Laser Cutters¶
[1–2 sentence overview: what the laser cutting area is for, and when to use it vs. the CNC.]
Machines¶
Monport Effi 16s¶
Location: [where in the shop] Training required: [yes/no — link to sign-off form or certification process]
Overview [bed size class, laser type/power, typical use cases]
Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bed size | |
| Laser type/power | |
| Max material thickness | |
| Software/controller |
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
- [ ] Internal SOP / checklist (link)
Monport Mega¶
Location: [where in the shop] Training required: [yes/no — link to sign-off form or certification process]
Overview [what's different vs. the Effi 16s — bigger bed, higher power, when to use this one instead]
Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bed size | |
| Laser type/power | |
| Max material thickness | |
| Software/controller |
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
- [ ] Internal SOP / checklist (link)
Software¶
Lightburn¶
Used for: [primary laser control software — layout, power/speed settings, job execution] Access: [license notes / where installed]
Basic Workflow [import/design → assign layers to cut/engrave settings → frame → run]
Resources
- [ ] Getting-started guide (link)
Inkscape¶
Used for: [vector design/prep before sending to Lightburn] Access: [free/open source — install link]
Basic Workflow [design vectors → export/save as SVG → open in Lightburn]
Resources
- [ ] Getting-started guide (link)
Materials¶
[Approved materials list, thicknesses, and prohibited materials — laser cutters have hard safety limits here, this section matters a lot.]
| Material | Max thickness | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Never cut these materials
[e.g. PVC/vinyl, chlorinated plastics, ABS, any material of unknown composition — these release toxic/corrosive fumes.]
Tool Settings¶
[Reference table of power/speed/pass settings per material and thickness, once tested.]
| Material | Thickness | Power | Speed | Passes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Safety¶
Required before first use
[Certification/training requirement, sign-off process]
- PPE: [safety glasses appropriate for the laser wavelength if door is open, etc.]
- Ventilation/exhaust: [must be running any time the laser is firing]
- Fire safety: [never leave running unattended, location of fire extinguisher, what to do if material ignites]
- Material approval: [always confirm material before cutting — see Materials section above]
- Emergency stop: [location on each machine]
- Emergency procedures: [who to contact, incident reporting process]
FAQ¶
Q: [How do I know if a material is safe to cut?] A:
Q: [What do I do if the laser doesn't fire / air assist doesn't turn on?] A:
Q: [Can I bring my own material?] A: