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So, CO<sub>2</sub> Lasers - Exciting!
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Also, dangerous.
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== <span style="color: maroon;">Lasers: Exciting!</span> ==
  
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Only safety-conscious adults should operate lasers of any kind.
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<span style="color: maroon;">'''''Also, dangerous.'''''</span>
  
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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.
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<span style="color: maroon;">'''''Only safety-conscious adults with proper safeguards should operate lasers of any kind.'''''</span>
  
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== CO<sub>2</sub> Lasers (DISCONTINUED) ==
  
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Part 1: Introduction to Laser Cutting: http://youtu.be/YvrMeUUzaBo
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[[File:LI40.jpg]]
  
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Part 2: Laser Theory and Safety Issues: http://youtu.be/zF9nQHlvGkc
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Hyrel FORMERLY offered a 40w CO<sub>2</sub> laser on some of our Hydra 16A models.
  
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Part 3: Software (n/a for Hyrel users): http://youtu.be/SGD8BPZntxY
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We recommended at least 500 cfm (850 m<sup>3</sup>/h) of exhaust while lasering.
  
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Part 4: Initial Setup and Powerup: http://youtu.be/fA1jM9hTk6s
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This information is preserved for customers who already own a CO2 laser on their Hyrel equipment.
  
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Part 5: Test Prints http://youtu.be/Zcze9B0BmpA
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=== Hyrel Specific ===
  
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Part 6: Focal Distance and Power Analysis: http://youtu.be/PUdEUxJH2_o
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==== Settings ====
  
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Part 7: Modifications and Recommendations from a Year of Use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNV0JUJXdvk
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Your acutal laser controller, on the Aux Heads tab, should be set to "Laser_40".<br>
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Your safety/mirror/lens controller, on the Heads 1-5 tab, should be set to "CO2_Laser" or the newer "CO2_Lens".
  
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Part 8: How to Realign your Mirrors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl6QKlwRKlk
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'''Z-zero should be set 8 mm from the bottom of the focusing lens hardware for the CO2 laser.'''
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{| border="1" class="wikitable" style="width: 60%; text-align: center;"
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|+ Diode Laser Properties
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|-
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! style="width: 30%;" | Property
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! style="width: 20%;" | LI-40
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! Watts
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| ~40
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|-
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! Wavelength
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| 10,600 nm
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! Focused
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| Yes
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! Focal Distance
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| ~8mm
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! Dot Size
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| ~400µm
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|-
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|}
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==== Videos ====
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*'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBBxkx40H8s CO2 Laser Alignment]'''
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*[https://youtu.be/kqnjlTSg-20 CO2 Laser Marking with the Hydra]
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*[https://youtu.be/FnYDoNkgOrI Converting a Hydra from Printer to Laser]
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*[https://youtu.be/fHqTlcdISIg Cutting Nylon Mesh with CO2 Laser on a Hydra]
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*[https://youtu.be/4Y9V6RWhKj4 Cutting Acrylic with the CO2 Laser on a Hydrda]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNr59eCGuK4 Changing the Address Resistor on the Hydra CO2 Laser]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBBxkx40H8s Hyrel Hydra CO2 Laser Alignment]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrImt7_Pnxo Flashing Firmware on the Modified CO2 Laser Controller]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCzPw4FOG8c Draining Laser Coolant on the Hyrel Hydra]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRsyEGHyt3k DXF to Laser Gcode Generation]
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=== Laser Alignment ===
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBBxkx40H8s Hyrel CO2 Laser Alignment Video.]
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Below are great videos about laser alignment in very similar setups:
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#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl6QKlwRKlk RDWorks]
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#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw8Ro2vEEzY ThunderLaser]
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#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY5D27TQwZI BossLaser]
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#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9p-1AZKCVg MakeTech]
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=== Informational Videos ===
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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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#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvrMeUUzaBo Introduction to Laser Cutting]
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#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF9nQHlvGkc Laser Theory and Safety Issues]
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#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGD8BPZntxY Software (n/a for Hyrel users)]
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#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA1jM9hTk6s Initial Setup and Powerup]
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#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcze9B0BmpA Test Prints]
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#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUdEUxJH2_o Focal Distance and Power Analysis]
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#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNV0JUJXdvk Modifications and Recommendations from a Year of Use]
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== Diode Lasers ==
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[[File:LA5-6.jpg]]
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While less powerful than CO<sub>2</sub> lasers, diode lasers are still dangerous, and the same safety precautions apply.
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{| border="1" class="wikitable" style="width: 60%; text-align: center;"
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|+ Diode Laser Properties
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! style="width: 20%;" | Property
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! style="width: 15%;" | LA5-808
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! style="width: 15%;" | LA6-405
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! style="width: 15%;" | LA6-450
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|-
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! Watts
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| ~5
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| ~6
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| ~6
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|-
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! Wavelength
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| 808
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| 405
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| 450
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|-
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! Columnated
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| FAC
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| No
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| No
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|-
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! Focused
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| Yes
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| Yes
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| Yes
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! Focal Distance
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| ~100mm
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| ~18mm
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| ~18mm
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! Dot Size
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| ~250 µm
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| ~250 µm
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| ~250 µm
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! Pulsable
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| to 2 kHz
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| to 2 kHz
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| to 2 kHz
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! Best on
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| dark surfaces
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| light or <br> dark surfaces
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| light or <br> dark surfaces
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! 2024 Status:
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| ''Not Available''
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| ''Not Available''
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| Available
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|}
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'''Z-zero should be set 18 mm from the bottom of the focusing lens hardware for the Diode lasers.'''
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Hyrel offers diode lasers in several configurations:
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* The LA6-450, a 6 watt, 450 nanometer laser. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OceUiuTixPA LA6-450 Intro Video]
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* The LA5-808, a 5 watt, 808 nanometer laser. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lpa4nENtyQ LA5-808 Intro Video]
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* The LA3-450, a 3 watt, 450 nanometer laser.
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More videos about the diode lasers:
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5-NYk06NVc Laser Marking on a Cylinder]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz6mRSkOaSk LA6-450 and LA5-808 Laser Overview]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRsyEGHyt3k DXF to Laser Gcode Generation]
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Manuals are available on the '''[[Manuals]]''' page, or in Repetrel under HELP > Accessory Manuals

Latest revision as of 19:17, 28 February 2024

Lasers: Exciting!

Also, dangerous.

Only safety-conscious adults with proper safeguards should operate lasers of any kind.

CO2 Lasers (DISCONTINUED)

LI40.jpg

Hyrel FORMERLY offered a 40w CO2 laser on some of our Hydra 16A models.

We recommended at least 500 cfm (850 m3/h) of exhaust while lasering.

This information is preserved for customers who already own a CO2 laser on their Hyrel equipment.

Hyrel Specific

Settings

Your acutal laser controller, on the Aux Heads tab, should be set to "Laser_40".
Your safety/mirror/lens controller, on the Heads 1-5 tab, should be set to "CO2_Laser" or the newer "CO2_Lens".

Z-zero should be set 8 mm from the bottom of the focusing lens hardware for the CO2 laser.

Diode Laser Properties
Property LI-40
Watts ~40
Wavelength 10,600 nm
Focused Yes
Focal Distance ~8mm
Dot Size ~400µm

Videos

Laser Alignment

Hyrel CO2 Laser Alignment Video.

Below are great videos about laser alignment in very similar setups:

  1. RDWorks
  2. ThunderLaser
  3. BossLaser
  4. MakeTech

Informational Videos

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!

  1. Introduction to Laser Cutting
  2. Laser Theory and Safety Issues
  3. Software (n/a for Hyrel users)
  4. Initial Setup and Powerup
  5. Test Prints
  6. Focal Distance and Power Analysis
  7. Modifications and Recommendations from a Year of Use

Diode Lasers

LA5-6.jpg

While less powerful than CO2 lasers, diode lasers are still dangerous, and the same safety precautions apply.

Diode Laser Properties
Property LA5-808 LA6-405 LA6-450
Watts ~5 ~6 ~6
Wavelength 808 405 450
Columnated FAC No No
Focused Yes Yes Yes
Focal Distance ~100mm ~18mm ~18mm
Dot Size ~250 µm ~250 µm ~250 µm
Pulsable to 2 kHz to 2 kHz to 2 kHz
Best on dark surfaces light or
dark surfaces 		light or
dark surfaces
2024 Status: Not Available Not Available Available

Z-zero should be set 18 mm from the bottom of the focusing lens hardware for the Diode lasers.

Hyrel offers diode lasers in several configurations:

More videos about the diode lasers:

Manuals are available on the Manuals page, or in Repetrel under HELP > Accessory Manuals

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