Computer Cutting Control
Group Assignment
In this assignment I have to:
* Characterize lasercutter's focus, power, speed, rate, kerf, and joint clearance
* Document the work.
FabLab Libya Laser cutting machine:
Company: Jinan AOL CNC Equipment company.
Product name: Jinan AOL 1390 stainless steel metal laser cutting machine
Applicable Material: Acrylic, Crytal, Glass, Leather, MDF, metal, Paper, plastic, Plexigla
Cutting Speed: 0-40000mm/min
Graphic Format Supported: AI, BMP, Dst, Dwg, DXF, DXP, LAS, PLT
Cutting Thickness: 0-30mm
Cooling Mode: WATER COOLING
laser Tube: RECI CO2 Laser Tube 100W
Size: 130cm X 90cm
Software: RDWorks
Graphic format: AI, BMP, Dst, DXF, Dwg, LAS,PLT
Focus test:
In this test, I have drew a four lines, each line represents the distance between laser cutter focusing len and the material.
After the test, I get:
I found that 1 mm is sharper one, so it is the best.
Cut test:
To test the cut of the machine, I have drew a twenty circles, each circles has different power and speed.
After the test, I get:
I have a prooblem with the machine because one of its mirrors needs reblacement, so the circles did not cut.
After Changing the mirror and the calibration of all mirrors I tested it again and the result was good.
Individual assignments
In this assignment I have to:
* Design, lasercut, and document a parametric press-fit construction kit, which can be assembled in multiple ways. Account for the
lasercutter kerf.
* cut something on the vinylcutter.
Construction kit:
I used CorelDRAW software to design the construction kit as follow:
After saving the design as dxf file, I used laser cutter software that called "RDWorks" to configure the power and speed of the machine.
Finally I cut it and try to make an amazing object.
Vinyl Cutter:
A vinyl cutter is an entry level machine for making signs. Computer designed vector files with patterns and letters are directly cut on the
roll of vinyl which is mounted and fed into the vinyl cutter through USB or serial cable. Vinyl cutters are mainly used to make signs, banners
and advertisements. Advertisements seen on automobiles and vans are often made with vinyl cut letters. While these machines were designed for
cutting vinyl, they can also cut through computer and specialty papers, as well as thicker items like thin sheets of magnet.
My final project designed for a kids, so I choose a super hero to stuck its logo on the frame. My hero is Batman, he is my favorite when
I was a child. I downloaded Batman ogo from internet, then I used CorelDRAW to save is at PLT file (compatible with machine software).
Now, It is ready to cut by using Vinyl Cutter.
My Machines Specifications:
Name: Creation CTN1200 Cutting Plotter 1200
Model Number : CT1200
Voltage : 110/220/240
Cache Capacity : 1MB
Paper Feed Width : 1300 mm
Cutter Pressure : 100G
Cutting Width : 1200 mm
Cutting Speed : 100 mm/s
Driver : Stepper Motor
Cutting Length : 2 meters
Repeat Cutting : supportive
Size : 1200 vinyl cutter
Machine Software:
My machine uses Artcut 2009 software for the controlling.
Importing the PLT file then start.
After finishing, the sticker loks:
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