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3D FabLight 3000 Watt sheetmetal cutting LASER
3D FabLight 3000 Watt sheetmetal cutting LASER
General Info
Make	3D FabLight
Model	3,000 Watt
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Manual	Operation Manual
Asylum Info
Location	Metal Shop
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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 galvanized metal.
• Any painted or plastic coated 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 will 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

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Preventative maintenance/cleaning

PM video

Videos

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