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2021-04-13T17:08:19Z

Settings

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	Your acutal laser controller, on the Aux Heads tab, should be set to "Laser_40".<br>		Your acutal laser controller, on the Aux Heads tab, should be set to "Laser_40".<br>
	Your safety/mirror/lens controller, on the Heads 1-5 tab, should be set to "CO2_Laser"		Your safety/mirror/lens controller, on the Heads 1-5 tab, should be set to "CO2_Laser" or the newer "CO2_Lens".

	Z-zero should be set 8 mm from the bottom of the focusing lens hardware for the CO2 laser.		Z-zero should be set 8 mm from the bottom of the focusing lens hardware for the CO2 laser.

2021-04-02T16:47:24Z

Diode Lasers

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	Z-zero should be set 18 mm from the bottom of the focusing lens hardware for the Diode lasers.		Z-zero should be set 18 mm from the bottom of the focusing lens hardware for the Diode lasers.

2021-04-02T16:47:12Z

Diode Lasers

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			Z-zero should be set 18 mm from the bottom of the focusing lens hardware for the Diode lasers.

	Hyrel offers diode lasers in several configurations:		Hyrel offers diode lasers in several configurations:

2021-04-02T16:46:38Z

Settings

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	Your acutal laser controller, on the Aux Heads tab, should be set to "Laser_40".<br>		Your acutal laser controller, on the Aux Heads tab, should be set to "Laser_40".<br>
	Your safety/mirror/lens controller, on the Heads 1-5 tab, should be set to "CO2_Laser"		Your safety/mirror/lens controller, on the Heads 1-5 tab, should be set to "CO2_Laser"

			Z-zero should be set 8 mm from the bottom of the focusing lens hardware for the CO2 laser.

	==== Videos ====		==== Videos ====

2021-02-09T15:21:41Z

Diode Lasers

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	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRsyEGHyt3k DXF to Laser Gcode Generation]		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRsyEGHyt3k DXF to Laser Gcode Generation]

	Manuals are available on the [[Manuals]] page, or in Repetrel under HELP > Accessory Manuals		Manuals are available on the '''[[Manuals]]''' page, or in Repetrel under HELP > Accessory Manuals

2021-02-09T15:21:20Z

Diode Lasers

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	While less powerful than CO<sub>2</sub> lasers, diode lasers are still dangerous, and the same safety precautions apply.		While less powerful than CO<sub>2</sub> lasers, diode lasers are still dangerous, and the same safety precautions apply.


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	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz6mRSkOaSk LA6-450 and LA5-808 Laser Overview]		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz6mRSkOaSk LA6-450 and LA5-808 Laser Overview]
	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRsyEGHyt3k DXF to Laser Gcode Generation]		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRsyEGHyt3k DXF to Laser Gcode Generation]

			Manuals are available on the [[Manuals]] page, or in Repetrel under HELP > Accessory Manuals

2021-02-09T15:04:57Z

Diode Lasers

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	While less powerful than CO<sub>2</sub> lasers, diode lasers are still dangerous, and the same safety precautions apply.		While less powerful than CO<sub>2</sub> lasers, diode lasers are still dangerous, and the same safety precautions apply.


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			\|+ Diode Laser Properties
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			! style="width: 30%;" \| Property
			! style="width: 30%;" \| LA5-808
			! style="width: 30%;" \| LA6-450
			\|-
			! Watts
			\| ~5
			\| ~6
			\|-
			! Wavelength
			\| 808
			\| 450
			\|-
			! Columnated
			\| FAC
			\| No
			\|-
			! Focused
			\| Yes
			\| Yes
			\|-
			! Dot Size
			\| 200-800 µm
			\| 200-500 µm
			\|-
			! Pulsable
			\| to 2 kHz
			\| to 2 kHz
			\|-
			\|}

	Hyrel offers diode lasers in several configurations:		Hyrel offers diode lasers in several configurations:

	* The LA6-450], a 6 watt, 450 nanometer laser. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OceUiuTixPA LA6-450 Intro Video]		* The LA6-450, a 6 watt, 450 nanometer laser. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OceUiuTixPA LA6-450 Intro Video]
	* The LA5-808, a 5 watt, 808 nanometer laser. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lpa4nENtyQ LA5-808 Intro Video]		* The LA5-808, a 5 watt, 808 nanometer laser. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lpa4nENtyQ LA5-808 Intro Video]
	* The LA3-450, a 3 watt, 450 nanometer laser.		* The LA3-450, a 3 watt, 450 nanometer laser.

2020-12-29T13:50:58Z

Hyrel Specific

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	==== Settings ====		==== Settings ====

	Your acutal laser controller, on the Aux Heads tab, should be set to "Laser_40".		Your acutal laser controller, on the Aux Heads tab, should be set to "Laser_40".<br>
	Your safety/mirror/lens controller, on the Heads 1-5 tab, should be set to "CO2_Laser"		Your safety/mirror/lens controller, on the Heads 1-5 tab, should be set to "CO2_Laser"

2020-12-21T19:32:55Z

Hyrel Specific

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	=== Hyrel Specific ===		=== Hyrel Specific ===

			==== Settings ====

			Your acutal laser controller, on the Aux Heads tab, should be set to "Laser_40".
			Your safety/mirror/lens controller, on the Heads 1-5 tab, should be set to "CO2_Laser"

			==== Videos ====

	*'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBBxkx40H8s CO2 Laser Alignment]'''		*'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBBxkx40H8s CO2 Laser Alignment]'''

2020-08-17T11:04:43Z

CO2 Lasers

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	Hyrel offers a 40w CO<sub>2</sub> laser on some of our Hydra models.		Hyrel offers a 40w CO<sub>2</sub> laser on some of our Hydra models.

	We recommend at least 500 cfm of exhaust while lasering.		We recommend at least 500 cfm (850 m<sup>3</sup>/h) of exhaust while lasering.

	=== Hyrel Specific ===		=== Hyrel Specific ===