Laser Operation Class

Only Knox Makers members are allowed to use the laser cutter, and only after taking the Laser Cutter Workshop. You can look on our events calendar to see if any are scheduled, or talk to the Laser Cutting Czar. The cost of the class is $10 and lasts about 2 hours. This class provides an overview of the machine itself, a short tutorial in Inkscape, what materials you can and can't use, and basics of operation. It will also include a hands-on demo of how to power up and power down the machine. There are no prerequisites for taking this class.

Class Outline

• Laser Theory of Operation
• Laser Hardware
  • The safety equipment
  • How to arm and fire
• Inkscape Plug-in
  • How to install
  • Relevant G-Code
  • How to set up cutting/engraving
  • Custom values tab
• Laser Cutter Materials
  • Safe and approved materials
  • Some known materials that do not work
• Computer Control
  • User Account
  • Moving files
  • Where to keep G-Code Files
• LinuxCNC
  • Procedure for powering on and powering down machine