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LAS101: Introduction to the Glowforge Laser Cutter

Date:: Friday, November 22, 2024 Show more dates
Friday, December 6, 2024
Friday, December 13, 2024
Time:: 8:00am - 10:00am
Location:: LIB 113: Innovation Lab
Campus:: Laramie County Community College Golden Eagle Wyrkshop
Audience:: All Ages
Categories:: Laser Systems

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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.

*Please complete the User Agreement and set up your Maker Access Pass Account prior to coming to class. Information on these two things can be found here: https://libguides.lccc.wy.edu/makerspace/about.

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

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