Free Workshop: Introduction to Laser Cutting

Hosted By
Ed

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This free 1 hour workshop is for anyone interested in laser cutting, how it works, what you can cut, etc...
We'll cover:
- Materials you can cut
- Correct setup/calibration of the machine
- Use of the software
- Safety
- Hands on using the machine to make something. You can bring in your own small (1"x3" or 50x75mm) design to cut.
- Please read our new online training guide (work in progress) here https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BfuX7BQWeZoGInxtWDIFzqIuTyDUCleBAqxDUBbWxvo/edit?usp=sharing
This workshop also serves as training for the laser cutter, so if you are interested in becoming a member and using the laser cutter for your own projects, then you can get started right away.
Our building is in an unusual location so please check our map here - https://www.cambridgehackspace.com/contact
If you want to use the laser cutter for your own projects then you'll need to be a member of Cambridge Hackspace, membership is $75 a month, can can be canceled at any time.
Once trained, laser cutter usage is charged at $0.40/min. A discounted rate of $0.20 a minute is avaliable if you pre-pay for $100 of laser time when you join. (laser usage is only charged when the laser is firing)

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Cambridge Hackspace
440R Somerville Ave · Somerville, MA
Free Workshop: Introduction to Laser Cutting