DIYing special gaskets seems to be a reoccuring job for my lasercutter.

https://www.printables.com/model/1453266-mercedes-om617-chain-tensioner-gasket-a6170520280

https://www.printables.com/model/1453265-mercedes-om616om617-thermostat-housing-gasket-a616

#meerk40t #k40 #Lasercutter

#k40 laser cutter maintenance:
1. Cleaned the air outlet from all the gunk
2. Swapped the moldy silicone rubber tubing and cleaned the pump/reservoir from whatever life forms lived in there
3. Cleaned the mirrors... not sure if I will use them again or go for the new ones, they are not exactly great.
4. Fixed the power switch that was welded permanently closed (big switch mode power supply on switched outlet = too high inrush for the poor switch

Next steps:
1. fit AA battery instead of coin cells in thermometer
2. Fit new air assist nozzle
3. fit new exhaust ducting and additional exhaust fan
4. Move webcam to inside of lid so #meerk40t can overlay the webcam image on the bed = better placement/material use
5. misc small things
6. Test run!

#diy #laser #laserengraver

I spent some time venting my laser. When I ordered my #xTool #F1Ultra I also ordered a larger exhaust fan for my #Omtech #K40. It's impressive how much better cutting is with the (much) more powerful fan, compared to the 4in inline I was using before.

I need to figure out how to lock the board in the window (to compress the weather stripping) and am thinking screw tabs. Plus a way to compress the window (and the whole board with it) for the top seals.

#k40lasercutter #laser

Nothing spectacular, but I made a video of my initial test run on the K40.

https://youtu.be/bdxk3KOM4mY

#Maker #Laser #CNC #K40

Found open source software to drive my janky old Chinese laser. I'll run some tests later this week hopefully. The cat approves.

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