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Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
 
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=== Classes ===
===Classes===
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']


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:Message in PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter
:Message in PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter


===Tips ===
===Tips===
:'''Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.'''
:'''Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.'''
::(e.g. Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film and Con-Tact brand paper)
::(e.g. Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film and Con-Tact brand paper)
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:'''To turn on the lights on the vinyl cutter cart,''' use the remote and point at the receiver near the power strip.
:'''To turn on the lights on the vinyl cutter cart,''' use the remote and point at the receiver near the power strip.


== Equipment Lists==
==Equipment Lists==
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|CE5000-60
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|<p style="text-align:right;">$500</p>
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|PPM
[[Donations Received|(donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS)]]
[[Donations Received|(donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS)]]
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The vinyl cutting PC is not a design workstation. Please limit the use of the station to printing/cutting only.
The vinyl cutting PC is not a design workstation. Please limit the use of the station to printing/cutting only.
===Hand Tools ===
===Hand Tools===
:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.


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==Policies==
==Policies==
===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]===
===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]===
===Materials ===
===Materials===
:'''Cost'''
:'''Cost'''
:Vinyl  $0.25/foot
:Vinyl  $0.25/foot
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:Help Us Keep Stocked Up!
:Help Us Keep Stocked Up!


: '''Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.'''
:'''Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.'''
:: (e.g. Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film and Con-Tact brand paper
::(e.g. Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film and Con-Tact brand paper
{{Member Benefits}}
{{Member Benefits}}
{{Scrap and Trash}}
{{Scrap and Trash}}
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===[https://www.graphtecamerica.com/cp-faq-cut-master-3 Cutting Master 3]===
===[https://www.graphtecamerica.com/cp-faq-cut-master-3 Cutting Master 3]===


== Showcase==
==Showcase==
===Photo Gallery===
===Photo Gallery===
:(in no particular order)
:(in no particular order)
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==Other Fun Stuff==
==Other Fun Stuff ==
===PPM YouTube Channel===
===PPM YouTube Channel===
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/featured "featured" videos],''' (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/featured "featured" videos],''' (the YouTube "HOME" tab)

Revision as of 00:40, 19 December 2021

Vinyl Cutter Area
Vinyl Cutting Area
Training Level 2 icon

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
  • Emergency sign
    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.
  • PPM Emergency Evacuation Plan 040721
    PPM Emergency
    Evacuation Plan.pdf
  • PPM Fire Prevention Plan 0407022
    PPM Fire
    Prevention Plan.pdf
  • PPM Fire Escape Plan
    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.
  • FIRST AID Supply Cabinet
    FIRST AID
    Supply Cabinet
  • FIRST AID kit
    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.
  • EMERGENCY EYE & FACE WASH STATION
    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.
Gloves should not be worn when using powered equipment (saws, jointers, drills, or other equipment). Leather gloves can be worn for handling materials, but not when operating machinery.
  • SAFETY GOGGLES
    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 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.
  • flammables cabinet
    Flammables Cabinet
    in the Vented Room

Other Hazards

Avoid placing uncovered (extension) cords, hoses, cables, or wires across the floors of our shops.

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 contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.
(e.g. Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film and Con-Tact brand paper)
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

24" Graphtec cutter
Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number 		Estimated
Value 		Manual Owner Status Problem
Description
vinyl cutter 24" Cutting Plotter

Training Level 2 icon

Graphtec CE5000-60

$500

 yes PPM

(donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS)

working
Vinyl cutter cart lighting remote
 Vinyl cutter cart lighting remote no PPM working
Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number 		Estimated
Value 		Manual Owner Status Problem
Description
34" VEVOR cutter
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
Computers
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

Equipment Reservations

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!
Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.
(e.g. Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film and Con-Tact brand paper
PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(bring proof of PPM membership)
Website Benefit Address
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens 10% discount 1830 W Uintah Street

Scrap and Trash

Trash day is TUESDAY (Extra pickups can be called from Waste Connections for around $75)
Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote should be placed out back by the dumpster)
Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.
Empty interior trash cans into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.
Always leave the space better than you found it.

Software

CorelDRAW X6 (64-Bit)

Cutting Master 3

Showcase

Photo Gallery

(in no particular order)

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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