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• • In order to use the laser cutters the student, faculty, or staff must
    • be a member of the School of Architecture community (students, faculty, or staff) AND
    • purchase a subscription for the semester AND
    • complete online laser cutter training AND
    • complete in-person certification with a member of the Technology Lab staff AND
    • pay the per-semester subscriptionbe certified for laser cutter use by a member of the Technology Desk staff.

Health and Safety

• • Although this system uses a CO₂ laser that could damage your eyes or skin with direct contact, it uses both a system of safety interlocks and an IR-absorbing window on the top door, making the laser cutter safe to use without goggles or other safety gear.
    • Please note that the intense light that appears during the engraving or cutting process is the product of material combustion or vaporization. DO NOT STARE AT THE BRIGHT LIGHT or risk damage to your eyes.
    • Additionally, the Red Dot Pointer that appears on the material is just a positioning help, not the laser beam itself, however, DO NOT STARE at the Red Dot Pointer or risk damage to your eyes.
    • Lastly, the machine doors are safety interlocked and will disable the CO₂ laser beam from firing when the doors are opened. The Red Dot Pointer is NOT safety interlocked and can be activated with the door(s) either open or closed.
  • Operating the laser cutter in any unsafe way can result in damage caused to the laser cutter, which costs the school money.
    • Unsafe practices include (but are not limited to):
      • Leaving the laser cutter unattended while it is running.
      • Cutting materials that are not on the acceptable materials list.

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