LASER CUTTER LEARNING CENTER
Learn the art of laser cutting and engraving!
LASER TRAINING + CERTIFICATION RESOURCES
Complete these training steps to get certified to use the laser cutter.
STEP 1:
COMPLETE LASER CUTTER TRAINING
To access the laser cutter, residents must complete our laser cutter training. This includes watching a training video and studying a slide deck to learn about the equipment, safety procedures, and best practices. Once you feel confident in your knowledge, you can move on to the quiz
OVERVIEW TRAINING FOR THE LASER CUTTER
This is the primary training video for the Epilog Fusion Edge 12 laser cutter in the Addison Maker Space. This video covers the basic steps of setting up a laser cutter file in Illustrator, setting up the laser cutter and air system, and sending the file to the laser with the correct settings.
This video walks through the following slide deck in detail. It covers the basics of 3D printing, including safety, materials, and software. This slide deck is also designed as reference material that you can access as you are 3D printing. You can access the quiz by clicking the image below
The videos below go into additional detail about how to set up digital files properly, so that you will have successful laser cutting and engraving results.
FILE SETUP TRAINING FOR THE LASER CUTTER
SETTING UP LASER CUTTER FILES IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR:
SETTING UP LASER ENGRAVING FILES IN ADOBE PHOTOSHOP:
STEP 2:
PASS THE LASER CUTTING QUIZ
Our laser cutting quiz is a ten-question test that measures your understanding of the training material. You'll need to get 100% to become certified, but don't worry if you don't pass on your first try. You can take the quiz as many times as you need to, and you'll have an opportunity to see the correct answers for any questions you missed. We want to make sure that you have a solid understanding of laser cutting and can operate the equipment safely and effectively.
STEP 3:
REQUEST CERTIFICATION
To request certification, residents must have completed Maker Space 101 training, signed the release form, completed the laser cutter training video and slide deck, and passed the laser cutting quiz. If you meet these requirements, you can submit a request for certification using the form below. Once we receive your request, we'll review your quiz results and get back to you within 24-48 hours. If you're approved for certification, you'll be able to access the laser cutter during open hours.
GET TO KNOW THE LASER CUTTER
For more information about the laser cutter, its features and specifications, approved materials to use in the laser and more, visit our detailed Laser Cutter Information page.
