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Below are links to some VERY helpful videos from a gentleman named Russ, who purchased a laser engraver very similar to ours. In these videos, he shares his experiences, advice, and safety tips. While some of what Russ explains does not apply to using lasers on Hyrel equipment, much of it does. Please watch all these videos, even if you don't feel you need the information. Safety first! | Below are links to some VERY helpful videos from a gentleman named Russ, who purchased a laser engraver very similar to ours. In these videos, he shares his experiences, advice, and safety tips. While some of what Russ explains does not apply to using lasers on Hyrel equipment, much of it does. Please watch all these videos, even if you don't feel you need the information. Safety first! | ||
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvrMeUUzaBo Introduction to Laser Cutting] | |||
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF9nQHlvGkc Laser Theory and Safety Issues] | |||
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGD8BPZntxY Software (n/a for Hyrel users)] | |||
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA1jM9hTk6s Initial Setup and Powerup] | |||
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcze9B0BmpA Test Prints] | |||
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUdEUxJH2_o Focal Distance and Power Analysis] | |||
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNV0JUJXdvk Modifications and Recommendations from a Year of Use] | |||
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl6QKlwRKlk How to Realign your Mirrors] | |||
== Diode Lasers == | == Diode Lasers == | ||
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. | ||
Revision as of 18:46, 26 July 2017
So, Lasers: Exciting!
Also, dangerous.
Only safety-conscious adults should operate lasers of any kind.
CO2 Lasers
Hyrel offers 40w and 80w CO2 lasers on some of our Hydra models.
Below are links to some VERY helpful videos from a gentleman named Russ, who purchased a laser engraver very similar to ours. In these videos, he shares his experiences, advice, and safety tips. While some of what Russ explains does not apply to using lasers on Hyrel equipment, much of it does. Please watch all these videos, even if you don't feel you need the information. Safety first!
- Introduction to Laser Cutting
- Laser Theory and Safety Issues
- Software (n/a for Hyrel users)
- Initial Setup and Powerup
- Test Prints
- Focal Distance and Power Analysis
- Modifications and Recommendations from a Year of Use
- How to Realign your Mirrors
Diode Lasers
While less powerful than CO2 lasers, diode lasers are still dangerous, and the same safety precautions apply.