Laser cutter
We have a Laserscript LS6040 laser cutter that was supplied by HPC Laser in Elland.
This equipment must only be used by inducted persons who have received appropriate training.
Use by those who have not been fully trained on laser cutter operation and safety is forbidden.
WARNING: misuse or carelessness can result in fire, injury and damage to the equipment.
Specifications
Materials
Only materials which are on the approved list must be used.
WARNING: use with non-approved materials can result in:
- fire
- injury
- toxic and corrosive fumes
- damage to the machine.
Approved materials list
- Laser safe MDF
- Laser safe plywood
- Acrylic a.k.a. Perspex
- Note that cast acrylic is much preferred over extruded and while the latter can be cut, it smells terrible
- Cardboard
- Polypropylene
- Polyethylene foam
Stock
Members are encouraged to purchase their own sheet material stock. However, occasional sheets can be purchased from Bridge Rectifier at the cost + 10% to cover the postage costs associated with replenishing stock.
All stock usage, whether for induction or workshop, or personal use, must be logged.
A new wiki page should be created for each order and use recorder against it as material is used.
