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-=====CNSI Innovation Workshop and Microfluidics Lab Trotec Speedy100 ​Safe Operating Procedures===== +=====CNSI Trotec Speedy100 ​Safe Operating Procedures===== 
 Last Updated: 7/17/23 Rachel \\ Last Updated: 7/17/23 Rachel \\
 This SOP is compiled from the following sources. For more information reference these sources. This SOP is compiled from the following sources. For more information reference these sources.
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 ====Location==== ====Location====
-The Trotec Laser printer is located upstairs in the Microfluidics Lab next to the Haas CNC machine in the back of the room.+The Trotec Laser printer is located upstairs in Elings 3430 next to the Haas CNC machine in the back of the room.
  
 ====Overview==== ====Overview====
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   * ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)   * ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)
   * Acrylic (also known as Plexiglas, Lucite, PMMA)   * Acrylic (also known as Plexiglas, Lucite, PMMA)
-  * Delrin (POM, acetal) — for a supplier, try www.mcmaster.com.+  * Delrin (POM, acetal) — **Must use nitrogen assist when cutting delrin**
   * Kapton tape (Polyimide)   * Kapton tape (Polyimide)
   * Mylar (polyester)   * Mylar (polyester)
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-====Functional Engraving Recipes==== +====General Kerf Width For Acrylic====
-For users looking to cut acrylic at different depths, different cut depths were tested with different power settings. +
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-{| style="" +
-|+  +
-! +
-Engraving Cut Thickness +
-! +
-Engraving Settings +
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-0 mm +
-| +
-0% power, 0% speed +
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-0.208 mm +
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-50% power, 30% speed +
-|- +
-| +
-0.314 mm +
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-60% power, 30% speed +
-|- +
-| +
-0.352 mm +
-| +
-70% power, 30% speed +
-|- +
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-0.413 mm +
-| +
-80% power, 30% speed +
-|- +
-| +
-0.446 mm +
-| +
-90% power, 30% speed +
-|- +
-| +
-0.485 mm +
-| +
-100% power, 30% speed +
-|} +
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-For users who wish to cut at different depths, here is a graph and equation that may make estimation of what power to use easier. +
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-{{functional_acrylic_engraving.jpg?direct&500}} +
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-====General Curf Width For Acrylic====+
 {| style="" {| style=""
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 Thickness Thickness
 ! !
-Curf Width+Kerf Width
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laser_cutter_training_sop.1689635224.txt.gz · Last modified: 2023/07/17 23:07 by rylin