{"id":516,"date":"2024-01-03T02:03:59","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T02:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/?p=516"},"modified":"2024-02-23T15:24:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T15:24:19","slug":"laser-cutter-powering-up-boss-laser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/516\/laser-cutter-powering-up-boss-laser\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Cutter – Powering Up BOSS Laser"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Fume Extraction for the Boss Laser Cutter System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before turning on the Boss Laser Cutter System, be sure that the main Fume Extraction Air Handling System<\/strong> is operating properly and running. In the Leazar Hall space there is an orange light<\/em> indicating that the air handling system is active and working properly.  You will also notice a change in the sound level as the air handling system activates and continues to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main Fume Extraction Air Handling System in Leazar Hall power switch is located on the wall left of the entrance doorway. This may already be activated and powered on if another individual is in the space and\/or the movement sensor detects you walking into the room. The switch is motion activated and should always be left in the “ON” position.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture of Fume Extraction Air Handling System Switch. Motion Activated.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Air Handling Active Indicator Light (Off)<\/td>Air Handling Active Indicator Light (ON)<\/td><\/tr>
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Orange indicator light in Leazar Hall, indicating that fume extraction is running.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The main Fume Extraction Air Handling System in Lampe Hall power switch is located on the far wall left of the entrance doorway and right of the Boss laser cutter. This may already be activated and powered on if another individual is in the space.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fume<\/td>\"Fume<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Switch for the fume extraction system in Lampe Maker Space.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Air Handling System should always remain on when any of the laser cutters are in operation.<\/strong> This continuous noise of the fan system should be active at all times. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 Listen to a sample of the air handling system audio level with only one laser cutter in operation:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

****INSERT SOUND SAMPLE HERE****<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power Control & Panels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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LEAZAR HALL – BOSS LS-2440
   Power Control Button and
   Laser Cutter LED Control Panel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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LAMPE HALL – BOSS LS-1630
   Power Control Button and
   Laser Cutter LED Control Panel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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  • BOSS LS-2440 (155 Watts)<\/strong>\n
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    • located in Leazar Materials Lab<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 24\u201d x 40\u201d (990mm x 600mm) cutting area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • BOSS LS-1630 (65 Watts)<\/strong>\n
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      • located in Lampe Digital Fabrication Studio MakerSpace<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 16\u201d x 30\u201d (750mm x 400mm) cutting area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Auxillary Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The default water temperature of the water chiller for the Boss Laser LS machine needs to be between 68\u00b0- 77\u00b0 Fahrenheit (20\u00b0- 25\u00b0 Celsius).<\/strong> This safe operating temperature for the laser machine is constantly updated and is displayed on the LED Display Panel located on the top of the Boss Laser Cutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        THESE EQUIPMENT MUST BE ON AT ALL TIMES WHEN LASER CUTTER IS IN USE<\/strong>!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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        • WATER PUMP\/CHILLER<\/strong> – for cooling the laser cutter assembly and laser tube.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        •  AIR COMPRESSOR<\/strong> – to remove smoke and debris from direct cutting area and laser lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        •  FUME EXTRACTION AIR HANDLING<\/strong> – used to remove the majority of the smoke and fine particle debris in the laser cutter chamber and exhaust outside of the building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          A PROPERLY CONFIGURED, INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND OPERATIONAL PARTICULATE AND FUME EXHAUST SYSTEM IS MANDATORY WHEN OPERATING THE LASER SYSTEM.<\/strong> Fumes and smoke from the engraving process are extracted from the laser system and filtered and\/or exhausted outside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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