Cut Settings
- I didn't save these settings - Andy had settings pre-stored on his RDWorks Ruida software (and saved in his head from experience cutting many things!) It would be a nice project to document these settings somewhere, if it isn't already :)
- Multiple passes are needed for plastics like HDPE, PLA.
Process
Check out this video documenting part of the laser cutting process!
New video by Paula
![This notification means you've successfully saved your file to the USB](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/6ca40971-cfd7-4339-8d2a-2b6c7f302a29/image_(2).png)
This notification means you've successfully saved your file to the USB
- Navigate the laser interface to load the file onto the laser
![Navigating the laser interface](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/6331b302-e097-45b2-8231-d8df9daef365/laser2.jpg)
Navigating the laser interface
- Prepare the material for cutting
![Masking the material with tape before cutting](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/90fdfb42-9e2d-4d9f-8b5e-49afaa6ade37/IMG_0288.jpg)
Masking the material with tape before cutting
![Measuring the z-height with the shim tool](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/e943ea3a-1f8b-4f8c-9c5f-12201c0f56a8/laser1.jpg)
Measuring the z-height with the shim tool
- Set the origin and check the frame
- Turn on ventilation
- Start cutting! Press "Inicio"