Large 80W Laser

1. Turn on the machine
   1. Turn on the Key Lock
   2. be sure to disengage the E-STOP
   3. Verify the following are up and running
      1. Laser Cutter
      2. Chiller
      3. Exhaust fan
      4. Air compressor
2. Start the LaserCut software
   1. Communication Problem?
      1. Save work
      2. Exit LaserCut
      3. Restart LaserCut
   2. “SoftDog” dongle errors
      1. These are usually random
      2. retry
3. Create your design
   1. File in ...My Documents/USERS/Your Name
   2. Shapes, Text, Graphics
      1. Use LaserCut for simple work, or
      2. Import from Corel, AutoCad, etc
   3. Assign objects to layers then values for:
      1. Speed
      2. Power
      3. Frequency
      4. Output
   4. Set drawing origin (Choose intelligently based on your design)
   5. Click Calculate
   6. Simulate if necessary
4. Download the design to the laser cutter
   1. Click “Download” then “Download Current”
   2. Close the download window
5. Prepare the material
   1. Lower the table so that material doesn't hit the laser head
   2. Position material in center of bed (use squaring blocks if necessary)
   3. Jog laser head over to the material using computer or keypad
   4. AutoFocus
      1. Press Z
      2. Press Datum
      3. Focus will be 6mm below air cone
      4. If you run the head through the table hit the E-STOP and see Laser Cutter Emergency Guidelines
      5. Press Z again to exit Z-axist mode