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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
Serial {{{serial}}}
Specs {{{manufacturer_specs}}}
Manual Operation Manual
Asylum Info
Location Metal Shop
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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 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

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Operation Manual

Preventative maintenance/cleaning

PM video

Videos

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