CLASS NOTES, This is a collection of the slides used during class. Return HOME
It is best to download these PDF files and view them using Abobe Reader version 9.
These websites complement this class. It is best to set your browser to open these in a new window.
1) This is an incredibly valuable site - SAMS LASER FAQ: http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/lasersam.htm
2) This could very well be the class all by itself: http://www.mrl.columbia.edu/ntm/pgIndex.html
3) KCAM download - Kellyware KCAM http://www.kellyware.com/kcam/
Stepper motor doc contains reference material for setting up and running the Stepper Motors for the LASER system.
These are presentation slides only, lecture notes are not included:
Course Syllabus
Introduction - This is the course outline
Safety guidlines - From the incredible SAM'S Laser FAQ site
Laser safety - ANSI Z136.1 and CDRH
NDSU laser safety presentation by William C. Diamanti at NDSU
Lecture 1 - Laser fundamentals
Lecture 2 - Laser characterization
Lecture 3 - Optics and beam handling
Lecture 4 - Focusing optics
Lecture 5 - Machine tools
Laser start procedure for the Lee Model 650 laser
Lecture 6 - Laser machine tools
Final project - The requirements for the Mach-160 final project
Focus test procedure - One way of adjusting focus
Focus test program - G-code for focus test
Lecture 7 - Laser cutting
Lecture 8 - Laser welding
Lecture 9 - Laser marking & engraving
Lecture 10 - CNC basics