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All members using the laser cutter must have read and understand the Laser Cutter Operation Manual and completed VHS Laser Cutter Training.

The dangers associated with the laser cutter include beam exposure, fire, electrocution, and exposure to dangerous fumes.

While it is important to follow all rules and guidelines, the following are critical:

1. Wear the Laser safety glasses at all times.
2. Operator must remain within 1m of the machine and monitor cutting at all times when the machine is in operation.
3. Only lase Approved Materials. (See Laser Cutter Approved Materials List)

Failure to follow these rules may result in immediate loss of Laser Cutter priviledges.

Anyone who wishes to use the laser cutter must be both a VHS member, and have completed VHS Laser Cutter Training. Class dates are announced on the VHS forum) and are on our calendar

If you are planning to take a class, please first read through the operation manual.

• Work area size: 1000mm x 800mm
• Bed size: 1020mm x 820mm
• Power: 80W
• Controller: AWC-608B (replacement for original, installed 2013)
• Chiller: AC unit water chiller
• Power supply: LSR-JN80WCO2-2V
  • Input: AC 220V
  • Power: 80Watt, 100Watt peak
  • Triggering Voltage: 28KV
  • Operating Voltage: 22KV
  • Current: 32mA max
  • 3pin terminal pinout: G, AC, AC
  • 6pin terminal pinout: H, L, WP, G, IN, 5V

• Maintenance Logs

• Laser Cutter Committee
• Laser Cutter Operation Manual
• Laser Cutter Workflow Tips
• Laser Cutter Approved Materials List
• How do I get a new material approved?

• Aligning the Laser Cutter
• Laser Tube Replacement
• How to prepare a full color image for laser etching
• Living hinges and lateral curves
• Joinery techniques for the laser cuter
• How to Fail at Laser Cutting

• LaserWeb with a Smoothieboard could give us more features and software flexibility