Tools: Universal M360 Laser Cutter - Revision history

Leebc: /* Related Links */ Removed 2 dead links.

2026-07-20T21:05:51Z

Leebc: /* Related Links */ removed link to EngravingSystems as it now goes to a gambling site.

2026-07-20T21:05:03Z

Related Links: removed link to EngravingSystems as it now goes to a gambling site.

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	* [http://www.engravingsys.com/ Engraving Systems Support, whom THS bought our laser cutter from]		* [http://www.engravingsys.com/ Engraving Systems Support, whom THS bought our laser cutter from]

	* [http://www.engravingsys.com/equipment-support/universal-laser-systems-support/ ESS Support, search for M360]

	* [http://parts.engravingsys.com/MVX-Laser-Parts Replacement Parts and Accessories]		* [http://parts.engravingsys.com/MVX-Laser-Parts Replacement Parts and Accessories]

Leebc: /* Related Links */ Reviewed+updated some links

2026-07-20T21:03:00Z

Related Links: Reviewed+updated some links

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	== Related Links ==		== Related Links ==

	* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BynqFD678bx2Z051TVVwaldaUGM&authuser=0 Safety Warnings]		* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BynqFD678bx2Z051TVVwaldaUGM&authuser=0 Safety Warnings] (requires login to Google Drive)

	* [http://atxhackerspace.org/wiki/Laser_Cutter_Materials ATX HackerSpace's list of Laser Cutter Materials]		* [http://atxhackerspace.org/wiki/Laser_Cutter_Materials ATX HackerSpace's list of Laser Cutter Materials] (2026-07-20 down today)

	* [https://festi.info/boxes.py/ Boxes.py] Generate SVGs for boxes. Includes boxes with FLEXIBLE, curved sides. Many output formats are available, use svg or pdf, and avoid dxf as it seems to add unnecessary vectors.		* [https://festi.info/boxes.py/ Boxes.py] Generate SVGs for boxes. Includes boxes with FLEXIBLE, curved sides. Many output formats are available, use svg or pdf, and avoid dxf as it seems to add unnecessary vectors.
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	* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ioIpMk8M7658dY5rWBMrSJOM7g9V62d0 Cleaning tips from Epilog Laser]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ioIpMk8M7658dY5rWBMrSJOM7g9V62d0 Cleaning tips from Epilog Laser]

	* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BynqFD678bx2MGExMF9OSnppZWc&authuser=0 Orientation Slide Deck]		* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BynqFD678bx2MGExMF9OSnppZWc&authuser=0 Orientation Slide Deck] (requires login to Google Drive)

	* [https://~~www.~~ulsinc.com/materials~~/eva~~-~~foam~~ Universal Laser's ~~writeup on EVA foam~~]		* [https://ulsinc.com/materials-library.html Universal Laser's materials library]

	* [http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/DownloadableProjects.html Cardstock and Corrugated Boxes]		* [http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/DownloadableProjects.html Cardstock and Corrugated Boxes]

Pjhenley: Updated Plastics America' limited variety

2025-12-02T14:03:19Z

Updated Plastics America' limited variety

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	=== Where to buy acrylic ===		=== Where to buy acrylic ===
	* [http://www.farcoplastics.com/ Farco Plastics Supply] (in Clearwater) Recommended by a few of our members.		* [http://www.farcoplastics.com/ Farco Plastics Supply] (in Clearwater) Recommended by a few of our members.
	* [http://www.plasticsamerica.com/ Plastics America] (out towards Brandon.) "They price by the square foot and charge a single cut fee per order so you benefit from buying in quantity. Buying one or two pieces from them can get expensive. I think I recall the cut fee being $12ish." -- Bill		* [http://www.plasticsamerica.com/ Plastics America] (out towards Brandon.) Currently only carries white, clear, and black. (12/2025) "They price by the square foot and charge a single cut fee per order so you benefit from buying in quantity. Buying one or two pieces from them can get expensive. I think I recall the cut fee being $12ish." -- Bill
	* [http://www.delviesplastics.com/ Delvie's Plastics] (on line)		* [http://www.delviesplastics.com/ Delvie's Plastics] (on line)
	* [https://www.estreetplastics.com/ e street plastics] (on line)		* [https://www.estreetplastics.com/ e street plastics] (on line)

Donw: /* Where to buy acrylic */

2025-11-24T04:52:22Z

Where to buy acrylic

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	* [https://www.ceruleantides.com/ Cerulean Tides] (Ft. Lauderdale) "Ships same day via UPS", is usually at my door the next day."		* [https://www.ceruleantides.com/ Cerulean Tides] (Ft. Lauderdale) "Ships same day via UPS", is usually at my door the next day."
	* [https://www.engraving-supplies.com/ Trotec / engraving-supplies.com] (on line, also carries wood)		* [https://www.engraving-supplies.com/ Trotec / engraving-supplies.com] (on line, also carries wood)
			* [https://makerstock.com/ makerstock.com] "the right materials, at the right size, at the right time" (on line, also carries wood)

	=== Where to buy wood ===		=== Where to buy wood ===

Donw: /* Where to buy wood */

2025-11-24T04:48:30Z

Where to buy wood

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	=== Where to buy wood ===		=== Where to buy wood ===

	Home Depot and Lowes sell 1/4" (and some other thicknesses) plywood as "project panel" / "luan" (cheap but often has knots in middle layers that may need multiple passes or a knife/saw to cut through)		Home Depot and Lowes sell 1/4" (and some other thicknesses) plywood as "project panel" / "luan" (cheap but often has knots in middle layers that may need multiple passes or a knife/saw to cut through).

	Michaels~~, Joann's~~, Blick, and others carry Midwest Products birch plywood ~~(not cheap but look for Joann's coupons)~~		Michaels, Blick, and others carry Midwest Products birch plywood.

	[https://www.cardsofwood.com/product/wood-panels/ Cards of Wood]		[https://www.cardsofwood.com/product/wood-panels/ Cards of Wood]

Pjhenley at 21:38, 10 November 2025

2025-11-10T21:38:49Z

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	* Load SVG or create design. Use only the 8 supported colors.		* Load SVG or create design. Use only the 8 supported colors.
	* "Print" design		* "Print" design
	** Before clicking "OK" to print, go to "Preferences" and set appropriate values for each color.		** Before clicking "OK" to print, go to "Preferences" (gear symbol) and set appropriate values for each color.
	** Review information from the class on how to do this.		** Review information from the class on how to do this.
	** Review Laser Cutter documentation and log book for what settings to use.		** Review Laser Cutter documentation and log book for what settings to use.

Donw: /* Safe Materials to Cut */

2025-08-06T00:50:09Z

Safe Materials to Cut

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	=== Safe Materials to Cut ===		=== Safe Materials to Cut ===

	Based on list from [~~http~~://~~atxhackerspace~~.org/~~wiki/~~Laser_Cutter_Materials~~#Cutting~~ ATX HackerSpace].		Based on list from [https://wiki.asmbly.org/index.php?title=Laser_Cutter_Materials asmbly (was ATX) HackerSpace].

	* Many woods (successfully used at THS)		* Many woods (successfully used at THS)

Donw at 19:46, 26 July 2025

2025-07-26T19:46:23Z

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	* Raster and Vector modes.		* Raster and Vector modes.
	* 16 MB standard memory buffer.		* 16 MB standard memory buffer.
			<includeonly>
			== Training ==
			If you are already signed off on the white (M360) laser engraver, and want to use the new blue (PLS6.75) laser. then take the online moodle course. The course consists of a video and a quiz. To start the online course, go to https://tampahackerspace.moodlecloud.com/ and make an account. You can self-enroll in the class and get started. After completing the quiz, be sure to click the "Submit all and finish" button that may be off the bottom of your screen. That's the only issue we've encountered. If you pass the quiz, you can use the blue laser.
			</includeonly>
	== Safety ==		== Safety ==

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	== Tool Use ==		== Tool Use ==
	'''M360, normal use'''		'''<noinclude>M360</noinclude><includeonly>PLS6.75</includeonly>, normal use'''
	* Videos: We have videos uploaded instructing on [https://youtu.be/hCUCX2dZWiU](removing/installing air assist cone) and [https://youtu.be/WrXSZ3RTzKs](setting the z-height)		* Videos: We have videos uploaded instructing on [https://youtu.be/hCUCX2dZWiU](removing/installing air assist cone) and [https://youtu.be/WrXSZ3RTzKs](setting the z-height)
	* '''Check lens. If you have been trained in lens cleaning, Clean only if necessary (see '''Maintenance''' section below for procedures)'''		* '''Check lens. If you have been trained in lens cleaning, Clean only if necessary (see '''Maintenance''' section below for procedures)'''

Leebc: /* My job didn't cut */

2025-01-06T17:02:11Z

My job didn't cut

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	=== My job didn't cut ===		=== My job didn't cut ===
	'''Problem''': My design is in CorelDraw but all or a portion didn't cut.		'''Problem''': My design is in CorelDraw but all or a portion didn't cut, or the error message "'''The printed document contains no data.'''"

	Some causes of this include:		Some causes of this include:
	* The line thickness was not set to "hairline" or 0.001" inches and was ignored. (This color set to only "Vector" cut.)		* The line thickness was not set to "hairline" or 0.001" inches and was ignored. (This color set to only "Vector" cut.)