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Revision as of 21:55, 5 December 2021
The Vinyl Cutting Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
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
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.
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.
Eye Wash Stations
- Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
- Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.
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.
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 Captain
- (Open)
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
For Help
- Message in PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter
Tips
- Some vinyl materials (e.g. Con-Tact brand paper) contain PVC. Do not cut these on the laser engravers.
- Pick the small Application launcher button from CorelDRAW, and then "Send Cut Lines to CM3".
- If you receive a no Media Error, and your job pauses, try pressing ENTER to override the sensor and continue your cutting.
- To turn on the lights on the vinyl cutter cart, use the remote and point at the receiver near the power strip.
Equipment Lists
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24" Cutting Plotter | Graphtec | CE5000-60 | $500 |
yes | PPM
(donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS) |
working | ||
Vinyl cutter cart lighting remote | no | PPM | working | |||||
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
34"
vinyl cutter |
VEVOR | KI-870 | Theo | ?? | In storage | |||
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PC | HP | h8-1117c | $250 |
no | PPM | working | ||
monitor | Dell | V226HQL | $100 |
no | PPM | working | ||
wired mouse
and keyboard |
Amazon
(both) |
amazon basics
(both) |
$10 each |
no | PPM | working | ||
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
The vinyl cutting PC is not a design workstation. Please limit the use of the station to printing/cutting only.
Hand Tools
- Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Donations Received
Wish List
Policies
PPE
Reservations
- No reservation system at this time. First come, first served. (It's usually available.)
Materials
- Cost
- Vinyl $0.25/foot
- R Tape $0.25/foot
- TOTAL $0.50/foot
- Donate for "Vinyl Stickers and R Tape" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
- Help Us Keep Stocked Up!
Scrap and Trash
Software
CorelDRAW X6 (64-Bit)
Cutting Master 3
Showcase
Photo Gallery
- (in no particular order)
- Vinyl sign.jpg
Vinyl sign
in 3D Printing Area
Other Fun Stuff
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)