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--- crystalmarksop [2023/07/19 18:19] – colin
+++ crystalmarksop [2024/01/22 17:54] (current) – [Rates] bdincau
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 ====== Crystalmark Training SOP======
-Last edited: Colin Kwok (7/18/23) \\
+Last edited: Rachel Lin (8/14/23) \\
 Tool Lead: Yanis Yankauskas\\
-Contact: [PLACEHOLDER]
+Contact: ckwok520@ucsb.edu
-====== CrystalMark ======
 ====Training Checklist:====
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   - Turn on CrystalMark DV-1 (under table)
   - Plug in camera to computer (USB connection)
-  - fixture piece onto part mount
+  - Fixture piece onto part mount
 There are two ways to use the CNC: Etching with a .dxf file or manually etching: using .dxf file or manually \\
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   - open .ngc in "FlashCut CNC 4": \\ {{:flashcut4.jpg?direct&200|}}
   - open "DinoCapture 2.0" (Used to monitor operation): \\ {{:dinocapture_2.0.jpg?direct&200|}}
-  - Jog the CNC down to the surface of your piece, use a piece of paper to shim the etching nozzle and piece
+  - Place the acrylic plate on the crystalmark mount
-  - "Set" -> "Zero Z" when paper is difficult to move, be careful not to crash etching nozzle
+  - Jog the nozzle into the hole
+  - "Set" -> "Zero X and Zero Y"
+  - Jog the CNC down to the surface of your piece
+  - "Set" -> "Zero Z", be careful not to crash etching nozzle
+  - After zero-ing the Z axis, move up in Z until Z is at 1.1 mm. This will be your cutting height.
   - Select "Jog" and jog CNC to where the .dxf origin should be on your piece
   - "Set" -> "Zero X", "Set" -> "Zero Y"
   - Note that origin is displayed in "DXF to G-Code Converter" (You can modify the origin in the software your .dxf was created): \\ {{:dxfzero.jpg?direct&200|}}
+  - Use tape and/or turn on vaccum to fixture part (optional)
   - Begin etching : "G-Code" -> "Start"
   - Monitor operation
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   - open "FlashCut CNC 4": \\ {{:flashcut4.jpg?direct&200|}}
   - open "DinoCapture 2.0" (Used to monitor operation): \\ {{:dinocapture_2.0.jpg?direct&200|}}
-  - Jog the CNC down to the surface of your piece, use a piece of paper to shim the etching nozzle and piece
+  - Place the acrylic plate on the crystalmark mount
-  - "Set" -> "Zero Z" when paper is difficult to move, be careful not to crash etching nozzle
+  - Jog the nozzle into the hole
-  - Select "Jog" and jog CNC 1.2 mm up in the Z axis
+  - "Set" -> "Zero X and Zero Y"
+  - Jog the CNC down to the surface of your piece
+  - "Set" -> "Zero Z", be careful not to crash etching nozzle
+  - After zero-ing the Z axis, move up in Z until Z is at 1.1 mm. This will be your cutting height.
+  - Use tape and/or turn on vaccum to fixture part (optional)
   - Select "CrystalMark" switch and set to "on"
   - Let the Etcher create a through hole
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   * Use ShopVac to vacuum excess aluminum oxide
   * Dispose of excess sharps in sharps container
-  * Unlug camera, close air valve, turn off FlashCut CNC, turn off CrytalMark DV1
+  * Unplug camera, close air valve, turn off FlashCut CNC, turn off CrytalMark DV1
 ====Maintenance====
-  * ShopVac area
+  * Vacuum area before leaving.
 ====Additional Information====
+You can record your cuts in DinoCapture
 ====Troubleshooting====
-Work in Progress
+If the Crystalmark is not cutting, the abrasive canister may be empty. Please
+contact workshop staff to refill tool.
-====Rates====
-CrystalMark:
-Work in Progress