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LAS120: Introduction to Full Spectrum Pro-Series Laser Cutter
Laser Systems Series
Industrial laser cutters tackle jobs that other machines may struggle with. Lasers are used to cut and engrave materials like stone, wood, and glass – earning them a valued place on almost any maker, engineer, or construction worker’s team of equipment. Laser cutters can tackle everything from heavy-duty material cutting to delicate etch work.
LAS120 is one of the courses in our laser cutting series, and focuses on using the more powerful Full Spectrum PS36 laser cutter and engraver. You'll walk away with a firm handle on how to turn on, operate, and further your laser cutting projects.
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In this course, you'll learn:
How laser cutters work, what they can be used for, and who can use them.
The difference between CO2 and Fiber lasers, and the pros and cons of both.
How to manually focus laser cutters.
Intermediate safety instructions for operating laser cutters safely and effectively, including what to do in the case of an emergency or a fire.
Common Full Spectrum Pro-Series laser anatomy, terms, and concepts such as power, speed, passes, flashback and the difference between engraving and vector cutting.
Materials that are safe to use with laser cutters, as well as those materials that are banned and that can be very dangerous to use.
The basics of navigating and operating the Retina Engrave software.
How to tidy up your work area when you're done.
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College of Engineering & Applied Science
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 82071
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