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The Laser Engraver/Cutter Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace 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

Classes and Training

Area Captains

Tim DeLeon (BOSSLASER)

Robbie Cochran (Epilog Laser)

Classes

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

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

For Help

Message in PPM Slack channel #laser-cutter

Tips

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

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	Serial Number	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	Boss 150 Watt laser	Boss	LS-3655	$20,000			PPM	working
	PC	HP	h8-1117c	$250			PPM	working
	Monitor	Dell		$100			PPM	working
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Serial Number	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Zing LASER
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Serial Number	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	Zing 30 Watt Laser	Epilog Laser	10000 Laser System	$5,800	yes, and online	10030-1429591612	PPM	working
	PC	HP	h8-1117c	$250			PPM	working
	Monitor	Dell		$100			PPM	working
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Serial Number	Owner	Status	Problem Description