K40 Laser Cutter

Chinesium K40 Laser Cutter

Location: Electronics Room Ownership: Mag Laboratory Status: Fully Working / Upgrades Pending Usage Restrictions: Laser Cutter Qualification
Laser Cutter
Brand: Chinesium Model: K40 Quality: Prosumer/Professional Cutting Area: TODO Materials: TODO

Getting Started

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General Advice and Precautions

Do not place hand along laser path.

Software Support

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Materials

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History

The K40 is a complex machine with a history of previous activity. Delve into the mysteries of this delightful machine here.

Gallery

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  Lid On

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  Interior (pre-air-assist)

Laser Path

The focusing mirror was broken on 2021-01-26 and subsequently replaced on 2021-02-01.

Air Assist Upgrades

https://www.maglaboratory.org/w/images/9/98/K40DragChainBracket.stl

User:BLu added a drag chain for the air assist on 2021-01-24.

The air assist pump and nozzle were installed on 2021-01-31.

Alignment

User:BLu first aligned the laser on 2020-12-24.

Acquisition

The K40 laser cutter was purchased by User:BLu on 2020-12-03 and arrived at MAG Laboratory on 2020-12-07.

Future Upgrades

The K40 is due for many future upgrades including but not limited to:

• air assist
• height adjustable table
• visible laser cutting locator