Access Granted: Beginner's Guide to Laser Engraving and Cutting

Intro To Aeon Laser CutterDescription:In this 2-hour class, participants will learn the basics of laser cutting, including how to operate a laser cutter safely and efficiently and how to use Lightburn software for design preparation and job setup. The class will cover topics such as choosing materials, preparing designs, setting up the laser cutter, and troubleshooting common problems. Participants will also have the opportunity for hands-on practice and Q&A time.*The registration cutoff time for the class is 9 am on the day of the event.Skills Learned:Understanding of the basic principles of laser cuttingKnowledge of how to choose materials suitable for laser cuttingAbility to prepare designs for laser cutting using vector software, including LightburnUnderstanding of how to use the laser cutter software to set up a job and operate the laser cutter safelyKnowledge of how to troubleshoot common laser cutting problemsMaker Skills/Resources Needed:Basic understanding of computer use and file managementMade Resource Cost for Class:1 @ 2x4 sheet of plywood per 8 makers per class(12”x12” per maker)

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Intro To Aeon Laser Cutter

Description:

In this 2-hour class, participants will learn the basics of laser cutting, including how to operate a laser cutter safely and efficiently and how to use Lightburn software for design preparation and job setup. The class will cover topics such as choosing materials, preparing designs, setting up the laser cutter, and troubleshooting common problems. Participants will also have the opportunity for hands-on practice and Q&A time.

*The registration cutoff time for the class is 9 am on the day of the event.

Skills Learned:

  • Understanding of the basic principles of laser cutting

  • Knowledge of how to choose materials suitable for laser cutting

  • Ability to prepare designs for laser cutting using vector software, including Lightburn

  • Understanding of how to use the laser cutter software to set up a job and operate the laser cutter safely

  • Knowledge of how to troubleshoot common laser cutting problems


Maker Skills/Resources Needed:

  • Basic understanding of computer use and file management


Made Resource Cost for Class:

1 @ 2x4 sheet of plywood per 8 makers per class(12”x12” per maker)