Laser — Epilog Zing

The Laser Engraver/Cutter Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 3 equipment.

Additional training is required to use our Level 3 equipment.

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

 Laser Area  (03/13/22) 

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

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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.

• 
  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.

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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.

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.

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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 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

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 Captains

Robbie Cochran (Epilog Laser)

Lisa MacNicol (BOSSLASER)

Classes

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

Training

Robbie Cochran (Epilog Laser)

Nicolas Ordahl (BOSSLASER)

Watch these videos on LightBurn BEFORE (BOSSLASER) CLASS!

Lesson 1 First Time User

Lesson 2 LightBurn UI Walkthrough

Lesson 3 Cut Settings

LightBurn Basics #1 Importing, Selection, Grouping, Movement

LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting

LightBurn Basics # 3 Trace Image and Weld

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

ALWAYS ensure the work area interior and exterior is clean before and after your work.

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  Boss Laser Orientation class handout
• 
  LIGHTBURN
  HotKey List

Events

• TOSC tour 2021-11-24
  TOSC tour
  2021-11-24
• TOSC Epilog tour 2021-11-24
  TOSC tour
  2021-11-24
• Intro to Laser Cutting
  Intro to Laser Cutting
  Manitou Art Center
  (January 15, 2015)

Tips

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

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #laser-cutter

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	Operators Manual	PPM	working (12/28/21)
	OUTFEED TABLE	Mike Mike				PPM	working (12/28/21)
	Industrial Chiller	S&A	CW‑5000DG		Maintenance Manual	PPM	working (12/28/21)
	Compressor					PPM	being repaired (01/22/22)
	Computer	HP	h8-1117c	$250		PPM	working (12/28/21)
	27" Monitor	Dell		$100		PPM	working (12/28/21)
	rotary attachment for Boss Laser					PPM	?
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
	Computer	HP	h8-1117c	$250		PPM	working
	20" Monitor	Dell		$100		PPM	working
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Hand Tools

 Laser Area  hand tools 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!

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

Design Software

Adobe Illustrator (Windows 10 and Macintosh)

Adobe Photoshop (Windows 10 and Macintosh)

Inkscape

Procreate (Tips, Training and Meetups)

Printing Software

LightBurn 1.1.01 (for BOSSLASER)

Adobe Acrobat (for Epilog LASER)

Member Showcase

Boss Laser Photo Gallery

• Wall art closeup
  4' x 1' Wall art
  with inlays
  (by Robbie Cochran)
• Wall art with inlays
  4' x 1' Wall art
  with inlays
  (by Robbie Cochran)
• Laser engraved panels
  Laser engraved panels
  (by Mike Mike)
• princess bride wall art
  princess bride
  minimalist wall art
  (by Ben Severson)
• INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS wall art
  INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
  minimalist wall art
  (by Ben Severson)
• THE IRON GIANT 14"x24" minimalist wall art
  THE IRON GIANT
  minimalist wall art
  14"x24"
• THE IRON GIANT 14"x24" minimalist wall art
  THE IRON GIANT
  (by Ben Severson)
• THE IRON GIANT 14"x24" minimalist wall art
  THE IRON GIANT
  (by Ben Severson)

Epilog Laser Photo Gallery

• 
  Laser cut
  wooden clock
  (Trevor Banks)
• Round PCB PPM clock
  Round PCB
  PPM clock
• PPM engraved PCB keychain
  PPM engraved PCB keychain
• 3" engraved wooden keychains
  3" engraved wooden keychains
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  PPM Library
  engraved metal sign
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  Light switch cover
  Manitou Art Center
• Minnesota NICE
  Minnesota NICE
  Manitou Art Center
  (May 29, 2015)

PPM YouTube Channel

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

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

Other Fun Stuff

Cut boxes with a laser cutter: MakerCase or Boxes.py

What is an ambigram?

Procreate superpowers

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