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There are two types of Laser Cutter reservations, each with durations of 30, 60, and 90 minutes. The minimum lead time to book a Laser Cutter

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Using the Reservation System

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Visit the 'Reserve a Laser Cutter' link above

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Select a reservation length (options are 30, 60 & 90 minutes)

reservation is 30 minutes

• Acrylic/Wood
  • Cutting or etching acrylic or wood, or etching marble, glass, or metal
    • Using these materials on a Regular reservation counts as a policy offense, as the filtration system isn't equipped to handle them
• Cardboard/Chipboard
  • Cutting cardboard, chip, Bristol, or museum board

How to Reserve a Laser Cutter on Patron Portal

If You're Already Certified

1. Visit Patron Portal and follow the How to Reserve Resources guide, along with the details below

2. Select a day

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1. 1. can reserve up to 3 days in advance

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2. Select a time

• Click Confirm

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Enter your full name, e-mail address, and EID

• Click Schedule Event

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1. 1. You may not reserve more than 90 minutes of Laser Cutting time per day
2. Open the Catalog and go to Fabrication to select a Laser Cutter type
3. If you're cutting any material other than cardboard, chip, Bristol, or museum board, select the Acrylic/Wood type
   1. This lets us know which laser cutter ventilation system type you'll need for your material and prevents irreversible damage to the systems
   2. Cutting any material other than cardboard, chip, Bristol, or museum board on the Cardboard/Chipboard reservation type will cause you to lose your reservation, lose your Certification, and be placed on the Blacklist for 2 weeks*
4. You will receive an e-mail confirmation
5. REMEMBER:
   1. Plan to arrive at your reservation on time with your file ready and your materials in hand
   2. You should arrive no later than 5 minutes into your reservation
   3. No-show reservations will be canceled and fined

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Check-in and Check-out at the

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Tech Desk

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is the only way to start your reservation and avoid late fines. We will also check that the material you wish to cut is approved.

Arrive On Time & Prepared 

You need to have all of your prep work: files, templates, materials, etc. completed BEFORE the start of your reservation!  If you leave the laser cutter room to go purchase materials, etc. you will lose your reservation.. 

Perform Material Tests

Due to material variations inherent in production and to each laser's power (affected by usage), you must complete a materials test before every new cutting session. It's not always possible to use the exact same settings from day to day or from machine to machine.

Finish On Time 

You know how long your reservation is, so please wrap - up on time so ; that way, the next person can begin their reservation on time.

Cancellations 

If you need to cancel your reservation, visit us at the desk or call us at 512-471-1189. As long as you cancel your reservation by Lab closing time on the day before, there is no charge. If you cancel your reservation on the same day, but at least 2 hours prior to your reservation, you will be charged $2.50 per 30 minutes of the reserved time. If you cancel with less than 2 hours preceding your reservation, you will be fined $5.00 per 30 minutes of the reserved time.

Late Arrivals & No Shows 

If you have not arrived within 10 minutes of your reservation start time, we will cancel your reservation and allow other students to reserve and use the system. If you cannot or will not make your reservation, please cancel it so that others can reserve and use the machines. If you do not cancel your reservation 2 hours prior and/or do not show up for your reservation within 10 minutes of your appointed start time, you will be charged $5 per half hour of your reservation.

FAQ

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Can I cut without a reservation?  Yes, you can walk up to any unreserved laser cutter and use it.  We do not allow same-day reservations, so all free time on the calendar that day is open to walk-in use.

• COVID-19 has impacted this service. Only reservations are accepted for laser cutter use.

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Can I pick which laser cutter I want to reserve?  No – the system does not allow you to request a particular machine.  However, in practice, you can look at the individual calendars and sometimes you will be able to request a reservation time slot that could only apply to one of the systems

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Can I sign up for back-to-back timeslots?  No – we only allow 90 minutes of reserved laser cutter time per day. If you need longer, schedule your cuts over multiple days or cut on low-volume days when the laser cutters are free.

Don't begin another cut if your time is almost up. The final reservation for the day ends at 7:45 p.m. so that our staff can perform closing duties and leave on time.

Cancellations

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