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# Demonstrate ability to use foam-cutter safely, also shows design skills | # Demonstrate ability to use foam-cutter safely, also shows design skills | ||
# Attend laser-cutting workshop (pre-req: foam-cutting workshop) | # Attend laser-cutting workshop (pre-req: foam-cutting workshop) | ||
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== If something goes wrong during your print == | == If something goes wrong during your print == | ||
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Details: THIS IS A DRAFT
Details: THIS IS A DRAFT
Contents
About
This device allows users to take designs created on a computer and cut them out using many different materials.
Designs are made using Inkscape, an open-source vector graphics editor (other editors, such as Draftsight and Adobe Illustrator, can be used as well).
Laser cutting is a great way to rapidly prototype work.
MakeICT's laser cutting machine was built by Rabbit Laser.
Certification
Follow "Basic Use Guidelines" and get signed off by Bryan Barr or Mike Doolittle
Basic Use Guidelines
- Attend foam-cutting workshop - suggested
- Attend Inkscape workshop - suggested
- Demonstrate ability to use foam-cutter safely, also shows design skills
- Attend laser-cutting workshop (pre-req: foam-cutting workshop)
- Use laptops in class for file design and understanding Lasercut
- Lesson 1 - walks students through the steps to load a file, make correct settings for laser, cut out project
- Lesson 2 - student load their own file, make correct settings for laser, cut out project
- Demonstrate ability to use laser-cutter safely
- Laser cutter workstation is for loading files to cut material only, no design work
- Material is supplied for the beginning class
User's will need to supply their own materials for projects
DO NOT USE THESE MATERIALS
- PVC
- VINYL
- CHLORINE BASED PRODUCTS
Prepare your design
- Download and install inkscape
- Create your design using paths and objects (if you want an image, you must trace it)
Prepare the laser cutter
Cut your design
If something goes wrong during your print
- Hit the RED button
Maintenance
Weekly mirror and lens cleaning is required by trained staff
Laser use policy
Being finialized
THIS IS A DRAFT
