Laser cutters are awesome tools and HeatSync Labs is a place where you can laser cut cool projects. This is the class for anyone wanting to learn to use the laser cutter without needing supervision. Learn how to cut and engrave with both the 80 Watt and 60 Watt laser cutters. We will get hands on and everyone will make themselves a HeatSync Labs key chain. This is a 3 hour workshop please plan to be there for all of it.

Laser cutters are great for cutting wood, acrylic, paper, fabric, and some other materials (it cannot cut metal). During class we will cover why some materials are not safe because of toxic fumes. Safety related to the various systems as well as fires that can occur inside the laser cutter.

No experience necessary. Ages 18 and up. Those under 18 can be trained on the laser, but would still require a certified laser cutter user to supervise using the laser.

We will also briefly cover some of our our hackerspace culture and norms related to cleaning the laser, cleaning other tools and work areas, cooperative efforts to improve the space and fulfill our educational mission.