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Vinyl cutter

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	{{ToolBox\|tool_title=US Cutter Vinyl Cutter\|image=\|caption=\|make=US Cutter\|model=n/a\|serial=Unknown\|manufacturer_specs=n/a\|manual=\|location=Digifab Shop\|rubric=n/a\|training=\|testing=[https://www.artisansasylum.com/tool-testing Tool testing]\|restrictions=green\|tool_categories=[[Category:Vinyl Cutter]]}}		Manual Coming Soon! {{ToolBox\|tool_title=US Cutter Vinyl Cutter\|image=\|caption=\|make=US Cutter\|model=n/a\|serial=Unknown\|manufacturer_specs=n/a\|manual=\|location=Digifab Shop\|rubric=n/a\|training=\|testing=[https://www.artisansasylum.com/tool-testing Tool testing]\|restrictions=green\|tool_categories=[[Category:Vinyl Cutter]]}}



	== Additional specifications ==		== Additional specifications ==

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== Summary ==
Electronics and Robotics inventory; updated on a regular basis.

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AlanKilian — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:17:30 GMT

Images of things produced by this machine

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	[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSr-Eh3r68s (Recorded livestream) Build a flatpack grill]		[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSr-Eh3r68s (Recorded livestream) Build a flatpack grill]
	[[Category:Reference]]		[[Category:Reference]]

			== Images of things produced by this machine ==
			* The first thing cut by our machine. Rusty steel sheet. Laser was not centered and this produced a non optimal cut.
			[[File:FirstLight.JPG\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>


			* A nice 1" diameter circle in aluminum plate showing the laser's kerf size.
			[[File:Circle.JPG\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>


			* Thin aluminum plate cut into an animal shape.
			[[File:Sheep.JPG\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>


			* 3/4" thin wall aluminum tubing cut. The CAD wrap around the tube is not perfect and the holes are not centerd on the tube face. This is an issue with the design and not the machine's cutting or pointing ability
			[[File:Tubes.JPG\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>

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AlanKilian — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:59:12 GMT

Description

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 ==Description==
 This tool uses a LASER and air pressure to cut thin sheets of metal
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 * The blue Miller fume extraction unit will be started and stopped by the Fablight automatically. If you don't hear it when a cut starts, check the ON/OFF switch on the blue unit to the right-side of the Fablight and check that the second AC line cord is plugged in.
 * if properly focused, this laser should produce a 0.004-0.005" kerf
 ==Basic Operation Instructions==
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 [[File:FrontWIndow.jpg|left|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>
 * you can jog to a precise location by double-clicking a blue box which will bring up a keypad.
 == Preventative maintenance/cleaning ==
 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHSUXOYKm5Y PM video ]
 ==Videos==

Category:Board Meeting Minutes

Jedev — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:21:29 GMT

2026

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	=== 2026 ===		=== 2026 ===

	* July 15, 2026 Board Book		* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - July 15, 2026.pdf\|July 15, 2026 Board Book]]
	* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - May 13, 2026.pdf\|May 13, 2026 Board Book]]		* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - May 13, 2026.pdf\|May 13, 2026 Board Book]]
	* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - March 11, 2026.pdf\|March 11, 2026 Board Book]]		* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - March 11, 2026.pdf\|March 11, 2026 Board Book]]

File:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - July 15, 2026.pdf

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File:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - July 15, 2026.pdf

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Category:Board Meeting Minutes

Jedev — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:07:11 GMT

2026

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	=== 2026 ===		=== 2026 ===

			* July 15, 2026 Board Book
			* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - May 13, 2026.pdf\|May 13, 2026 Board Book]]
			* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - March 11, 2026.pdf\|March 11, 2026 Board Book]]
	* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - January 21, 2026.pdf\|January 21, 2026 Board Book]]		* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - January 21, 2026.pdf\|January 21, 2026 Board Book]]
	* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - March 11, 2026.pdf\|March 11, 2026 Board Book]]
	* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - May 13, 2026.pdf\|May 13, 2026 Board Book]]

	=== 2025 ===		=== 2025 ===

			* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - November 12, 2025.pdf\|November 12, 2025 Board Book]]
	* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - September 9, 2025.pdf\|September 9, 2025 Board Book]]		* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - September 9, 2025.pdf\|September 9, 2025 Board Book]]
	* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - November 12, 2025.pdf\|November 12, 2025 Board Book]]

	=== 2024 ===		=== 2024 ===

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AlanKilian — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:31:35 GMT

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	\|model = 3,000 Watt		\|model = 3,000 Watt
	\|serial = 30450		\|serial = 30450
	\|manufacturer_specs = n/a		\|manufacturer_specs = [https://wiki.artisansasylum.com/images/1/10/Fablight.pdf Specifications]
	\|location = Metal Shop		\|location = Metal Shop
	\|restrictions = red		\|restrictions = red

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AlanKilian — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:28:54 GMT

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	\|manual = [https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/w/images/5/51/FabLight_Operator_Manual_v4.3.pdf Operation Manual]		\|manual = [https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/w/images/5/51/FabLight_Operator_Manual_v4.3.pdf Operation Manual]
	\|model = 3,000 Watt		\|model = 3,000 Watt
			\|serial = 30450
			\|manufacturer_specs = n/a
	\|location = Metal Shop		\|location = Metal Shop
	\|restrictions = red		\|restrictions = red
			\|rubric = TBD
			\|training = TBD
			\|testing = TBD
			\|tool_categories = Unknown
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DigiFab exhaust blower

Sadie — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:59:33 GMT

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	Vari-GREEN P/N 356599 - the variable speed control is outside the exhaust duct - it's usually left on 100% speed.		Vari-GREEN P/N 356599 - the variable speed control is outside the exhaust duct - it's usually left on 100% speed.

	Control pot P/N 385806		Control pot P/N 385806

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			Access to the motor is via an ~ 18"x40" top-mounted flange, the mount screws are self-tapping sheet metal, use a 5/16" nut-driver

	[[File:Speed_control.png\|350px\|Speed control potentiometer]]		[[File:Speed_control.png\|350px\|Speed control potentiometer]]

DigiFab exhaust blower

Sadie — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:42:41 GMT

Created page with "The DigiFab laser cutters and SLA printer(s) are exhausted by an exhaust blower in the ceiling duct work (just inside entrance). The system consists of a 1 HP single phase variable-speed AC motor - model Vari-GREEN P/N 356599 - the variable speed control is outside the exhaust duct - it's usually left on 100% speed. Control pot P/N 385806 350px|Speed control potentiometer The motor drives a pair of ~9" diameter x 10" wide squirrel-cage b..."

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The DigiFab laser cutters and SLA printer(s) are exhausted by an exhaust blower in the ceiling duct work (just inside entrance).

The system consists of a 1 HP single phase variable-speed AC motor - model

Vari-GREEN P/N 356599 - the variable speed control is outside the exhaust duct - it's usually left on 100% speed.
Control pot P/N 385806

[[File:Speed_control.png|350px|Speed control potentiometer]]

The motor drives a pair of ~9" diameter x 10" wide squirrel-cage blowers

[[File:Blower_diagram.png|850px|Blower diagram]]

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File:Speed control.png

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== Summary ==
speed control

Category:Digifab Shop

Sadie — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:11:05 GMT

Infrastructure

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	{{ ToolTableItemGreen \| link= [[Vinyl cutter \| Vinyl cutter]] }} \|\| No Tool Testing Required		{{ ToolTableItemGreen \| link= [[Vinyl cutter \| Vinyl cutter]] }} \|\| No Tool Testing Required
	\|}		\|}

			== Infrastructure ==
			{\| class="wikitable"
			!\| Ventilation / exhaust system = variable speed AC motor blower in ceiling duct for lasers, SLA printer(s) [[DigiFab exhaust blower \| DigiFab_exhaust_blower]]

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	==Use for:==		==Use for:==
	* Steel (CRS): 0.15" (3.8mm) 9ga.		* Steel (CRS): 0.15" (3.8mm) 9ga.
	* Stainless steel: 0.125" 2.3mm 11ga. - laser ablation of SST will generate airborne hexavalent chromium, a class 1 carcinogen - use extreme caution with respect to post-cut ventilation
	* Aluminum: 0.083" (2.11mm) 12ga.		* Aluminum: 0.083" (2.11mm) 12ga.
	* Copper: 0.048" (1.22mm) 18ga.		* Copper: 0.048" (1.22mm) 18ga.

	==Do Not Use for:==		==Do Not Use for:==
			* Stainless steel. We do not have sufficient fume extraction to cut this material safely.
	* Any sheet metal exceeding the maximum thickness for the type of metal.		* Any sheet metal exceeding the maximum thickness for the type of metal.
	* Any galvanized metal.		* Any galvanized metal.

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Sadie — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:36:25 GMT

Operation Notes

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	==Use for:==		==Use for:==
	* Steel (CRS): 0.15" (3.8mm) 9ga.		* Steel (CRS): 0.15" (3.8mm) 9ga.
	* Stainless steel: 0.125" 2.3mm 11ga.		* Stainless steel: 0.125" 2.3mm 11ga. - laser ablation of SST will generate airborne hexavalent chromium, a class 1 carcinogen - use extreme caution with respect to post-cut ventilation
	* Aluminum: 0.083" (2.11mm) 12ga.		* Aluminum: 0.083" (2.11mm) 12ga.
	* Copper: 0.048" (1.22mm) 18ga.		* Copper: 0.048" (1.22mm) 18ga.
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	* Any painted or plastic coated metal.		* Any painted or plastic coated metal.
	* ANY NON METAL MATERIALS.		* ANY NON METAL MATERIALS.
			* Any metals incorporating heavy metal components (lead/cadmium/etc)
			* Any metals incorporating silver (vaporized silver is highly toxic)
			* Corroded metals will cut less effectively

	==Hazard Analysis==		==Hazard Analysis==
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	* This machine requires shop air. Instructions for starting and stopping the [[Antwerp Shop Air]]		* This machine requires shop air. Instructions for starting and stopping the [[Antwerp Shop Air]]
	* The blue Miller fume extraction unit will be started and stopped by the Fablight automatically. If you don't hear it when a cut starts, check the ON/OFF switch on the blue unit to the right-side of the Fablight and check that the second AC line cord is plugged in.		* The blue Miller fume extraction unit will be started and stopped by the Fablight automatically. If you don't hear it when a cut starts, check the ON/OFF switch on the blue unit to the right-side of the Fablight and check that the second AC line cord is plugged in.
			* if properly focused, this laser should produce a 0.004-0.005" kerf

	==Basic Operation Instructions==		==Basic Operation Instructions==

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	==Basic Operation Instructions==		==Basic Operation Instructions==
	[https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/wiki/FabCreator FabCreator executable download]		Link to: [https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/wiki/FabCreator FabCreator executable download]

	Link to: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YJQYXlUP4qPCo2YhX0nPZSt5OvJAlh2b/view?usp=sharing FabCreator Manual]		Link to: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YJQYXlUP4qPCo2YhX0nPZSt5OvJAlh2b/view?usp=sharing FabCreator Manual]

			Link to: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zBJlVLT_umDX_4orptRElOhtS_77JKR4/view?usp=sharing FabCreator Database]

	Link to: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/16bvG8o9V19a6cwrK9NB2L91LaFaBMahy/view?usp=sharing Laser Operation Manual]		Link to: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/16bvG8o9V19a6cwrK9NB2L91LaFaBMahy/view?usp=sharing Laser Operation Manual]
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	* Turn on system power by turning the key from Off to On. The key will return to the Off position.		* Turn on system power by turning the key from Off to On. The key will return to the Off position.
	[[File:MachineOn.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>		[[File:MachineOn.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>
	* Wait 1-2 minutes for the system to initialize. System state should change from Offline to ~~Online~~.		* Wait 1-2 minutes for the system to initialize. System state should change from Offline to Machine Not Homed.
	[[File:NotHomed.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>		[[File:NotHomed.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>
	* Select Home Machine		* Select Home Machine
	* Verify the machine is ready to home and press the home machine button.		* Verify the machine is ready to home and press the home machine button.
			[[File:StartHome.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>
	* Wait for the machine to home.		* Wait for the machine to home.
			[[File:Homed.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>
	* Machine is homed, press "Continue"		* Machine is homed, press "Continue"
			[[File:SelectHome.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>
	* Machine is ready to load a job		* Machine is ready to load a job
			[[File:ReadyToRunJob.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>

			* You can jog the head by clicking the "Jog button and dragging the blue squares.
			[[File:Jog.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>
			[[File:FrontWIndow.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>
			* you can jog to a precise location by double-clicking a blue box which will bring up a keypad.

	== Preventative maintenance/cleaning ==		== Preventative maintenance/cleaning ==

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	* Verify both AC plugs are plugged in to the AC outlet to the left of the machine		* Verify both AC plugs are plugged in to the AC outlet to the left of the machine
	* Verify the white air hose is plugged in to the shop air supply.		* Verify the white air hose is plugged in to the shop air supply.
			* Verify front door is closed
	* Turn on the main power using the white rocker switch on the panel at the lower left side of the machine.		* Turn on the main power using the white rocker switch on the panel at the lower left side of the machine.
	[[File:PowerPanel.png\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>		[[File:PowerPanel.png\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>
	* ~~Verify front door is closed~~		* The machine will be in an Offline state.
			[[File:Offline.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>
			* Enable the EStop by rotating it clockwise until it pops out.
			[[File:Estop_0.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>
			[[File:Estop_1.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>
	* Turn on system power by turning the key from Off to On. The key will return to the Off position.		* Turn on system power by turning the key from Off to On. The key will return to the Off position.
			[[File:MachineOn.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>
	* Wait 1-2 minutes for the system to initialize. System state should change from Offline to Online.		* Wait 1-2 minutes for the system to initialize. System state should change from Offline to Online.
			[[File:NotHomed.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>
			* Select Home Machine
			* Verify the machine is ready to home and press the home machine button.
			* Wait for the machine to home.
			* Machine is homed, press "Continue"
			* Machine is ready to load a job

	== Preventative maintenance/cleaning ==		== Preventative maintenance/cleaning ==

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