Introduction: Laser Cut With LaserCAD Tutorial
This is a tutorial for using the laser cut machine with LaserCAD in the maker space.
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以下教學將利用LaserCAD操作Maker Space的激光切割機
1. Basic Concept / 基本概念
2. File Preparation 檔案準備或轉檔須知
3. Machine Driver / Software 機械驅動軟件 : LaserCAD
4. Frequently Used Functions - Toolbar 常用功能 - 工具列
5. Frequently Used Functions - Layer Panel 常用功能 - 圖層面版
6. Control Panel & Operation Steps 控制台與操作程序
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Step 1: Basic Concept 基本概念
The machine consists of:
- Laser Tube
- X, Y Axis
- Control Panel
- Exhaust Fan
- Pump
- Chiller
- Laser Tube
激光切割機是由不同的部份組成來運作：
- 激光管
- 機械部份 (X, Y軸)
- 控制台
- 抽風機
- 氣泵
- 冷水器
Step 2: File Preparation 檔案準備或轉檔須知
File Format : .ai / .dxf / .plt / .eps
File for Cutting : Vector
Adobe Illustrator AI：suggested versions : CS3 - CS5
AutoCAD: Avoid line overlapping, try to keep line in single line
Color : strokes (0.001 in) in different colors for different settings (i.e. Cutting through / Engraving / Rastering)
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檔案格式： .ai / .dxf / .plt / .eps
切割檔案：向量圖檔 (Vector)
AI 版本要求: CS3 - CS5
AutoCAD要求：盡量避免線條重覆
顏色：以不同顏色的Stroke筆畫 (0.001 in) 代表不同設定 (線條切穿/線條切割/雕刻) *不可填色
文字：必須Create Outline建立外框
Step 3: Machine Driver / Software 機械驅動軟件 : LaserCAD
Interface
- System-Device
- Edit
- Align
- Layer
- Layer Setting
- Machine Control
基本介面
- 系統
- 編輯
- 對齊
- 圖層
- 圖層參數
- 設備控制
Step 4: Frequently Used Functions - Toolbar 常用功能 - 工具列
ToolBar
Group / Ungroup Selected (Left Red Box)
Estimated Time / Simulation (Right Red Box)
工具列
組合已選對象 / 取消組合（左紅框）
預算加工時間 / 模擬加工輸出（右紅框）
Step 5: Frequently Used Functions - Layer Panel 常用功能 - 圖層面版
Layer Panel
- Layer Configuration
- Cut / Engrave : Speed / Power
- Download Setting
- File Setting
圖層面版
- 圖層參數設定
- 切割與雕刻的設定與分別 (火力速度效果參數表)
- 加載設定
- 檔案
- 雕刻步距 (一般設定為0.1mm, 可以視乎加工時間及圖案效果而更改)
Step 6: Control Panel & Operation Steps 控制台與操作程序
Cutting or Engraving Operation
- Focus with 2.2mm cube
- 'Download' → Settle Material →
- 'Origin' (The laser will start at the point after you press the button)
- 'Box' (To check with whether the laser go out of the material)
- Close Cover
- 'Laser Switch' On
- 'Start / Pause' & 'Stop'
- Finish - Open Cover
- Clear wastes
切割或雕刻 實際運作
- 對焦 （2.2mm方塊）
- 「加載」 → 放置工件
- 「定位」 (確認激光噴嘴在你設定的位置，由圖的籃點開始移動)
- 「邊框」 (確認施工範圍會否超出工件範圍)
- 關上安全蓋
- 按下「激光掣」
- 「開始／暫停」、「停止」
- 完成 － 再按下 關掉「激光掣」
- 清理碎料盤
Step 7: Keep the Space Clean After Working
Step 8: Further Reference
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New-added and Modified Features:
1. Optimize nodes
2. Increase available colors of layers
3. Add setting of page zero position (Setting pages in the workspace parameters)
4. Update Driver
5. Add support for CorelDRAW X8, AutoCAD2016
6. Add the function to export dotted lines from CorelDRAW software
7. Optimize the cutting path
8. Modify the parameters and interface of the light guiding plate
Bug Fixing:
1. When merging adjacent lines, the bug that adjacent lines of different layers join together will occur.
2. Some graphics are imported with cluttered lines
3.The USB port is occupied, causing problems that cannot be connected
4. CAD 2014 fails to export files on 64-bit systems
5. Graphics can not be imported in CorelDRAW premium
6. In the network connection state, when open user parameters for the first time, some data fails to display in the color screen
7. Software layout disorder in win10 system
8. Fixing the noises and spots appearing in the image hanging network.