Welcome
Welcome to the Laser Zone! This zone is solely for the laser cutter.
Training
- When Authorized to use tools, it means you have been authorized by a trainer to use the laser. Authorization refers to the unique things that are required of a user at KMS, one knows how to use the tool, maintain it, where parts and tools unique to the tool are kept, and the proper condition to leave it in.
- Full Access allows operators to utilize the equipment without supervision.
- Limited Access allows operators to utilize the equipment once the project setup has been verified.
Office Hours
- 2nd and 4th Mondays of the Month at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
List of Trainers
- See list at the bottom of the page.
Getting Help
- The Trainers will answer questions on the operation of the laser cutter.
- Designing work is not included. If you need help with your design, there will be an additional charge set by the person helping.
Safety Rules
- Keep area clear of debris, cutoff pieces and other hazards.
- Take your time. Accidents happen because someone is in too big of a hurry.
- Think about what you are doing. If something seems unsafe, it probably is.
- Leave the space as clean as you found it. If you find it in a messy state, please send the coordinator an email describing the mess, date, and time, and then please be extra awesome and clean up after those before you.
Table of Equipment
Table of Tools
Projects and Material Storage
There is currently no place for over night or long term storage in this zone. All project must be taken home at the end of the day.
Trash
- Place small trash into trash bins.
- Place large wooden trash into the waste bid near the table saw in the wood shop.
- Place all other large items near one of the trash bins.
Other References
FAQ
Q: Is there anything cooler than cutting stuff with a laser?
A: Nope.
Useful Sites
To-Do List
- Booking system for reservations and billing for time.
- Add machine timer to the machine.
- Move the laser to a quieter spot.
- Find a permanent zone leader.
- Find and train more mentors.
- Create monthly activities or workshops for the laser.
Wish List
More lasers cutters
More powerful lasers cutters
Billing
Authorized Users
| User Name | Certified Date |
|---|---|
| Daniel Wilkins | 12/1/2016 |
| Access Level 80W laser Cutter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| User Name | Authorized By | Level | Date Last Trained |
| Xavier Wilkins | Daniel Wilkins | Full Access | 3/12/2018 |
| Chris Czarnik | Daniel Wilkins | Full Access | 3/12/2018 |
| Andrew Beem | Daniel Wilkins | Full Access | 3/12/2018 |
| Kevin Hayden | Daniel Wilkins | Full Access | 3/12/2018 |
| Austin Garvelink | Daniel Wilkins | Full Access | 3/12/2018 |
| Jon Stibal | Daniel Wilkins | Full Access | 3/12/2018 |
| Stacy Belinsky | Daniel Wilkins | Limited | 3/12/2018 |
| Ariel Tavori | Daniel Wilkins | Limited | 3/12/2018 |
| Scott Cleveland | Daniel Wilkins | Limited | 3/15/2018 |
| Colleen Woolpert | Daniel Wilkins | Limited | 3/15/2018 |
| Don Batts | Daniel Wilkins | Limited | 4/23/2018 |
| Don Smith | Daniel Wilkins | Limited | 4/23/2018 |
| Christopher Miller | Daniel Wilkins | Limited | 4/23/2018 |
| Ron Schubot | Daniel Wilkins | Limited | 4/23/2018 |
| Tanner Patch | Daniel Wilkins | Limited | 5/10/2018 |
| Zach Schira | Daniel Wilkins | Limited | 6/12/2018 |
| Richard Kent | Daniel Wilkins | Limited | 6/25/2018 |