Thanks for your interest in using the Innovation Wyrkshop laser cutters! This comprehensive two-badge class covers LAS110: Introduction to the Epilog Fusion Pro Laser Cutter and LAS120: Introduction to the Full Spectrum Pro-Series Laser Cutter. Completing this 90 minute course awards you two badges.

You'll need to attend this course before you can use the laser cutters at the Innovation Wyrkshop makerspace. By the end of the course, you should have a firm handle on:

• Laser Cutting 101
  • Electrical safety
  • Fire safety 
  • PPE required
  • How CO2 lasers work
  • How fiber lasers work
• Using an Epilog Fusion Pro and a Full Spectrum PS laser
  • Materials
  • Cutting
  • Engraving
  • Navigating the menu
  • Preparing to cut using the Epilog and Retina Engrave software
• Innovation Wyrkshop laser cutting best practices
  • Laser protocol 
  • Hints and Tips
  • Final reminders

Please make sure to enroll in the Maker Access Pass to ensure you receive a badge at the end of this course. You can use your badges to track what you've learned, show potential employers, and (after earning enough badges) even receive fun perks. Almost all of our equipment requires training and badges before use.