Trotec Speedy II 60W Laser Cutter

(Originally from here)

The Shop in Bray Lab has a Trotec Speedy II 60 Watt Laser Cutter with a bed size of 28x16 inches.

File Types

The software accepts any 2D drawing. For cutting, the drawing must have vector lines with a stroke of .001 and red.

Please visit the Design Programs webpage for software recommendations.

Physical Setup

• Turn on Trotec Speedy II and filtration system
• Use the focus tool and buttons on the machine to focus the laser.

Digital Setup

• Open file in Adobe Illustrator
• To cut, lines must have a .001 inch stroke and be red

• Select File -> Print
  • Printer: TrotecEngraver
  • Media Size (also bed size): Bray Laser (28 in x 16 in)

• Job Control Program will open
• Drag your file onto the bed and position where you want it to be cut
• Go to view -> WYSIWYG to view drawing

• Select material and enter thickness

• Connect to laser cutter

• Select Play

Safe Operation

• Machine must be monitored while in use.
• Wait at least 1 minute before opening the door to allow air filtration.

Cleanup

• Remove your material and all debris
• Throw excess material in the trash.

Materials

	Allowed Materials	Restricted Materials
Wood	Solid wood Plywood MDF Tempered hardboard	Pressure-treated, stained, or painted wood
Paper	Chipboard Museum board Mat board Butter board	Corrugated cardboard (fire hazard) Coated paper
Plastics	Acrylic (up to 1/4 inch) Delrin Laminates	PVC (release chlorine gas) Vinyl (releases chlorine gas) Polycarbonate (Lexan) Styrene Fiberglass Carbon fiber Teflon HDPE
Foam	Polyester (PES) Polyethylene (PE) Polyurethane (PUR) Neopren®	All others are fire hazards
Glass/Metal	Engrave only
Leather	Natural leather Synthetic leather Napped leather Alcantara Nubuck Suede Velours
Rubber	Natural rubber Microporous foam Silicone rubber Synthetic rubber
Textiles	Aramid cotton Fleece Felt Lace Polyester Silk Synthetic & technical textiles