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| + | <span style="color: maroon;">'''''Also, dangerous.'''''</span> | ||
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| + | <span style="color: maroon;">'''''Only safety-conscious adults should operate lasers of any kind.'''''</span> | ||
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| + | == CO<sub>2</sub> Lasers == | ||
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| + | Hyrel offers 40w and 80w CO<sub>2</sub> lasers on some of our Hydra models. | ||
Below are links to some VERY helpful videos from a gentleman named Russ, who purchased a laser engraver very similar to ours. In these videos, he shares his experiences, advice, and safety tips. While some of what Russ explains does not apply to using lasers on Hyrel equipment, much of it does. Please watch all these videos, even if you don't feel you need the information. Safety first! | Below are links to some VERY helpful videos from a gentleman named Russ, who purchased a laser engraver very similar to ours. In these videos, he shares his experiences, advice, and safety tips. While some of what Russ explains does not apply to using lasers on Hyrel equipment, much of it does. Please watch all these videos, even if you don't feel you need the information. Safety first! | ||
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Part 8: How to Realign your Mirrors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl6QKlwRKlk | Part 8: How to Realign your Mirrors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl6QKlwRKlk | ||
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| + | == Diode Lasers == | ||
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| + | While less powerful than CO<sub>2</sub> lasers, diode lasers are still dangerous, and the same safety precautions apply. | ||
Revision as of 18:42, 26 July 2017
So, Lasers: Exciting!
Also, dangerous.
Only safety-conscious adults should operate lasers of any kind.
CO2 Lasers
Hyrel offers 40w and 80w CO2 lasers on some of our Hydra models.
Below are links to some VERY helpful videos from a gentleman named Russ, who purchased a laser engraver very similar to ours. In these videos, he shares his experiences, advice, and safety tips. While some of what Russ explains does not apply to using lasers on Hyrel equipment, much of it does. Please watch all these videos, even if you don't feel you need the information. Safety first!
Part 1: Introduction to Laser Cutting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvrMeUUzaBo
Part 2: Laser Theory and Safety Issues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF9nQHlvGkc
Part 3: Software (n/a for Hyrel users): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGD8BPZntxY
Part 4: Initial Setup and Powerup: hhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA1jM9hTk6s
Part 5: Test Prints https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcze9B0BmpA
Part 6: Focal Distance and Power Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUdEUxJH2_o
Part 7: Modifications and Recommendations from a Year of Use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNV0JUJXdvk
Part 8: How to Realign your Mirrors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl6QKlwRKlk
Diode Lasers
While less powerful than CO2 lasers, diode lasers are still dangerous, and the same safety precautions apply.
