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The Laser Engraver/Cutter Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.

 Laser Area  hand tools should be marked with red tape or paint.

Safety First

Members must know the following information:

In case of emergency, call 911.

Our physical location is:

735 East Pikes Peak Avenue

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance

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  IN CASE OF
  EMERGENCY
  sign

PPM Fire Escape Plan

Fire Escape Plan maps are posted throughout the Makerspace.

There are 7 fire extinguishers on the fire escape plan map. Review the PPM Fire Escape Plan for locations.

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  PPM Emergency
  Evacuation Plan.pdf

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  PPM Fire
  Prevention Plan.pdf

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  PPM Fire Escape
  Plan

First Aid

There is a FIRST AID Supply Cabinet in our Kitchen Area.

FIRST AID Kits are available in four areas: the Kitchen, Metal Shop, Wood Shop and CNC Room.

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  FIRST AID
  Supply Cabinet

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  FIRST AID
  Kit

Eye Wash Stations

Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.

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  Emergency
  Eye & Face Wash
  Station

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.

Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.

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  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Hazardous Chemicals

All hazardous chemicals must be stored in the yellow hazardous chemical storage cabinet located in the Vented Room.

Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information of unknown products before use.

SDS information is available via the QR code on the hazardous chemical storage cabinet or this spreadsheet.

Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace.

Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the hazardous chemical storage cabinet in the Vented Room.

Please DO NOT paint indoors.

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  Flammables Cabinet
  in the Vented Room

Impairment

The use of PPM equipment requires you to be alert, attentive, and focused.

Do not use any PPM work area, or any PPM tools, if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Classes and Training

Area Captains

Tim DeLeon (BOSSLASER)

Robbie Cochran (Epilog Laser)

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

Pikes Peak Makerspace Boss Laser Intro -- external link to PPM YouTube channel

For Help

Message in PPM Slack channel #laser-cutter

Tips

DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser, this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.

The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.

• Introduction to the Zing Laser‏‎ (15:26, 20 May 2015)
• Laser Cutting Material Table‏‎ (15:41, 21 May 2015)
• Laser Cutting Acrylic‏‎ (16:31, 24 November 2015)

Equipment Lists

BOSSLASER

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	Boss 150 Watt CO2 laser	Boss	LS-3655	$20,000		PPM	working
	rotary attachment for Boss laser	Boss				PPM	working
	PC	HP	h8-1117c	$250		PPM	working
	Monitor	Dell		$100		PPM	working
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Zing LASER

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	Zing 30 Watt Laser	Epilog Laser	10000 Laser System	$5,800	yes, and online	PPM	working
	PC	HP	h8-1117c	$250		PPM	working
	Monitor	Dell		$100		PPM	working
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Hand Tools

Hand tools that belong in the Laser Area should be marked with red tape or paint.

Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Policies

Materials

DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser, this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.

Donate for "Wood Sheet for Laser" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff

Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.

Help Us Keep Stocked Up!

Software

LightBurn

For BOSSLASER, Documentation: online pdf

Adobe Acrobat

for Epilog LASER

Showcase

Boss Laser Photo Gallery

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  TOSC BOSSLASER tour
  2021-11-24
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  TOSC Epilog tour
  2021-11-24
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  Wood Shop tool sign

Epilog Laser Photo Gallery

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  Laser cut wooden clock
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  Round PCB
  PPM clock
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  PPM engraved PCB keychain
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  3" engraved wooden keychains
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  PPM Library
  engraved metal sign
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  Light switch cover
  (Manitou)
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  Minnesota NICE
  (May 29, 2015)
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  Intro to Laser Cutting
  (January 15, 2015)

Other Fun Stuff

PPM YouTube Channel

"featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)

"Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)

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