Laser -- BOSS

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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.

BOSS LASER organizer
 BOSS LASER Area  (05/20/22) 

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
use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance
  • 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.
  • 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 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

    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.

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
  • 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.
  • 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 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

    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

Lisa MacNicol (BOSSLASER)
View all PPM Area Captains

Area Captain Duties

Classes

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

Training

Lisa MacNicol (BOSSLASER)
Boss Laser Safety
● NEVER cut PVC (When in doubt, error on the side of caution)
● NEVER leave the laser unattended while it is running (Stay in the building)
● Use only approved materials
● Leave lid closed for a few moments after your job is completed
● Avoid using 100% power
● Avoid reflective material
● Keep work area interior and exterior clean
● Keep the exhaust fan and chiller running while the laser is in use
● Make sure Zing Laser isn’t running before turning off fan
ALWAYS ensure the work area interior and exterior is clean before and after your work.

Watch these videos on LightBurn BEFORE (BOSSLASER) CLASS!
Pikes Peak Makerspace Boss Laser Intro -- external link to PPM YouTube channel


  • Boss Laser Orientation class handout
    Boss Laser Orientation class handout.pdf
Be sure to log your Boss Laser job using the new SIGN-IN SHEET

Common Issues (Boss Laser Orientation)

Didn’t cut through?
It is a good practice to leave the workpiece in position and inspect for through cut before moving it.
You can often close the lid, run an additional pass, and get all the way through.
You should not start your job until you are confident about your settings by doing multiple tests.

Taking too long?

Check settings for “flood fill” or “fill shapes individually”. Use the preview feature to know if that will help.

Events

  • TOSC tour 2021-11-24
    TOSC tour
    (2021-11-24)

Tips

DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser, this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.
Use the PPM Slack channel #laser-cutter



Warn.png The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.

• 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
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


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

Benefits and Policies

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(bring proof of membership)
Company Website Benefit Directions to
Logo WOODCRAFT
 Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Logo CO Lumber
 CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
Logo General Air
 GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
Logo ACE
 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

DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser, this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.
Avoid reflective material.
Donate for "Wood Sheet for Laser" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.

Red Tags

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

Design Software

Adobe Illustrator (Windows 10 and Macintosh)
Adobe Photoshop (Windows 10 and Macintosh)
Inkscape (multi-platform)
Procreate (Tips, Training and Meetups)

Printing Software

LightBurn (for BOSSLASER)

Member Showcase

Boss Laser Photo Gallery

  • Wall art Garden of the Gods.jpg
    Garden of the Gods
    48"x24"
    (by Robbie Cochran)
  • Station 11 Battalion 2 sign
    Station 11 Battalion 2
    backlit district map
    (by Joey Callahan)
  • Laser engraved panels
    Laser engraved panels
    (by Uncle Mike Mike)
  • Wall art INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS.jpg
    INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
    minimalist wall art
    (by Ben Severson)
  • THE IRON GIANT 14"x24" minimalist wall art
    THE IRON GIANT
    minimalist wall art
    14"x24"
    (by Ben Severson)
For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.

See Also

Laser -- Epilog

Curated Links

ImagR -- Prepare your image for laser engraving

Other Fun Stuff

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


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