Courseware: Laser Cutter Introduction

The Machine

Laser Cutter Tour

• Electronics Bay
• Lower Storage
  • Z-axis motor, chain, and sprokects
• Laser Bay
• Cutting Bay
  • Mirrors & Lenses
  • Safeties
  • No limit switches
  • Honeycomb
  • Front grate
    • SAFETY GLASSES
    • WARN PEOPLE IN THE SHOP

Startup/Shutdown Procedure

Covered during laser cutter training

Executing a Cut

• Position the head
  • X & Y motion
    • Jog settings
  • Z axis focusing
• Testing the cut area
  • Weighting warped material
• Prefire checklist
  • Is the air pump running?
  • Is the water pump running?
  • Is the lid closed properly?
• Start/Stop/Pause a cut
• Don't leave the laser unattended!