manufacturing Operating Temperature 50ºF (10ºC) to 95ºF (35º C) capable 73ºF (22ºC) to 77ºF (25º C) for best performance Storage Temperature 50ºF (10ºC) to 95ºF (35º C) Operating Humidity Non-condensing Electrical Power...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1 - Safety Description of Appropriate Use ..................1-1 General Safety .........................1-1 Laser Safety ........................1-2 Safety Labels ........................1-2 EU Compliance (CE)......................1-4 FCC Compliance......................1-5 Recycling..........................1-5 Section 2 - Installation System Operating Environment Requirements ...............2-1 System Assembly......................2-3 Finalizing the Connections....................2-6 Printer Driver Installation....................2-7 Section 3 –... -
Page 7: Section 1 - Safety
CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. CDRH is the Center for the Devices of Radiological Health division of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA. It also complies with CE (European Community) safety regulations. No guarantees of suitability or safety are provided for any use other than those specified by Universal Laser Systems, Inc. -
Page 8: Laser Safety
DO NOT remove them for any reason. If the labels become damaged or have been removed for any reason, DO NOT OPERATE the laser system and immediately contact Universal Laser Systems, Inc. for a free replacement. Labels are NOT to scale. - Page 9 SAFETY AND/OR FIRE HAZARD. MAX. OUTPUT: 5 mW CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT DO NOT CONNECT ANY GAS SOURCES EXCEEDING 75 PSI (5 ATM) PRESSURE. UNIVERSAL LASER SYSTEMS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY ARISING FROM THE IMPROPER USE OF THIS SYSTEM. 221-0031-0 221-0034-0...
- Page 10 SAFETY 221-0033-0 221-0034-0 221-0018-0 221-0016-0 221-0012-0 221-0013-0 221-0044-0 221-0045-0 221-0046-0 221-0047-0 221-0048-0 221-0049-0 221-0031-0 221-0050-0 221-0007-0 221-0017-0 221-0051-0 221-0018-0 221-0007-0 221-0021-0 221-0016-0 221-0016-0 221-0020-0 221-0037-0 221-0004-0 221-0015-0 221-0081-0 221-0024-0 221-0065-0 Section 1-4...
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Page 11: Eu Compliance (Ce)
EU Compliance (CE) L A S E R S Y S T E M S I N C. Product Identification: X-660, X2-660, and SuperSpeed-660 Laser Engraving and Cutting Systems Manufacturer: Universal Laser Systems, Inc. 16008 N. 81 Scottsdale, AZ 85260... -
Page 12: Fcc Compliance
Recycling By placing the above symbol on our products and accessories Universal Laser Systems is indicating that we are committed to helping reduce the amount of waste electronics ending up in municipal landfills. Therefore Universal Laser Systems urges consumers to recycle this product and its accessories. -
Page 13: Section 2 - Installation
Section 2 Installation The following operational guidelines are vital to a safe and productive environment. It is your responsibility to provide a proper operating environment. Damage to the laser system due to an inadequate or improper operating environment is considered abuse and WILL NOT be covered under warranty. In no event will ULS be liable for any damages caused, in whole or in part, by customer, or for any economic loss, physical injury, lost revenue, lost profits, lost savings or other indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages incurred by any person, even if ULS has been advised... - Page 14 INSTALLATION Exhaust System (user supplied) • The exhaust system MUST be capable of supplying a minimum of 500 CFM (cubic feet per minute) of airflow while under a load of 6 inches of static pressure (850m3/hr at 1.5kPa). DO NOT install forward incline, backward incline, in-line, or ventilator fans because these types of air handlers are inadequate and inappropriate for this type of installation.
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Page 15: System Assembly
INSTALLATION • Raster to Vector Conversion Software (user supplied) Adobe Streamline or CorelTRACE • CAD Software (user supplied) AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT for Windows • FONTS (user supplied) Use True Type fonts ONLY. Do not use PostScript or bitmapped fonts. System Assembly If the doorway is not wide enough to allow to you roll the laser system through it, the system MUST be detached from the cart stand, rotated sideways, passed through the doorway, then re-attached to the cart... - Page 16 INSTALLATION 6. Locate the cavity where the cables reside. Gently pull the cables upwards and rest them on top of the gray-colored plate as the diagram indicates. 7. Close and re-latch the rear cover. 8. Remove any packing materials or accessories from inside the laser system.
- Page 17 INSTALLATION Laser Cartridge Installation Before connecting and powering on your system, you must install the laser cartridges. 1) Make sure that your power cord IS NOT plugged in at this time. Press on the backside of the two hinges to release the latch. Gently fold back the rear cover. 2) Locate the laser mounting blocks, the laser latches, and alignment forks.
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Page 18: Finalizing The Connections
INSTALLATION Checking Beam Alignment • Open the top door of the laser system. Locate the power cord and plug it into the system and your grounded electrical outlet. International users may need to connect an adapter to the power cord to be able to plug it into their power source. MAKE SURE THAT YOU ATTACH THE ADAPTER CORRECTLY TO THE POWER CORD AND THAT YOUR POWER SOURCE IS PROPERLY GROUNDED (EARTHED) OTHERWISE SERIOUS... -
Page 19: Printer Driver Installation
INSTALLATION USB to Parallel Printer Cable Adapter To use this device, you must have one USB port available in your computer or from a USB hub. The laser system does not have a built-in USB port. However, you can use this adapter to connect the USB part of the adapter to your computer (or hub) and the parallel port end to the laser system. - Page 20 INSTALLATION Section 2-8...
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Page 21: The Control Panel
Section 3 System Operation From the control panel menus and buttons to focusing, loading and unloading materials, this section covers the actual laser engraving and cutting process. If you have done so already, power ON your computer and let it boot up completely BEFORE powering ON the laser system otherwise your laser system can “lock up”... -
Page 22: The Menu System
SYSTEM OPERATION UP and DOWN: Moves the cursor up or down in the display. Also used to increase or decrease the value of the number that the cursor is positioned on top of. SELECT and ESCAPE: Depending on which menu you are in at the time, SELECT (left) either enters you into that menu item the cursor is currently on, or it toggles that menu item to display different choices. - Page 23 SYSTEM OPERATION MEMORY CONTROL The laser system is equipped with 16 Megabytes standard and is expandable to 32 Megabytes to store downloaded files while the system is powered ON. Eventually the memory will fill up with files that will need to be deleted to free up space for more files. To delete one file at a time, display the desired file by using PREVIOUS FILE or NEXT FILE buttons.
- Page 24 SYSTEM OPERATION SET FOCUS POSITION Allows you to set the focus position anywhere in the field other than the factory default setting of (1 inch, 1 inch). To change this setting, use the motion control arrow buttons to position the focus carriage in the desired position. Then, bring the cursor down to the YES SAVE POSITION line and press the SELECT.
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Page 25: Focusing Methods
SYSTEM OPERATION The following menu is only accessible while the cursor is located in either the READY or the FILE DISPLAY menus. It is not accessible if the cursor is in the DOS POWER SETTINGS or the PREFERENCES menus. ORIGIN POSITION Menu (X-Y button) The default origin position is the (0,0) position of the rulers. - Page 26 SYSTEM OPERATION Focus Tool Method Place your material into the upper left corner of the engraving field against the rulers. Visually make sure that the height of the material will not interfere with the focus carriage when it moves over the material. While either the READY or FILE DISPLAY menu is displayed, press the Z button.
- Page 27 SYSTEM OPERATION Material Thickness (Z POSITION) Method Press the Z button. Verify that the CURRENT LENS displayed is the same as the one being used. If not, position the cursor on the second line in the display and press the SELECT button to toggle through the choices.
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Page 28: Making A Sample, Step-By-Step
SYSTEM OPERATION Making a Sample, Step-by-Step We will now illustrate how to use the laser system to create a product from start to finish. As an example, we will raster engrave and vector cut a key chain from a 2 by 4 inch, 1/8 inch thick piece of hardwood. It is preferable to use a hardwood such as Cherry or Walnut as opposed to grainy wood such as Oak or a manufactured product such as plywood or melamine. - Page 29 SYSTEM OPERATION Step 4 - Starting the Engraving Process • Turn ON the exhaust system. • Make sure the material is positioned correctly within the engraving area. • Make sure the system is properly focused. • Make sure the top door is closed. •...
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Page 30: How It All Works
SYSTEM OPERATION How it All Works There are five (5) basic components that make up a laser system, the control panel, the CPU, the DC power supply, the laser cartridge, and the motion system. DC Power Supply LASER The DC power supply converts the incoming CARTRIDGE AC electricity to 48 volts DC. - Page 31 SYSTEM OPERATION The focal range of the lens, where the beam is considered to be “in focus”, is equivalent to +/- 5% above and below the focus point. Shorter lenses produce a smaller spot size but also have a very narrow focal range.
- Page 32 SYSTEM OPERATION Single/Dual Laser Single Beam Mode In the X-600 model, there is only one laser TOP LASER CARTRIDGE present so the system will always operate in MIRROR Single Laser Single Beam mode. If you GAS FILLED PLASMA TUBE have an X2-600 and only purchased one ELECTRODES laser, your system also operates the same RF ELECTRONICS...
- Page 33 SYSTEM OPERATION When vectoring, Dual Beam mode automatically turns off, even if you have the checkbox selected. This is because you would never want to vector engrave or cut with two separate beams. In the diagram, the engraving density is the separation distance between each laser beam relative to the top and bottom of the engraving field.
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Page 35: Section 4 - Basic Maintenance
Section 4 Basic Maintenance Keeping the laser system clean will ensure the highest quality engraving. The frequency of cleaning will depend entirely on the type of material being engraved, the performance of your exhaust system, the operating environment, and the amount of laser system usage over a given period of time. Dirt or debris that is allowed to build up on the motion system components will cause uneven or rough engraving, or loss of engraving position as well as premature component failure. -
Page 36: Cleaning And Maintenance Supplies
BASIC MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies • Soap solution mixture of 1 tablespoon (2 cl) liquid soap and 1 quart (liter) of water in a spray bottle • Paper towels • Cotton cloth • Denatured alcohol (NOT to be used on any painted surface, plastic, or the Top Window) •... - Page 37 BASIC MAINTENANCE #2 Mirror To gain access to the #2 mirror, the mirror cover must be removed. Remove the thumbscrew and slide the cover to the right and then lift the cover straight up. Inspect the #2 mirror and clean it only if there is debris present.
- Page 38 BASIC MAINTENANCE If your system is equipped with Air Assist, using your fingers, rotate the beam window cover counter-clockwise (B) and then off at a 45-degree angle. If the beam window cover is stuck use a 1/16 Allen wrench to loosen or remove the screw (A) and try again.
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Page 39: Maintenance Schedule
BASIC MAINTENANCE Adjustments and Lubrication There are no periodic adjustments normally required. The bearings in the motion system will self adjust to take up any clearances as they begin to wear. The belts are fiber reinforced and will not stretch under normal use so that periodic tension adjustment is not necessary. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
BASIC MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Guide Engraving Quality Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution • • “Fuzzy” looking raster engraving or small Dirty laser system Clean all optics, rails, bearings and text appears like a “double image” belts • • Graphic, graphic software, graphic Check to see what has changed. - Page 41 BASIC MAINTENANCE Raster engraving appears sharp on both • • Dirty laser system Clean all optics, rails, bearings, belts ends of the engraving but fuzzy in the • Check X-axis bearings, drive gear, middle • Something is loose idler pulley, belt, and optics •...
- Page 42 BASIC MAINTENANCE Wavy lines when vector engraving or • • Running too fast The highest quality vectors are cutting obtained by running less than 5% speed • • Dirty laser system Clean all optics, rails, bearings and belts • • Worn or faulty bearings Check and/or replace X and/or Y axis bearings...
- Page 43 BASIC MAINTENANCE Operational Focus carriage looses X-axis position • • Mechanical interference Check if focus carriage makes and slams into the left or right side of the contact with material or other rail during high speed raster engraving objects • •...
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Page 45: Section 5 - Material Settings Guide
Section 5 Material Settings Guide This section provides sample driver settings and helpful hints to get started engraving and/or cutting the materials listed. Safety NEVER LEAVE THE LASER SYSTEM RUNNING UNATTENDED FOR ANY REASON. Exposure to the laser beam can cause ignition of combustible materials. All laser cutting and engraving should be constantly supervised. - Page 46 MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE • Laser engraving or cutting materials other than those described in this manual can be a safety hazard and can damage the laser system. • Damages to the laser system due to neglect, misuse, or operator error ARE NOT covered under warranty.
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Page 47: Acrylic - Cast And Extruded
MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE NOTE When engraving very small objects, top speed cannot be achieved because acceleration and deceleration of the motion system requires time and distance. The laser system will automatically adjust itself to a maximum engraving speed that it can achieve due to the size and position of the graphic. This is why you might notice that there might be no difference in engraving time on certain graphics whether you choose 100% speed or less. - Page 48 MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE ACRYLIC - CAST AND EXTRUDED LIGHT RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .002” .002” .002” .002” .002” .002” .002” .002” DEEP RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .010” .010” .010” .010” .010” .010” .010”...
- Page 49 MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE COMMENTS There are two types of acrylic available, cast and extruded. Cast turns white or frosted and extruded remains clear when engraved. Use extruded acrylic for paint filled engraving and cast for regular engraving. Cast engraves better without masking. Lightly engrave the surface to frost it with a low power setting such as the first setting listed above.
- Page 50 MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE ACRYLIC - MIRRORED LIGHT RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .003” .003” .003” .003” .003” .003” .003” .003” DEEP RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .010” .010” .010” .010” .010” .010” .010” .010” VECTOR ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER...
- Page 51 MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE COMMENTS Engraving mirrored acrylic is similar to engraving regular acrylic. The idea is to engrave through the mirrored backing enough to begin to penetrate into the acrylic. Engraving deeply will cause a crusty residue to form just like with non-mirrored acrylic. A double image will appear if engraving on the front side of the mirror.
- Page 52 MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE ANODIZED ALUMINUM RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” VECTOR ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH 1000 .001” 1000 .001” 1000 .001” 1000 .001” 1000 .001” 1000 .001”...
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Page 53: Brass - Painted
MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE BRASS - PAINTED RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” VECTOR ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH 1000 .001” 1000 .001” 1000 .001” 1000 .001” 1000 .001” 1000 .001”... -
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MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE CORIAN / AVONITE / FOUNTAINHEAD RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .005” .005” .005” .005” .005” .005” .005” .005” DEEP RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH 1000 .015” 1000 .015” 1000 .015” 1000 .015”... -
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MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE CORK RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .010” .010” .010” .010” .010” .010” .010” .010” VECTOR ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .010” .010” .010” .010” .010” .010” .010” .010” VECTOR CUTTING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS... -
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MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE DELRIN RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .015” .015” .015” .015” .015” .015” .015” .015” VECTOR CUTTING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .060” .060” .060” .060” .060” .060” .060” .060” COMMENTS The laser system can be used to make dies for seal presses. -
Page 57: Glass/Crystal
MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE GLASS / CRYSTAL RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .001 .001 .001 .001 .001 .001 .001 .001 COMMENTS: Engrave at Image Density 4. VECTOR ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .001 .001 .001 .001 .001 .001 .001... -
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MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE LEATHER RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” VECTOR ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” VECTOR CUTTING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS... -
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MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE MARBLE RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .003” .003” .003” .003” .003” .003” .003” .003” VECTOR ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .003” .003” .003” .003” .003” .003” .003” .003” COMMENTS Most marble and polished stones will turn white when engraved. Masking is not necessary and light engraving works out better than heavy and deep engraving. -
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MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE MAT BOARD RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .005” .005” .005” .005” .005” .005” .005” .005” VECTOR ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .005” .005” .005” .005” .005” .005” .005” .005” VECTOR CUTTING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS... -
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MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE MELAMINE - STANDARD ENGRAVING LIGHT RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .015” .015” .015” .015” .015” .015” .015” .015” DEEP RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .020” .020” .020” .020” .020” .020” .020” .020”... -
Page 62: Melamine - Photo/Clipart Engraving
MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE MELAMINE - PHOTO/CLIPART ENGRAVING RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .008” .008” .008” .008” .008” .008” .008” .008” COMMENTS: Engrave unmasked. Use an Image Density of 5. RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .008”... - Page 63 MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE PLASTIC - ENGRAVERS MICROSURFACED RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” .001” VECTOR CUTTING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .060” .060” .060” .060” .060” .060” .060” .060” COMMENTS Laser engraveable plastic comes in many different colors, thickness, coatings, and surface textures.
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Page 64: Rubber Stamps
MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE RUBBER STAMPS RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .030” .030” .030” .030” .030” .030” .030” .030” PERFORATED VECTOR CUTTING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .040” .040” .040” .040” .040” .040” .040” .040” COMMENTS To create a rubber stamp, use the Rubber Stamp Mode the printer driver. In the above example, only one pass is necessary to achieve a deeply engraved rubber stamp. - Page 65 MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE SIGN VINYL RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .015” .015” .015” .015” .015” .015” .015” .015” VECTOR CUTTING (KISS CUT) LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .003” .003” .003” .003” .003” .003” .003” .003” COMMENTS Sign vinyl comes in a wide variety of colors, patterns, thickness, finishes, and reflectivity.
- Page 66 MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE WOOD RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .020” .020” .020” .020” .020” .020” .020” .020” VECTOR ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS DEPTH .030” .030” .030” .030” .030” .030” .030” 10.1 .030” VECTOR CUTTING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PASS...
- Page 67 MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE Elevating the wood also helps to determine whether the laser has passed completely through since the cut pieces will fall through to the table when cutting is finished. Also, set up the drawing so that the inner pieces of the drawing are cut first, otherwise pieces may fall through at the wrong time.
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Page 69: Section 6 - Accessories
Section 6 Accessories There are optional accessories, not included with the basic laser system, that are available at additional cost. Instructions on how to use these accessories are included in this section. The user can purchase and install all accessories, except Air Assist, which is a factory installed option ONLY. CAUTION: Before attempting to use any accessory, make sure that you have read the entire manual up to this point. - Page 70 ACCESSORIES Making the Connections Standard Air Assist style In the left rear part of the system you will find the pressure gauge (1), flow adjustment valve (2), quick release coupling (3), and release lever (4). Push in the release lever and pull down on the quick release coupling to remove it from the machine.
- Page 71 ACCESSORIES Locate the locking ever (1) attached to both fittings. Push in the lever until it clicks. Attach the larger quick release coupling (3) (1/4 NPT threads) to your compressed air supply line (4). Use Teflon tape on the threads to prevent leaks.
- Page 72 ACCESSORIES NOTE: Air will always be flowing through the system as long as the compressed air source is turned ON. We recommend installing a shut off valve in between your compressed air supply and the laser system. Before you run your material, we suggest that you adjust your air and/or gas flow. To do this, you must first turn on your compressed air source so that there is flow through the system.
- Page 73 ACCESSORIES When you press the “Start” button on the laser system, the Air Assist control box will send out a +5 VDC signal through the AUX OUT control wire, which can be used to turn ON the Air Compressor (optional) and will keep the Air Compressor ON until the file completes.
- Page 74 ACCESSORIES Once you have set your flow rates for each pathway that you will be using, reset the laser systems control panel so that the “AIR ASSIST” option displays “AUTO”. This will allow your selections in the printer driver to activate the correct solenoid valve choices. Programming the PC Printer Driver The Air Assist option provides printer driver controlled activation and deactivation of solenoid valves that direct the flow through one of three paths with its final destination being the cone.
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Page 75: Air Assist Compressor
ACCESSORIES Cone Alignment Check and Adjust (both styles) • Power the laser system ON. • Open the top door. • Position the focus carriage in the middle of the field. • Turn ON the red diode laser pointer. • Place a piece of paper (1) underneath the cone and observe the position of the red beam (2) in relation to the center of the bottom of the Cone (3) and be sure to check it from the front and side. -
Page 76: Dual Head
ACCESSORIES Removal, Cleaning, and Replacement of the Filter • Turn the Air Compressor OFF and unplug it. • Unscrew the cover by turning it 1/8 turn counterclockwise like you were unscrewing a jar, and pull down. The clear plastic container might still remain attached to the top. Gently pull this part straight down. - Page 77 ACCESSORIES How it Works With the Dual Head installed, the special “Beam Splitter” optic inside of the Dual Head splits the laser beam in half. It reflects one half of the laser beam’s energy down through the focus lens inside the Dual Head and passes the other half of the laser beams power through the beam splitter.
- Page 78 ACCESSORIES • If there is a button head screw located on the top of the Dual Head and or the single head, remove it. Beam Tube DUAL HEAD • Pick up the Dual Head tube and note the “L” (Left) and “R” (Right) markings. Install the tube using the supplied thumbscrews and tighten securely.
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Page 79: Honeycomb Cutting Table
ACCESSORIES Operation NOTE: In the following example, we will assume that your laser engraving system is a “V Platform” that has a maximum engraving area of 24” x 18” Landscape mode. • Turn ON your computer (if it is not ON already). Start your graphics program, create a new graphic or open an existing graphic. - Page 80 ACCESSORIES • Open the front door of the laser system and carefully slide the cutting table into the laser system so that its body is ADJUSTABLE MANIFOLD squarely pushed up against the engraving table rulers on the top and the side of the table.
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Page 81: Focus Lens Kits
ACCESSORIES Focus Lens Kits There are three optional Focus Lens Kits available other than the standard 2.0”, they are the 1.5”, 2.5”, and the 4.0” kits. Included in these kits are the focus lens, #3 mirror, front plate, thumbscrews, and a focus tool. Different lenses produce different spot sizes and have different focal ranges. - Page 82 ACCESSORIES • Place the bracket on the table (1). Insert the thumbscrews and washers (2) into the screw holes but do not tighten down completely. Leave the thumbscrews loose enough so that the bracket can slide. 23 24 • Place the Rotary Fixture on a flat surface. Using an Allen wrench, attach the two socket head shoulder screws (1) to the side of the base plate.
- Page 83 ACCESSORIES • You must now focus on the glass. Power ON the laser system and wait for the display to show “READY”. Press the “Z” button on the control panel and notice that the motion system will align to the centerline of the Rotary Fixture automatically.
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Page 84: Rotary Fixture
ACCESSORIES In this example our upper limit is about 20500X and the lower limit is 19000X. This translates to 20.5 inches and 19.0 inches respectively because the coordinates are in 1/1000 inch units. We have now set up the glass to be engraved. Close all doors of the laser system, go to your computer, and open your graphics software.
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