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Revision as of 17:04, 17 January 2023
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
- use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance
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.
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.
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
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 | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
24" Cutting Plotter |
Graphtec | CE5000‑60 | $500 |
yes | PPM | working | |
 |
Vinyl cutter cart lighting remote | no | PPM | working | ||||
Number |
Value |
Description |
Vinyl Cutting Computer
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
System Software |
Application Software | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
PC | HP | h8-1117c | $250 |
Windows 10 Pro | CorelDRAW X6, Cutting Master 3,
Graphtec Pro Studio |
PPM | working | |
| monitor | Dell | V226HQL | $100 |
PPM | working | ||||
| wired mouse
and keyboard |
Amazon
(both) |
amazon basics
(both) |
$10 each |
PPM | working | ||||
Number |
Value |
Software |
Software |
Description |
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 | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34" vinyl cutter | VEVOR | KI-870 | ? |
Theo | ? | In storage | ||
Number |
Value |
Description |
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 membership)
| Company | Website | Benefit | Directions to |
 |
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 |
- Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts
- Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers
- At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.
- The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.
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
- Use a Red Tag, which can be found in the red tag area, to designate broken equipment.
Scrap and Trash
- Trash day is MONDAY
- Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote)
- Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.
- Empty recycling and trash into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.
- Always leave the space better than you found it.
Software
CorelDRAW X6
Cutting Master 3
Graphtec Pro Studio
Member Showcase
TECHWEARS
vinyl sign
Round PCB
PPM clock- Vinyl sign.jpg
Vinyl sign
in 3D Printing Area 
Outdoor window sign
for our Makerspace
Vinyl Cutting
Material Costs
original sign
(MAC parking lot)
vinyl sign
(MAC parking lot)
vinyl sign
(MAC parking lot)
vinyl sign
(MAC parking lot)
vinyl sign
(MAC parking lot)
vinyl sign
(MAC parking lot)
Dewey
by Nicolas Ordahl
Rockclimber
by Nick Tait
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
See Also
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
Curated Links
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
Other Fun Stuff
Links to other sites (external links):
- instructables -- Vinyl cutting ideas
- Cricut craft cutter -- "Learn from the pros."
- Silhouette craft cutter -- Get Started/Tutorials/Videos
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