# Laser Cutting and Engraving at VHS One of VHS' most popular tools, our [80W CO2 Laser Cutter](/wiki/tools/redsail_cm1080_laser_cutter), and the associated [filtration system](/wiki/tools/laserfilter), is managed by the [Laser Cutter Committee (LCC)](wiki:committees:lcc). The laser cutter area is located just past the entrance to the paint and mess room, along the west wall of the space.  The big green box is the laser filter stack, and below that is [laser materials storage](/wiki/area/material_storage). Connect with other laser users on the #laser [Slack channel](/wiki/start#slack_chat). ## Laser Training This tool requires training to use, so you don't hurt yourself or the machine - [How to request training](/wiki/groups/lasercutter/training) - [Operation manual](/wiki/groups/lasercutter/operation_manual) ## Materials **Only approved materials may be cut on the laser**. Violating this rule could lead to suspension of membership - it puts yourself, other members, and the tool in danger! - [Approved materials](/wiki/groups/lasercutter/settings) - [How to identify unknown polymers](/wiki/groups/lasercutter/identifying_unknown_polymers) - [Laser materials guide](/wiki/groups/lasercutter/materials) - [How to get new materials approved](/wiki/groups/lasercutter/msds) ## Booking Because the laser is so popular, we have a booking system to reserve the laser. This is not used to book training, only for regular usage. - [Book the laser](https://booking.vanhack.ca) - [View the booking calendar](/wiki/groups/lasercutter/laser_calendar) ## Resources - [Downtime checklist](/wiki/groups/lasercutter/downtime) - instructions for taking the laser out of service - [Laser lens focus information](/wiki/groups/lasercutter/laser_focus_lens_focal_length) - [Where to buy replacement parts](/wiki/groups/lasercutter/parts) - [Laser cutter monitoring sensors](/wiki/groups/lasercutter/telemetry) - [How to install a new tube](/wiki/groups/lasercutter/tubereplacement) ## Out of date resources - [out of date Software usage tips](/wiki/groups/lasercutter/workflow_tips) - [out of date alignment guide](/wiki/groups/lasercutter/aligning) - [out of date chiller info](/wiki/groups/lasercutter/custom_chiller) - [old laser maintenance logs (see talk for more up to date logs)](/wiki/groups/lasercutter/workflow_tips?idx=wiki%3Atools%3Alaser_cutter%3Amaintenance_logs)