Laser Cutter

Hazards

Safety Measures

1. Know Emergency Procedures

• Locate the fire extinguisher before starting your job.

• Ensure there is a spray bottle full of water ready to the right of the laser cutter for small fires.

3. • If the material catches fire, stop the laser cutter immediately. If the fire is small, extinguish with the spray bottle. Otherwise, extinguish with the fire extinguisher.

   • If the machine is not operating as expected, stop the laser cutter immediately.

2. Set Up Proper Ventilation

• • Make sure the external fan is on, and set up each valve as shown in the demo video. 

  • Close the hood before starting the cut.

3. Monitor the Process

3. • Always supervise your job while it is cutting.

   • Avoid staring directly at the laser head while it is in operation.

Proper Use

1. Set Up the Job

• Use the outside kiosk to set up your laser cutting job.

• Upload your .SVG file to the Design tab in the Trotec software.

2. Check Design Colors

• Ensure the design only includes:

  • Red for cutting

  • Black for raster engraving

  • Blue for vector engraving

3. Prepare the Laser Cutter

• Place your material on the laser cutter bed.

• Position the laser head where you want the cut to start.

4. Create & Position the Job

• On the kiosk outside the back room, create your job.

• Align your design with the laser head’s position, marked by the cross mark in brackets.

• Ensure you have selected the correct material in the software.

5. Start the Cut

• Queue your job and return to the laser cutter.

• On the main kiosk, press Play to start cutting.

• Always observe your design while it is cutting for safety.

Cleanup

1. Clear Smoke & Fumes

• Allow the fan to run with the hood closed for at least 10 seconds after cutting to clear away smoke.

2. Sort Scrap Materials

• Return large reusable scraps to the designated shelving for future use.

• Place small or unusable scraps in the appropriate waste bins.