Laser — Epilog Zing

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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.

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 Captains

Robbie Cochran (Epilog Laser)
Lisa MacNicol (BOSSLASER)

Area Captain Duties

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.
  • Boss Laser Orientation class handout
    Boss Laser Orientation class handout
  • LightBurn HotKey List
    LIGHTBURN
    HotKey List


Tips

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

For Help

Message in 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 LASER engraver
 Boss 150 Watt

CO2 Laser

Level 3 badge
 Boss LS-3655

$20,000

 Operators Manual PPM working (12/28/21)
BOSS LASER OUTFEED TABLE
 OUTFEED TABLE Mike Mike PPM working (12/28/21)
Industrial Chiller
 Industrial Chiller S&A CW‑5000DG Maintenance Manual PPM working (12/28/21)
Compressor
 Compressor PPM being repaired

(01/22/22)

BOSS LASER Computer
 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
Level 3 badge
 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.

Donations Received

Wish List

Policies

Equipment Reservations

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 (Tips)
Procreate (Tips, Training and Meetup page)

Printing Software

LightBurn (for BOSSLASER)
Adobe Acrobat (for Epilog LASER)

Member Showcase

Boss Laser Photo Gallery


Epilog Laser Photo Gallery

PPM YouTube Channel

"featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
"Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)

Other Fun Stuff

What is an ambigram?

Procreate superpowers


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Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.

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