Open the laser hatch and grab one of the small white hexagonal cups on the right. Let's mark a very simple design on a piece of plastic to get to know the basic functions. When working with thin materials that might burn/cut through such as thin plastic, put a metal plate underneath so you don't burn the workspace, perhaps use a print plate.Wait for the suction to clear out fumes after engraving if necessary.Watch closely over flammable materials.Emergency stop is by the start buttons (blue box below table). Laser stops automatically when opened.Objects may get very hot from being lased, be careful when taking them out.At least make sure the suction is working well, and wait a good while for the fumes to clear before opening Galvanized metal or brass emit toxic zinc fumes when engraved, not recommended (brass engraves poorly anyway).
Safetyįirefighting instructions: Watch video in laser cutter room next door We use the same software to control our laser cutters next door.
You can also download a 30 day trial version for your own computer. This guide will not go beyond the very simplest basics, use the tutorials, the "Help" menu or just search the internet for more info. You can import graphics from almost anywhere or design them in LightBurn.
The laser is controlled by LightBurn which looks a lot like many ordinary graphics design programs. The optimal laser setting depends on the material, so unless you use a material that FabLab has a lot of experience with, you should have some extra/scrap material for testing. To some extent it can even mark metal in different colours. The fiber laser can put your design (max size 30x30 cm) on a wide variety of materials by very precise burning with a powerful laser beam.
Published: September 02, 2022, Edited by: Niels Jensen Fiber Laser Engraver Fiber laser introduction
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