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| equipment:cnc:laser-xtool-s1:home [2024/11/03 15:05] – aaronds | equipment:cnc:laser-xtool-s1:home [2025/02/18 19:35] (current) – Updated specifications kitkat | ||
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| ====== xTool S1 Diode Laser ====== | ====== xTool S1 Diode Laser ====== | ||
| - | The xTool S1 is a 20W 455nm (blue, #0061ff) diode laser with a 608 x 385mm bed and a maximum | + | The xTool S1 is a 20W 455nm (blue, #0061ff) diode laser with a 608 x 385mm bed and a maximum |
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| Our setup includes the honeycomb panel and air assist. With the honeycomb panel installed the maximum material thickness is 15mm. | Our setup includes the honeycomb panel and air assist. With the honeycomb panel installed the maximum material thickness is 15mm. | ||
| - | See [[equipment: | + | See [[equipment: |
| ===== Materials ===== | ===== Materials ===== | ||
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| Only the following materials may be used with the xTool laser cutter (subject to additional restrictions below): | Only the following materials may be used with the xTool laser cutter (subject to additional restrictions below): | ||
| * Solid wood sheets | * Solid wood sheets | ||
| - | * Plywood | + | * Plywood |
| * MDF | * MDF | ||
| * Non PVC composite woods | * Non PVC composite woods | ||
| * Paper/Card (See additional restrictions) | * Paper/Card (See additional restrictions) | ||
| * Cardboard (See additional restrictions) | * Cardboard (See additional restrictions) | ||
| + | * Foamboard - non PVC or other banned material (See additional restrictions) | ||
| * Acrylic/ | * Acrylic/ | ||
| * Acetal/ | * Acetal/ | ||
| - | * Non PVC foamcore | + | * Non PVC rubber (such as EPDM) (See additional restrictions) |
| - | * Non PVC rubber | + | |
| * Cotton/Hemp based textiles [[https:// | * Cotton/Hemp based textiles [[https:// | ||
| * Untreated real leather [[https:// | * Untreated real leather [[https:// | ||
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| - | Materials with colours inside the black shapes below may not work very well. | + | Materials with colours inside the black dashed line may not work very well. |
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| ==== Banned Materials ==== | ==== Banned Materials ==== | ||
| + | The following materials are banned for safety reasons, because they give off highly toxic fumes, are a fire risk, or may damage the machine. | ||
| * PVC/Vinyl - __releases Chlorine which will damage the laser__ | * PVC/Vinyl - __releases Chlorine which will damage the laser__ | ||
| - | * Any other material containing chlorinated or halogen based compounds | ||
| - | * Treated Leather - releases Formaldehyde | ||
| - | * Any other material containing more than trace levels of Formaldehyde | ||
| * Polycarbonate | * Polycarbonate | ||
| - | * Polystyrene foam | + | * ABS |
| - | * Epoxy/Fibreglass | + | * Polyethylene (PE / HDPE) |
| - | * PETG - releases large amounts of fine dust which can contaminate the optics | + | * Styrene / Polystyrene / HIPS |
| - | * Coated carbon | + | * Polyethylene (PET / PETG) |
| - | * Food - please don' | + | * Nylon (PA) |
| + | * Treated or coated real leather | ||
| + | * Vegan leather | ||
| + | * Epoxy and similar resin materials | ||
| + | * Carbon | ||
| + | * Fibreglass - both raw glass fibre and finished composite | ||
| + | * Any other material containing Bromine (Br), Chlorine (Cl), Flourine (F), or Iodine (I) in its chemical formula | ||
| + | * Any other material containing a CN bond (Carbon-Nitrogen) in its chemical formula | ||
| + | * Any other material advertised as fireproof / flame retardant | ||
| + | * Any metals (pending risk assessment and review) | ||
| + | * Food - do not eat anything out of the laser cutter | ||
| ===== Safety ===== | ===== Safety ===== | ||
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| * The button on the front - when running this acts as a " | * The button on the front - when running this acts as a " | ||
| * The software " | * The software " | ||
| + | * The right-hand isolator switch | ||
| ==== Fire ==== | ==== Fire ==== | ||
| - | Flammable materials like wood, paper and plastic can catch fire when cutting. You must actively supervise all cutting and be prepared to stop the machine if a fire breaks out. | + | Flammable materials like wood, paper and plastic can catch fire when cutting. |
| Only use a CO2 fire extinguisher with the laser. This is located next to the door to the CNC room, directly behind you when facing the laser. | Only use a CO2 fire extinguisher with the laser. This is located next to the door to the CNC room, directly behind you when facing the laser. | ||
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| Before starting any work with the laser ensure the surrounding area is clear of flammable materials, especially volatile substances like isopropyl alcohol. | Before starting any work with the laser ensure the surrounding area is clear of flammable materials, especially volatile substances like isopropyl alcohol. | ||
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| If the fire has spread beyond the confines of the machine follow the Hackspace [[manual: | If the fire has spread beyond the confines of the machine follow the Hackspace [[manual: | ||
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| + | ===== Specifications ===== | ||
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| + | Laser power - 20 W | ||
| + | Spot size - 0.08 x 0.06 mm | ||
| + | Working Speed - 600 mm/s | ||
| + | Working Area - 498 x 330 mm | ||
| + | Connection - USB/WiFi | ||
| + | Supported Files - SVG/ | ||
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