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### Laser cutter Workflow
1. Turning on the machine.
2. Loading the material.
3. Setting focus and starting position for the laser.
4. Turning on the air extraction.
5. Exporting the file, it has to be a 2D Design, that can be read by Rhino, DXF recommended.
6. Opening the file with Rhino on the computer connected to the cutter.
7. Checking settings and dimensiones of the file to make sure that everything is fine. This a picture of the final design made it in rhino.
8. Setting up colors/layers to control cut order and group things that need the same laser settings. I used The reed and blue.
9. Doing file -> Print to the cutter job control software.
10. Looking at the file in the job control software to make sure the dimensions are ok. I recommend you to see the screen and the material on the machine.
11. Setting up the proper cut order using colors/layers. Another important thing here is to do a small test cut It’s good to do a small test cut to verify that the speed, power, and frequency settings are appropriate for the material you are using. Having done the test I had to change my settings for the values from the polywood of 4mm.
12. Clicking on the run icon.
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@@ -124,7 +113,7 @@ I had some ideas in mind for my drawing but I decided to do my own logo. I sketc
1. Import .dxf file into Silhouette Studio software.
2. Select material as Vynil Matte.
3. The tool is set to Cut.
4. I had to experiment with the force and speed and go through a set of tests, eventually I set the force 10 , speed 5 ands passes 1
4. I had to experiment with the force and speed and go through a set of tests, eventually I set the force 10 , speed 5 ands passes 1.
5. Make sure the tip of the pen is not too soft as it might bend under pressure.
