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equipment:laser_cutter_50w_tutorial [2020/06/17 21:17] Matthew Peverillequipment:laser_cutter_50w_tutorial [2021/09/10 18:45] – [Specifications] James Pittman
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   * The small laser is capable of cutting up to 1/4" thickness, big laser can cut up to 1/2" in some materials.   * The small laser is capable of cutting up to 1/4" thickness, big laser can cut up to 1/2" in some materials.
   * The small laser is controlled by an [[http://en.rd-acs.com/prod_view.aspx?TypeId=50099&Id=161&FId=t3:50099:3|RDLC320G made by Ruida Technology]]   * The small laser is controlled by an [[http://en.rd-acs.com/prod_view.aspx?TypeId=50099&Id=161&FId=t3:50099:3|RDLC320G made by Ruida Technology]]
-  * The software has gone by many names: RDCAM, LaserWorks, and RDWorks. [[http://en.rd-acs.com/down.aspx?TypeId=50074&FId=t14:50074:14|The latest version is here.]]+  * The software has gone by many names: RDCAM, LaserWorks, and RDWorks. 
   * Machine home is typically upper left-hand corner for the small laser, upper right for big laser.   * Machine home is typically upper left-hand corner for the small laser, upper right for big laser.
  
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   * Always test settings on your material before cutting your whole piece.    * Always test settings on your material before cutting your whole piece. 
  
 +If you're looking for something to cut, here are some websites we've found helpful in the past.
 +  * [[https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/index.html|Boxes.py]] is an Open Source box generator written in Python. It features both finished parametrized generators as well as a Python API for writing your own. It features finger and (flat) dovetail joints, flex cuts, holes and slots for screws, hinges, gears, pulleys and much more
 +  * [[https://en.makercase.com/#/|Makercase]] generates simple laser cut box designs
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 +Want to test whether a material is safe to cut?
 +  - Consult the list above.
 +  - Perform [[https://youtu.be/3QBn8UIJ1oU|this test]].
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