Blue - Revision history

NickE at 04:48, 8 March 2026

2026-03-08T04:48:28Z

2026-03-08T04:45:23Z

2024-11-09T19:59:44Z

Updated bed size

2024-11-09T17:48:32Z

Manuals

2024-11-09T17:40:02Z

added placeholder for Blue's bed size so I can confirm when I'm there in person.

2024-11-09T17:35:14Z

Laser Cutter Settings

2024-11-09T17:32:19Z

Manuals

2024-05-08T22:09:42Z

Usage: moved this section to the main Lasers page

2024-05-08T22:03:03Z

External Links: updated links that moved and deleted links that were broken

2021-12-20T03:31:56Z

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	When in doubt, contact a steward or [https://asmbly.org/problem submit a problem report].		When in doubt, contact a steward or [https://asmbly.org/problem submit a problem report].
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−	~~== Maintenance ==~~
−	~~This tool is owned by Asmbly Makerspace for the use of its members. Please [https://asmbly.org/problem submit a problem report] if maintenance is required.~~

	Replacement lens: ZnSe lens, 19.05mm diameter, 2.0" focal length, for IR laser cutters. Search eBay for "ZnSe Lens 19.05mm".		Replacement lens: ZnSe lens, 19.05mm diameter, 2.0" focal length, for IR laser cutters. Search eBay for "ZnSe Lens 19.05mm".

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 [[Laser Cutter Materials]]
-Blue's bed size is [CITATION NEEDED] - this is important for when you're sending artwork to the laser.
+Blue's bed size is 32"x18" This is important for when you're sending artwork to the laser, and you may find that making your artboard the same size as the laser bed makes the process a little easier.
 == Laser Cutter Settings ==

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 *[http://www.engraversnetwork.com/support/pdf/UCP-All%20Systems%20(24-41).pdf UCP-Universal Control Panel]
 *[http://www.atxhs.org/wiki/File:PLS_Service_Manual.pdf PLS Service Manual]
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	[[Laser Cutter Materials]]		[[Laser Cutter Materials]]
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		+	Blue's bed size is [CITATION NEEDED] - this is important for when you're sending artwork to the laser.

	== Laser Cutter Settings ==		== Laser Cutter Settings ==

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	Don't press the focusing on button the machine(white button) or adjust the focus setting in the software. These settings are calibrated regularly by the people authorized to work on the machine and are not intended for users to change. Doing this messes up other people's work and it's NOT COOL. As with everything in the space, when you're done, leave things as they were when you started. Changing this setting means the laser is not right when the next person comes to use the machine.		Don't press the focusing on button the machine(white button) or adjust the focus setting in the software. These settings are calibrated regularly by the people authorized to work on the machine and are not intended for users to change. Doing this messes up other people's work and it's NOT COOL. As with everything in the space, when you're done, leave things as they were when you started. Changing this setting means the laser is not right when the next person comes to use the machine.
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		+	Currently the focus tool for Blue is a 3D printed part that says Pearl on it, but works for both machines. (as of Nov 9 2024)
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		+	To focus the laser, just align the focus tool to the screw on the laser head and adjust the Z-height to meet your material.

	== Manuals ==		== Manuals ==

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	There are two main variables that the laser uses to cut and etch: speed and power. When cutting, the laser power is increased and the speed is decreased so that the cutting beam spends a longer time hitting the material in order to cut though. While etching the speed is increased and the power reduced, this way the laser only removes a little material from the surface, leaving just the etching.		There are two main variables that the laser uses to cut and etch: speed and power. When cutting, the laser power is increased and the speed is decreased so that the cutting beam spends a longer time hitting the material in order to cut though. While etching the speed is increased and the power reduced, this way the laser only removes a little material from the surface, leaving just the etching.
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−	~~== Usage ==~~
−	To be fair to other users, each member may only have one "active" reservation at a time in (maximum) three hour blocks. Additionally, we only allow one "active" reservation at a time for these machines. An "active" reservation is defined as a reservation that will occur at some point in the future. A second active reservation may be made with "bumpable" in the Booking Title field. This indicates a soft reservation that another member may bump if they need the time.

	== Materials ==		== Materials ==

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 Some helpful laser related links. Need to organize:
 *[http://regal-plastics.com/ Regal Plastics - Local supplier]
-*[http://www.instructables.com/id/Pure-Decadence---Laser-Etched-Chocolate-Bar/ Laser etched Chocolate]
+*[https://www.thorlabs.us/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=330 Tissues for cleaning optics]
 *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq3G9zu0ick ULS 3D calibration]
 *[http://jerryarutherford.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-years-laser-fire.html Why not to leave the laser]
 *[http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2013/05/27/fabfont-a-typeface-for-lasercut-stencils/ Typeface for stencils]
 *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arjRtCjI9AQ Laser Origami]
 *[http://www.instructables.com/id/Round-stoolstype-all-rounds/ Laser cut round stools]
-*[http://www.epiloglaser.com/tl_wood_residue.htm Removing wood residue]
+*[https://support.epiloglaser.com/article/ka-01213/ Removing wood residue]
 *[http://boxmaker.rahulbotics.com/ Tabbed box maker]
-*[http://www.thermark.com/ TherMark laser bonded marking]
+*[https://festi.info/boxes.py/Gallery Boxes.py]
-*[http://www.ulsinc.com/cp/en/scordato-sales/materials-library USL Materials Library]
+*[http://ferroworld.org TherMark laser bonded marking]
-*[http://tuckbox.gameupdates.com/ Tuck box generator]
+*[https://www.ulsinc.com/material/materials-library USL Materials Library]
 *[https://github.com/timur-tabi/svg-tuckbox Tuck box python script]
 *[http://www.lasersaur.com/ Lasersaur DIY laser cutter]

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 Asmbly owns a '''Universal Laser Systems PLS 6.60 laser cutter''' colloquially known as "Blue". It is a 60W CO2 laser with 32" x 18" bed capable of cutting, engraving, and marking a number of different materials quickly and accurately when driven from CAD software such as CorelDraw and Inkscape.
-{{Required|Blue Laser}}
+{{Required|Small Lasers}}
 {{ToolPhoto|BlueLaser.jpg}}