Laser Cutting
WEEK 2(Tutorial) In week 2’s lesson, we were introduced to laser cutting. Laser cutters are machines that use motors controlled by a computer to cut and engrave material using a laser beam. In SP FabLab, carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) laser cutter machines are used. CO 2 laser cutter machines are simply machines that use carbon dioxide laser technology to cut and engrave materials. A CO 2 laser cutter is able to cut through materials such as wood, acrylic, cardboard, and paper. Operating a laser cutter does come with some safety hazards. Here are some things you should avoid when operating a laser cutter: Avoid staring into the beam during cutting Do not use materials that contain chlorine, for example PVC, or foam. Do not cut or engrave metal materials Never leave the machine unattended while cutting or engraving Other safety measures to note are: In the event a small fire occurs, attempt to extinguish it by blowing it or removing the mat...