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LAS101: Introduction to the Glowforge Laser Cutter
- Date:
- Friday, March 31, 2023 Show more dates
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Location:
- LIB 113: Innovation Lab
- Campus:
- Laramie County Community College Golden Eagle Wyrkshop
- Audience:
- All Ages
- Categories:
- Laser Systems
Registration has closed.
By attending the in-person workshop, you will learn all about how laser cutters and engravers work, basic laser cutter anatomy, how to operate the Glowforge laser cutter hardware and software, and best practices for using Innovation Wyrkshop laser cutters safely and responsibly. By the end of the lesson, you will be able to access Glowforge laser cutters at any available MAP facility.
Course Outline
- Laser Cutting 101
- Electrical safety
- Fire safety
- PPE required
- How CO2 lasers work
- How fiber lasers work
- Using a Glowforge laser
- Materials
- Cutting
- Engraving
- Preparing to cut using the Glowforge software
- Golden Eagle Wyrkshop laser cutting best practices
- Laser protocol
- Hints and Tips
- Final reminders