This equipment can be found in Værkstedshallerne.
Materials we sell in Fablab Værkstedshallerne: Material price list
Various files and guides: Github file share
Epilog Laser Helix
(including rotary device)
We have two laser cutters EPILOG LASER Helix 40W
The Laser Cutter can cut and ingrave in both tree, cardboard, acrylic and gives you infinite possibilities to make cut-outs in both 2D and 3D. The laser is extremely precise and can cut out even the most detailed motives and pictures.
QUEUE-CULTURE
1 plate (max 460 x 610 mm) / max 15 min per turn – if there is a long line of people.
Guide
PREPARE FILE
Software: Inkscape (free), Illustrator or similar programs for vector graphics.
- Bring your cutting files on an USB-key or the like.
- File settings: Paper size: 600 x 400 mm (laser cutter dimensions: 610 x 460mm)
- Cut: no fill, solid color, line width 0.02 mm
- Engraving: filled areas and lines 0.2 mm and thicker.
- Double check the lines for cutting! Width 0.02 mm!
- Maximum cutting thickness depends on the material acrylic 10 mm, HDF max. ca 5mm, plywood max. 4-5 mm
- Save as PDF
- Whenever you can, instead of raster engraving try vector engraving – it is much faster!
PREPARE LASER CUTTER
- Remove dirt and material pieces in the honeycomb grid and inside the machine – THESE CAN CAUSE A FIRE!
- TURN ON THE FUME EXTRACTOR (Find the switch in the small hallway between laser and woodshop)
- Turn on the GREY MOTOR placed on the floor next to the right laser
- Your material should be as flat as possible
ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE LASER CUTTER BED (do this every time you change material)
- Press FOCUS
- Take the MANUAL FOCUS TOOL and put it on the carriage pins
- Press UP or DOWN until the tool tip touches the surface of your material
- Remove the MANUAL FOCUS TOOL and put it back where you found it
- Press RESET (whenever you press RESET it shows the current HOME position and the JOB list of files
ADJUST THE HOME POSITION if necessary (HOME is the top left corner of the canvas in your file)
- Press POINTER to turn on the red LED dot that shows where the laser will hit
- Press X/Y OFF
- Press GO
- MOVE laser head WITH YOUR HAND to desired position (avoid touching mirror and lens)
- Press SET HOME to lock
- Press RESET to see the JOB list
CUT & ENGRAVE
- Open the PDF in Adobe. Print the file with the laser cutter’s printer driver “Epilog Engraver”.
- Print in “Actual size”, orientation = “Auto”
- Adjust the settings for vector/raster. In “advanced settings” you can find pre-defined settings for specific materials. Also
look at the samples we have in the fablab. - Select PRINT to send the file to the laser. If the file name does not appear in the laser cutter’s display, try moving the
laser cutter’s USB to a different port of the computer. - It is always a good advice to make a test to check that the selected settings will cut/engrave as expected.
- when you see your file name and the FUME EXTRACTOR is working – press GO (green button) to start
!!! YOU HAVE TO STAY IN THE ROOM TO OBSERVE THE LASER CUTTER WHEN IT IS RUNNING !!!
CLOSE DOWN
- Turn off the laser cutter
- Turn off the GREY MOTOR next to the right laser
- Turn off the FUME EXTRACTOR
- Remove dirt and material pieces in the honeycomb grid and inside the machine
Materials you can use
- acrylic of the type PMMA
- POM
- MDF/HDF
- Mylar
- plywood
- balsa wood
- cardboard
- fabric
- paper
- and more…
Never cut in
- PEHD
- Neoprene
- Polystyrene etc..
Links
- For novice users: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Use-a-Laser-Cutter/
- Manual for Epilog Laser: http://www.epiloglaser.com/downloads/pdf/mini_helix_4.22.10.pdf
- How to engrave object with the rotary device (e.g. glass): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36kdUQXmaA0
- Video galleri: http://www.epiloglaser.com/laser_gallery.htm
- Good tips: http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Tips-and-Tricks-for-Laser-Engraving-a…
- Template maker (paper): https://www.templatemaker.nl/en/
FusionPro Laser cutter
This machine is not open to the public yet
(see guides under “Laser cutters”)
Shopbot
Please make an agreement with a Superuser in our Facebook group.
Files:
3D printers
We have
- Ultimaker
- Ultimaker 2 extended
- Ultimaker 2+
- CraftBot+
Ultimaker2 from Ultimaker is a 3D-printer, printing in plastic. There is Open Source Software on the stationary computers in Fablab. The programs that can be used on the machine is: Blender3D. InkScape, Gimp, Autodesk 123D Make, Design and Catch, SketchUp (Free).
The format to the machine is STL.
We only use PLA plastic in our lab.
For long prints you have to leave over night and you have to make an agreement with a Superuser. You can only start the print in the late evening so others can use the 3D printers during the day and you have to make an agreement with a Superuser to pick up the next day.
Links:
- 3D Printing Troubleshooting Common 3D Printing Problems: https://all3dp.com/1/common-3d-printing-problems-troubleshooting-3d-printer-issues/
3D Printer Test Print: Top 15 Free Torture Test Models: https://all3dp.com/2/best-3d-printer-test-print-3d-models/
3D Printer Calibration: How to Calibrate Your 3D Printer: https://all3dp.com/2/how-to-calibrate-a-3d-printer-simply-explained/#fine-tuning-filament-settings
Sewing machine
We have a standard brother sewing machine you can use for all common sewing projects.
We have some scrab materials you can use for free. We also have threads and various hand tools.
Overlocker
Use can you the overlocker to get a nice seam finish and it is very good with stretchy fabrics
Embroidery machine
This machine is fragile and it is very important that you read the manual carefully before you adjust settings on this machine or do re-threading! Better ask a Superuser first.
Only use thread made for embroidery.
Official and complete guide to the machine: JANOME MB-4S (PDF)
Electronics
We have various machines and components, stop by and take a look
Vinyl Cutter – Roland
The vinyl cutter from Roland CAMM can cut foil in 2D and in exactly the shapes and pictures you add to it. It is possible to get very accurate and detailed cuttings to stickers of any kind.
Information
- max. width: 700mm
- max. cutting thickness (foil): 0,1mm or thinner
- programs: Roland CutStudio or just send a PDF directly to Roland
- format: CutStudio supports BMP, JPG, STX, AI and EPS files. It is also compatible with Windows XP and Vista.
- more information: https://www.rolanddga.com/products/vinyl-cutters/camm-1-gs-24-desktop-vi…
Vinyl press
Vinyl bending machine
Vacuum forming machine
Type: Formech 300XQ
Video of Formech 300XQ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypxWHOtRG3g
Wood and metal workshop
We have lots of machines – please check with a Superuser before arrival if the machines are available. Some machines require supervision of a Superuser with specific skills, since they are dangerous to use.
Various hand tools
In the Laser room you can find two sets of cupboards with various hand tools – one next to the entrance and one in the back where the laser cutters are.
There you can find
- Hobby knives
- Scissors, pens,
- Measuring tools – rulers, caliper
- Screwdrivers
- Hammers, pliers
- Wrenches
- Staplers
- Glue guns
- Chisels
- Clamps
- Measuring square
- Tape and glue
- Drill bits
- Files
- Allen keys
- Power tools
- Saws
