Laser Cutting
Laser Cutting Software Tools
Nesting
Boxes
- MakerCase for generating laser cut boxes
- Template Maker for paper boxes
Gears
- Gear Designer Simple gear generator. The size of the gears can be configured by setting the module and number of teeth.
- Involute Spur Gear Builder is an open-source, browser-based utility for calculating and drawing gears. The tool also supports internal gears and rack and pinion assemblies. Many parameters such as circular pitch or pressure angle can be configured.
Mazes
Other
- Vector Ruler Generator for laser cutting ruler grading
- Jigsaw Puzzle Generator
Cutters in Jacobs
- Universal Laser Systems VLS (blue, green, yellow)
- bed size: 18 x 32 in
- Universal Laser Systems ILS (red laser)
- dual laser tubes (beams are combined using a collimator)
- bed size: 24 x 48 in
Maintenance
- Cleaning the Optics
- Cotton Q-tips
- Industrial Optical Cleaner
- Clean power supply filters once in a while. If these get clogged over long times
Service manuals for VLS (adjustments, electronics, enclosure, optics, interlocks, x-axis, y-axis, z-axis)
- Beam Alignment
- Electronics
Service manuals for ILS (adjustments, electronics, x-axis, y-axis, z-axis) - Beam Alignment
Laser Cutters
CO2 Laser Cutters
- Hobbyist and Desktop Laser Cutters
- Mid-Range and Professional Laser Cutters
- Industrial and High End Laser Cutters