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The Rayjet 300, supplied by Trotec((http://www.rayjetlaser.com/en-US-AU/laser-engraver/Pages/rayjet-300-laser-engraver.aspx)) 
 is suitable for laser engraving and cutting of wood, plastics, leather, paper and many other materials. The materials we use in-house are ply, acrylic, polypropelene and paper. 


====== Rayjet 300 Laser Cutter ======


^ TROTEC RAYJET 300 LASER CUTTER  ^                                            ^
| Inductions required             |  General induction, Laser cutter induction |
| Bookings                               | Required                                          |
|Machine type                        | 80W CO2 (Educational version)|
|Commissioned| 2015|
| ​Max. workpiece height                         | 200 mm                           |
| ​Machine size\\ (W  x D x H)                   | 1090 x 890 x 590 mm              |
| ​Weight                                        | approx. 135 kgs                  |
| Technical Requirements                         | PC, power supply with 110-240 V  |
|Max. dimensions| 735mmx435, 6.5mm (material thickness)|
|Cutting Materials| Plastics (acrylic, polypropylene, polyoxymethylene), Timber, Carboard, Paper, Leather, Textiles|
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| |Approved materials only. Seek approval from FL Supervisor to use alternate materials prior to booking.| 
|Available materials| Various materials are available to purchase in the Fabrication  Lab Shop|
|Job Layout & File Input| Design files are imported via USB Drive and must be of vector file format supported by Corel Draw (.svg, .cdr, .ai, etc.) in RGB.|


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The Rayjet 300 is an education version of the Speedy 300.  It is difficult to find a direct comparison in the literature but anecdotal research ((http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?223598-Trotec-Speedy-300-versus-the-Rayjet-300)) yields:

  *Speedy 300 is faster
  *Speedy 300, 360 & 400 Can have a 'harsh environment kit' fitted  - meaning a more sealed in cutting area.
  *Speedy 300 uses JobControl - Rayjet 300 used Rayet Minimanager 

Other than these points they appear to be functionally and physically very similar.  The biggest issue with the Rayjet is the lack of Job Control software, which requires the laser be addressed as a printer.

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