ITLP Workshop Prototyping - Level 1 - Operating the Laser Machines

Welcome to the ITL Program's Skill-Building Workshop on "Operating the Laser Machines"

Before you start:

Please complete this self-guided workshop prior to taking the instructor-led workshop at the ITL Laboratory.

If you would like to register for the instructor-led workshop please sign up here.*

*You must complete the instructor-led workshop at the ITL Laboratory in order to gain access to the equipment in the ITL Laboratory.

What you will learn:

In this workshop, we'll cover the basics of laser cutting using an Epilog Mini Laser Cutter. We'll discuss the process to cut or engrave using the laser cutter, machine anatomy and acceptable and unacceptable materials to use. We’ll practice generating a laser cutter file to cut from CAD and go through applying the material settings to the laser cutter to complete a sample cut. We’ll do the same for engraving and wrap up the workshop with helpful tips and tricks.

Note: This workshop is typically integrated into each First-Year projects class (GEEN 1400)

Challenge Level:

This workshop is an "Access" workshop, intended to UNLOCK your path forward by training you in the proper handling and care of the Laser Cutters. You must complete the self-guided workshop prior to attending the instructor-led workshop at the ITL Laboratory in order to gain access. Once completed, the instructor will register you in our system as an authorized user of the Laser Cutters, at which point you will be able to use them freely. Participants are not expected to have any background knowledge of the subject.

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How to use this Canvas Community Course:

Start with the Introduction tab to learn how to step through this self-guided workshop

Select the Workshop Outline tab to see an overview of the workshop content, and explore the slides and video recordings of this workshop, hosted by our ITLP Engineers

Select the Quiz tab* to be taken to this workshop's Exit Quiz to test your knowledge. Nice job, you completed the self-guided workshop!

*_{The Quiz tab is for CU students only}

If you experience trouble accessing any of this workshop's content, please contact carolyn.nalezny@colorado.edu.

Thank you for visiting and enjoy your experience with engineering!

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