Vinyl Cutting: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 20:39, 18 February 2023

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.

The Vinyl Cutting Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) 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

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.pdf
PPM Fire
Prevention Plan.pdf
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
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

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.

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
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

New Member Orientation

Area Captain -- Volunteers needed

To help out with the Vinyl Cutter, post your ideas and comments on Slack.

View all PPM Area Captains

Classes

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

Training

- 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.

- 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)

Vinyl Cutter
Overview and Instructions.pdf

Tips

To turn on the lights on the vinyl cutter cart, use the remote and point at the receiver near the power strip.

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter

Equipment Lists

24" Graphtec cutter

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner
	24" Cutting Plotter	Graphtec	CE5000‑60	$500	yes	PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS)
	Vinyl cutter cart lighting remote				no	PPM
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner

Vinyl Cutting Computer

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	System Software	Application Software	Owner
Vinyl Cutting Workstation	PC	HP	h8-1117c	$250	Windows 10 Pro	CorelDRAW X6, Cutting Master 3, Graphtec Pro Studio	PPM
	monitor	Dell	V226HQL	$100			PPM
	wired mouse and keyboard	Amazon, Dell		~ $5 - $10 each			PPM
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	System Software	Application Software	Owner

The vinyl cutting PC is not a design workstation. Please limit the use of the station to printing/cutting only.

34" VEVOR cutter

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner
	34" vinyl cutter	VEVOR	KI-870	?		Theo
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner

Hand Tools

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

Donations Received

Wish List

Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.

Benefits and Policies

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

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.

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

Red Tags

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

Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):

CorelDRAW X6

Cutting Master 3

Graphtec Pro Studio

Member Showcase

TECHWEARS vinyl sign

TECHWEARS
vinyl sign
Round PCB PPM clock

Round PCB
PPM clock
Vinyl sign

Vinyl sign
in 3D Printing Area
Outdoor window sign
for our Makerspace
Vinyl costs

Vinyl Cutting
Material Costs
original sign
(MAC parking lot)
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(MAC parking lot)
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(MAC parking lot)
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(MAC parking lot)
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(MAC parking lot)
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Dewey
by Nicolas Ordahl
Rockclimber
by Nick Tait

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