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McGill VLS6.60 User Manual

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USER GUIDE
LASER CUTTERS
VLS6.60 / PLS6.75

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE LASER CUTTERS VLS6.60 / PLS6.75...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of ConTenTs Workshop Basics Our Laser Cutters Setting up CAD Files Rhino AutoCAD Sending your file to the Laser Cutter Rhino AutoCAD How to set the Laser Settings - Driver Software Power, Speed & PPI Know your Materials Navigating the Laser Control Panel (UPC) Starting the Laser- Operator Checklist Cleaning the Lens Focus &...

  • Page 3: Workshop Basics

    Workshop basiCs acceSS: ReSeRvationS: the laser cutters are available for use during During off peak periods the laser room is available regular architecture workshop hours. During rush on a first-come first-serve basis. to reserve a spot periods, individuals are limited to 3 hours per during peak times, check with the workshop week, and must reserve a spot on the calendar.

  • Page 4: Our Laser Cutters

    oUr laser CUTTers Universal layer sysTems (Uls) vLS 6.06 (ReD / gReen cutteRS) taBLe BeD Layout Size: uLS machines are designed to operate like a printer. it allows you to print from any windows based 32" x 18" graphic software program. 812 mm x 457 mm there are two modes: raster mode or vector mode.

  • Page 5: Rhino

    seTTinG Up yoUr CaD file (rhino) RHino the geometry you create in rhino will ultimately control the motion of the laser that will cut or engrave through the material to make your part. you can directly control the laser through the universal control panel software (UCP) using rhino's print functions.
  • Page 6 SetuP LayeRS Set LayeR coLouR Set LayeR LinetyPe Placing your geometry on different layers the cutter cuts in order of; all lines and curve thickness must will allow you to easily configure separate Black (0,0,0) (255,0,0), be set to .001 (.0254 mm) or less, processing settings for each form.

  • Page 7: Sending Your File To The Laser Cutter

    From the toP viewport in Rhino, enter the 'print' command, or click on file print ( CTRL + P). you will find the Print Setup Dialog appear. Select VLS6.60/75 (or PLS4.75) the 'properties' tab will take you to the laser setting software, the printer driver interface.
  • Page 8 FiniSHing once all your settings are calibrated in the print setup dialogue box you will need to return to the top section, and click on the 'properties' tab. the universal control panel (uPc) will open, this is where you will be able to adjust the laser cutter settings.
  • Page 9 seTTinG Up yoUr CaD file (aUToCaD) oPen tHe FiLe open your autocaD file (.dwg or .dxf). FiLe PRePaRation: all geometry must be flat. Select your geometry and type 'flatten' and press 'enter'. this will eliminate all elevation information from your drawing.
  • Page 10 SetuP LayeRS Set LayeR coLouR Placing your geometry on different layers will allow you to eas- the cutter cuts in order of; ily configure separate processing settings for each form. the Black (0,0,0) (255,0,0), laser operates by recognizing assigned RGB colours, that will green (0,255,0), yellow (255,255,0),...
  • Page 11 senDinG yoUr file To The laser CUTTer (aUToCaD) PRinting FRoM autocaD under 'file', click on 'print' then 'plot', or in the command search bar type 'plot'. a 'batch plot' screen will appear, click on 'continue' to plot a single sheet". From the page setup click on the 'name' drop-down menu and choose 'VLS 6.06' or 'PLS4.75', depending on the laser...
  • Page 12 hoW To seT The laser seTTinGs coLoR taBLe/ JoB SettingS MoDe (DRoP DoWn Menu) this tab contains a list of the job set- Set PoWeR,SPeeD & PPi % Mode menu allows you to pick a tings for each assigned colour. Select specific setting: 'Rast/ Vect', these settings allow your to select the laser the colour so that it's highlighted, then...

  • Page 13: Power, Speed & Ppi

    poWer, speeD & ppi PoWeR % Setting the power setting is set by a percentage between 0% (min) and 100 %(max). it describes the output power of the laser. Power and speed work together to determine how deep or shallow the cut or engraving will be. this will be dependent on the material you use and what you want to do.
  • Page 14 poWer, speeD & ppi CharT tHeSe SettingS aRe guiDeLineS onLy. aLWayS teSt tHe PoWeR anD SPeeD SettingS eveRy tiMe you LaSeR cut. 1 mm ( 3/64") 1.5 mm (1/16") 2.38 mm (3 /32") 3 mm (1/8") 4.5 mm (11/64") 6.4 mm (1/4") Score Score Score...

  • Page 15: Know Your Materials

    knoW yoUr maTerials! HazaRDouS MateRiaLS the laser cutter can cut, etch, and engrave through many materials, but there are some that are dangerous to our health and safety. Material knowledge is key to being safe! the chart below lists materials that are forbidden to use. if you have any doubt, ask! DANGER CAUSES / CONSEQUENCES MATERIAL...

  • Page 16: Navigating The Laser Control Panel (Upc)

    naviGaTinG The laser ConTrol panel (UCp) SeLect PRint & oPen tHe LaSeR contRoLLeR PaneL after adjusting the print job settings in both the caD program and on the printer driver interface, you will click 'print' and open the uPc software icon found on your desktop. the uPc interface will open and your file will appear in the viewer tab.
  • Page 17 naviGaTinG The inTerfaCe PoWeR Button turns on the laser. gReen StaRt Button PauSe Button Starts job. Stops/ pause the job. navigation ButtonS zooM Button the four arrows on the left Magnify by zoom-in using allow you to manually move the left-click and zoom- the laser carriage in the x &...
  • Page 18 sTarTinG The laser (operaTor CheCklisT) Before pressing the 'START/PLAY' button on the control panel, it is important to follow the steps below. the exhaust system (air blower) must be turned on while any activities is taking place in the room. SteP 1: SteP 2: turn 'on' the fume extractor system.

  • Page 19: Cleaning The Lens

    CleaninG The lens it's important to check the lens prior to starting your job. accumulation of dirt and debris will cause uneven, rough results, or position failure. Keep the lens clean. CAUTION: Do not handle any surfaces with your fingers it can damage the optics, handle all housing by the edges.
  • Page 20 foCUsinG & seTTinG The Z-heiGhT Setting tHe z-HeigHt Place the focus tool on your material and adjust the table bed by moving the z axis to the correct height. you will use the z up & a properly adjusted z-height is key to having good results. down buttons located on the laser keypad.

  • Page 21: Finishing Up

    finishinG Up Remove your material and clean up any debris around your workstation. a good tip for removing cuts is to use masking tap over the cut pieces (especially small cuts) so they do not fall out as you are lifting out your sheet material.

  • Page 22: Assistance/Troubleshooting

    assisTanCe / TroUbleshooTinG if you have any questions or concerns contact the workshop technicians. Below you will find commonly asked issues and how to troubleshoot. Possible Cause Possible Solution Problem Check all plug connections and be sure the USB cable is plugged into the Laser not turning on.
  • Page 23 enD of manUal.

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Pls6.75

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