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The Dye Sublimation Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
Dye sublimation is a printing technique that uses heat to transfer dye onto special materials such as plastic, card, paper, or fabrics.
Here at Pikes Peak Makerspace we can print onto mugs, too.
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.
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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 -
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
New Member Orientation
Area Captain -- Volunteers needed
- To help out with the Dye Sublimation Printing Area, post your ideas/comments on Slack.
- View all PPM Area Captains
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
Be sure to log your usage with the new form
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Dye Sublimation
Usage Form.pdf
Tips
- Paper used by the dye sublimation printer is not recyclable. (?)
For Additional Help
- Use the #general channel in Slack!
Equipment Lists
Dye Sublimation Printing
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sublimation printer | Sawgrass | SG500 | website | Property of
Mike Warner |
Working
(01/15/23) |
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heat press | power press | website | PPM | Working
(01/15/23) |
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mug press | GEO Knight & Co | K3 | www.heatpress.com | Property of
Mike Warner |
Working
(01/15/23) |
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Number |
Value |
Description |
Dye Sublimation Computer
| Picture | Item | Number |
Value |
Up/Down |
Description | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| laptop computer
("Insight-1") |
hp | EliteBook 8570w | Windows 10 Pro | ? |
Intel Core-i7 2.30 GHz | 4 GB | 750 GB HDD | Sawgrass Print Manager,
Silhouette Studio, Creative Studio, Google Chrome |
PPM | Up | slow | |
Number |
Value |
Up/Down |
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.
Software
Design Software
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
- SCAN QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE
- 1) Per Page Print- $2.00
- 2) Small Blanks- $0.25
- 3) Mugs and Large Blanks- $0.75
- 4) Per Page Print PLUS Donation- $3
- If you chose, you can use this option to pay
- per page, plus donating an extra $1.00
- All donation funds to directly toward the
- purchase of a new heat press!
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 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.
Member Showcase
See Also
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
Curated Links
Links to other sites (external links):
Sawgrass SG500 printer
Condé Systems, Inc
Other Fun Stuff
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