Laser cutter works
We got the laser cutter/engraver to work. The cutter is a GCC LaserPro Mercury 25W that is able to engrave and cut soft materials.
Materials tested so far are plywood/wood engraving and cutting. Also Christmas cookie engraving works. It should be able to cut and engrave leather, acrylic and some other materials. At the moment the exhaust ventilation is not permanently fixed as it still needs a proper exhaust fan. With proper venting we can start experimenting with acrylic. Laser also needs a ~60l/min air pump for air assist. Based on previous knowledge and facts the cutter should be able to cut plywood up to 6mm and acrylic perhaps up to 10mm.
It is controlled with a Windows XP machine as there are not that recent drivers for the machine to work on newer systems. The job planning is best done with the CorelDRAW on the controlling computer.
Instruction on usage: https://vaasa.hacklab.fi/rtfm/mercury-laser-cutter/
Good morning, i am a student from Spain, and now i am doing an exchange on Novia University at Turku.
One of the projects i am working on is making objects with the laser cutter machine.
I am not an expert but know how to use some of the programs.
I was wondering if i could go visit you and see the infrastructure and get to know you.
Get to know the prices of using it, and all the information i need so i can continue with my project in here aswell.
Thank you very much!
Regards
Sure you can come and visit. Vaasa is a bit longer way away from Turku but feel free to drop by almost any time just let us know in advance. The cutter is capable of cutting soft materials, we mainly work with 4mm plywood we have available or some acrylics. Price is not an issue 😉
Better way of contacting is using the contact form or using IRC / Telegram.
I have read that you have a lab in Turku or i am mistaken?
Do you have an email for me to share a bit more info over there? and see how we can work together…