Laser

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.

The Laser Engraver/Cutter Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 3 equipment.

Additional training and certification is required to use any of our Level 3 equipment.

Laser Area hand tools should be marked with red tape or paint.

zing laser area (02/17/23)

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

New Member Orientation

Area Captain

Jonathan Wommack (Epilog Laser)

Area Captain Duties

Classes

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

Training

Jonathan Wommack (Epilog Laser)

Zing
Instruction Sheetv3.pdf

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

ALWAYS ensure the work area interior and exterior is clean before and after your work.

The maximum bed size for vector cutting or raster etching is 16” x 12” or less.

Events

TOSC tour
(2021-11-24)
Intro to Laser Cutting
Manitou Art Center
(January 15, 2015)

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #laser-cutter

List of all PPM Slack channels

Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

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

Zing LASER

Picture	Item	Manufacturer/ Model	Manual
	zing 30 Watt CO₂ Laser Cutter/Engraver	Epilog Laser 10000 Laser System	yes, and online
Picture	Item	Manufacturer/ Model	Manual

Zing LASER Computer

Picture	Item	Manufacturer/ Model	System Software	Application Software
	Computer, i7 3.4 GHz, new Dell keyboard (02/17/23)	hp	Windows 10 Pro	Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Inkscape, CorelDRAW

	Monitor, 20" widescreen	Asus VH202
Picture	Item	Manufacturer/ Model	System Software	Application Software

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

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:

(walk in, show 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

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

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Inkscape

Procreate

Printing Software

Adobe Acrobat

Member Showcase

Engraved photo
by Chris Stevens
(09/09/22)
Engraved journal cover
by Marvin Harrell
(05/09/22)
Round PCB
PPM clock
PPM engraved
PCB keychain
Minnesota NICE
(May 29, 2015)

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.

Curated Links

Links to other sites (external links):

Homebrew CO₂ Laser Page -- by John Doran (Epilog VP of Engineering)

ImagR -- Prepare your image for laser engraving

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

Bell Laser - After market parts for laser machines

Laser Research Optics - Alternative and cheaper sources of lenses

Other Fun Stuff