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- Bed size: RED<\/span> machine – 910x600mm\u00a0 BLUE\u00a0machine – 800x450mm<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Materials: most apart from PVC and can only score and raster certain metals<\/li>\n
- Max thickness: Acrylic 12mm\/ MDF 9mm\/ PLY 6mm<\/li>\n
- Sign-up sheet next to each Laser Cutter in the workshop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Operation and H&S induction is given during 1st use of the machine by a workshop staff member PDF Laser Cutter Operation Guide<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
Artwork settings<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- R<\/span>G<\/span>B<\/span> colour profile<\/li>\n
- Is at the right scale – the size you want the model<\/li>\n
- No double lines<\/li>\n
- Fits onto the material – 5mm offset\/gap around the edge<\/li>\n
- Min 1mm spacing between objects to be cut<\/li>\n
- Any text which requires cutting or scoring will need to be expanded [Object > Expand > Un-check Fill > Click OK]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Save As<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- AutoCAD > save as > .DXF 2000<\/li>\n
- Rhino > exported selected > .DXF > R12 Natural<\/li>\n
- Illustrator > save as > .AI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cost. <\/strong>60minute Token\u00a0or Pay Per Minute Laser Credits available via the estore\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
Laser Cutter operation and safe use\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nCNC Router – 3 Axis\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Bed size: 2440x1220mm<\/li>\n
- MDF, PLY, Timber, PU Model Board, Acrylic, Extruded Polystyrene Foam, Plaster, Jesmonite, Aluminium, Copper and Brass<\/li>\n
- 1 or 2 sided 2D & 3D cutting\/machining<\/li>\n
- Consultation and file drop-off booked via sign-up sheet on the Workshop office door 11.0012<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Workshop staff members will program all 3D cutting files and tools paths. Face to face operation and H&S induction for 2D cutting will be giving to specific staff and students – depending on frequency of use<\/i><\/p>\n
Artwork settings – 2D cutting – outlines\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- No double lines<\/li>\n
- Path\/points of a shape must be joined<\/li>\n
- Is at the right scale – the size you want the model<\/li>\n
- Adequate spacing between objects – this depends on diameter of cutter being used. but tends to be 10mm<\/li>\n
- Min 5mm between artwork and edge of material<\/li>\n
- Use separate layers for objects using multiple paths\/cuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Artwork settings – 3D cutting – 3D model\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Book\/sign-up for file consultation before buying material<\/li>\n
- Is at the right scale – the size you want the model<\/li>\n
- Save separate objects as individual\u00a0 STL\/OBJ files<\/li>\n
- Geometry has no undercuts – see tool limitation below<\/li>\n
- Fine details do not exceed the tools max cutting length<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2D save as:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- AutoCAD<\/strong> > save as > .DXF 2000<\/li>\n
- Rhino<\/strong> > exported selected > .DXF > R12 Natural<\/li>\n
- Illustrator<\/strong> > save as > .AI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3D save as:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- 3D modelling software<\/strong> > export as\/selected > .STL or .OBJ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Tool types and limitations\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nCost<\/strong> Workshop Staff member will advise of cutting cost once item has been machined. All payment made via the estore\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
CNC operation and safe use<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nMaterial suppliers<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- SBS printing – Stockwell Street Shop (Laser)<\/li>\n
- sketchlasercutting.com\/ (Laser) located in Deptford, London\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n
- hobarts.com\/sheet-materials (Laser) email ss9169w for 10% discount code<\/em><\/li>\n
- modelshop.co.uk\/ (CNC & laser)<\/li>\n
- slecuk.com\/ (Laser)<\/li>\n
- kitronik.co.uk\/ (Laser)<\/li>\n
- hamaracrylic.com (CNC & Laser) located in Canning Town, London\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n
- specialistcrafts.co.uk\/(Laser & CNC)<\/li>\n
- technologysupplies.co.uk\/ (CNC & Laser)<\/li>\n
- wickes.co.uk (CNC) located in Blackheath, London\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n
- slhardwoods.co.uk\/ (CNC) located in Croydon, London<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Bring your own material – scraps and off-cuts may be available from the workshop<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- hobarts.com\/sheet-materials (Laser) email ss9169w for 10% discount code<\/em><\/li>\n
- Rhino<\/strong> > exported selected > .DXF > R12 Natural<\/li>\n
- AutoCAD<\/strong> > save as > .DXF 2000<\/li>\n