ULS PLS6MW Laser Engraver

Owned by Wirth, Justin C
Last updated: May 08, 2024

2024-12-20 to 2025-01-02: Reduced Holiday Operations

Dear Birck Research Community,

The Purdue winter recess begins effective Friday afternoon December 20th and concludes Thursday morning, January 2. The university is officially closed during this time. As we have done in past years, the Birck Nanotechnology Center will remain available for research but will be unstaffed and hazardous gasses will be unavailable. Lab work may otherwise proceed, though any fume hood work must be done with someone else present in the same laboratory or cleanroom bay (the "buddy" system). Click the link above to get more detail about equipment conditions and rules.


Refer to the Material and Process Compatibility page for information on materials compatible with this tool.
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iLab Name: ULS PLS6MW Laser Engraver
iLab Kiosk: BRK Packaging and Assembly Core
FIC: Shared
Owner: Mihailo Bradash
Location: BRK 2081
Maximum Wafer Size: N/A

Overview

General Description

Laser cutter used to cut materials into different shapes and sizes.

Specifications

PLS6MW MW laser cutter process the broadest possible spectrum of materials. The system is reconfigured with the standard 10.6 micron pre-aligned interchangeable CO2 laser, the system can process plastics, textiles, wood and some metals.

System specifications:

    • Work area: 32 x 18 in.
    • Max part size: 37 x 23 x 9 in.
    • Dimensions: 44 x 39 x 36 in.
    • Rotary capacity: Max diam. 8 in. 2.0 lens.
    • Motorized Z axis lifting capacity: 40 lbs.
    • Available lenses: 2.0 in (51 mm), 4.0 in ( 101.61mm), HDFO.
    • Laser platform interface panel: Keypad and LCD display shows current file name, laser power, engraving speed, PPI, and run time.
    • Cabinet style: Floor standing.
    • Laser: 10.6 um CO2 at 10, and 75 Watts; 9.3um CO2 at 30, 50, and 75 Watts; 1.06 um Fiber at 40, and 50 Watts.

Technology Overview

 

Sample Requirements and Preparation

Compatible materials:

Plastics, textiles, wood, and some metals


Non-Compatible materials:

Poly-carbonates, ABS plastic, Rubbers


Standard Operating Procedure


Questions & Troubleshooting

Why am I getting "Empty File: The printed document contains no data. " error?

Make sure red line is RGB hairline with your color management off. If the error continues contact the corresponding BNC staff.


Process Library

References