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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> | ||
* | * The machine will be in an Offline state. | ||
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* Enable the EStop by rotating it clockwise until it pops out. | |||
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[[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. | ||
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* 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. | ||
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* 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 == | ||
Revision as of 16:10, 11 August 2026
Link to: Metal Shop main page
Link to: Metal Shop tool list
| 3D FabLight 3000 Watt sheetmetal cutting LASER | |
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| General Info | |
| Make | 3D FabLight |
| Model | 3,000 Watt |
| Serial | {{{serial}}} |
| Specs | {{{manufacturer_specs}}} |
| Manual | Operation Manual |
| Asylum Info | |
| Location | Metal Shop |
| Rubric | {{{rubric}}} |
| Training | {{{training}}} |
| Testing | {{{testing}}} |
| Restrictions | red |
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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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Link to: FabCreator Manual
Link to: Laser Operation Manual
- 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 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.
- The machine will be in an Offline state.
- Enable the EStop by rotating it clockwise until it pops out.
- Turn on system power by turning the key from Off to On. The key will return to the Off position.
- Wait 1-2 minutes for the system to initialize. System state should change from Offline to Online.
- 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
