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{{ToolBox
  |tool_title         = 3D FabLight 3000 Watt sheetmetal cutting LASER
  |tool_subtitle      = 3D FabLight 3000 Watt sheetmetal cutting LASER
  |image              = 3DFabLight.jpg
  |caption            = 3D FabLight 3000 Watt sheetmetal cutting LASER
  |make               = 3D FabLight
  |manual             = [https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/w/images/5/51/FabLight_Operator_Manual_v4.3.pdf Operation Manual]
  |model              = 3,000 Watt
  |location           = Metal Shop
  |restrictions       = red
}}

==Description==
THIS TOOL IS READY FOR LIMITED TESTING USE AT THIS TIME.

This tool uses a LASER and air pressure to cut thin sheets of metal

==Use for:==
* Steel (CRS): 0.15" (3.8mm) 9ga.
* Stainless steel: 0.125" 2.3mm 11ga.
* Aluminum: 0.083" (2.11mm) 12ga.
* Copper: 0.048" (1.22mm) 18ga.

==Do Not Use for:==
* Any sheet metal exceeding the maximum thickness for the type of metal.
* ANY NON METAL MATERIALS.

==Hazard Analysis==
* Materials can catch on fire while being cut.
* Coated metals will produce toxic gasses while being cut.
* Cuts/scrapes from sharp cut edges of work.
* Parts wil be hot after cutting. Burning hands may result when removing parts.

==Operation Notes==
* This machine requires fume extraction. Make sure both AC line cords are plugged in.
* 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.

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

[https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/w/images/8/81/FabCreator_Manual_2.2.0.XX.pdf FabCreator Manual]

[https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/w/images/5/51/FabLight_Operator_Manual_v4.3.pdf Operation Manual]

== Preventative maintenance/cleaning ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHSUXOYKm5Y PM video ]

==Videos==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K5QttFH8U4&list=PLpj81hTIgjFffXWzEtQGfXVJJ12mU_lJY FabCreator tutorial]

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