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 LASER CUTTING (LAS)
 
   
LAS111: Laser Cutting and Etching - Trotec

The laser cutter and etcher will cut many different materials, such as paper, cardboard, leather, fabric, plastic and wood. It will etch wood, glass and the coating (powder coating, anodizing and paint) from metal. The laser is computer controlled, based on your vector or bitmap artwork.



In this class, we'll teach you how to take your vector or bitmap artwork from programs like CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator and cut or etch the design into a variety of materials.



This machine cuts quickly, cleanly and accurately. It's one of the most popular machines at TechShop, because it's easy to use, but still powerful.



This class is specific to the Trotec brand laser. After taking this class, you will be able to use any Trotec brand laser cutter at any TechShop location. This class will not give you clearance to use the Epilog laser cutter.
11 sessions currently scheduled:
    Laser Cutting and Etching - Trotec Saturday, 6/1/13 12:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 4 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching - Trotec Monday, 6/3/13 6:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching - Trotec Thursday, 6/6/13 6:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 4 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching - Trotec Sunday, 6/9/13 12:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 4 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching - Trotec Monday, 6/10/13 6:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching - Trotec Thursday, 6/13/13 6:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 4 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching - Trotec Tuesday, 6/18/13 6:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 4 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching - Trotec Thursday, 6/20/13 6:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 4 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching - Trotec Monday, 6/24/13 3:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching - Trotec Thursday, 6/27/13 6:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 4 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching - Trotec Sunday, 6/30/13 10:00 AM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 4 SEATS TOTAL
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LAS101: Laser Cutting and Etching SBU

Would you like to be able to cut intricate designs or engrave images at the press of a button? You can do it in minutes on wood, most plastics and paper with a laser cutter!

In this Safety and Basic Use (SBU) class, you will learn how to use TechShop's laser cutters to cut, etch and engrave designs in a variety of materials up to 24" x 18" by 3/8" thick, including plastics, woods, paper and cardboard, fabric, leather and even chocolate! Produce your wildest dreams with this widely applicable tool.



Some TechShop locations use Epilog lasers, and others use Trotec lasers. If you take the SBU for one brand, you will need to be trained before using the other brand.

Contact the front desk if you need more details on your local lasers cutter options.

Once you take and successfully pass this class, you can use this equipment for your projects whenever you work at TechShop as a member!
16 sessions currently scheduled:
    Laser Cutting and Etching SBU Saturday, 5/25/13 1:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching SBU Sunday, 5/26/13 10:00 AM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching SBU Wednesday, 5/29/13 8:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching SBU Friday, 5/31/13 12:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching SBU Sunday, 6/2/13 10:00 AM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching SBU Sunday, 6/2/13 2:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching SBU Wednesday, 6/5/13 6:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching SBU Friday, 6/7/13 12:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching SBU Sunday, 6/9/13 10:00 AM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching SBU Wednesday, 6/12/13 6:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching SBU Friday, 6/14/13 12:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching SBU Sunday, 6/16/13 10:00 AM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching SBU Wednesday, 6/19/13 6:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching SBU Friday, 6/21/13 12:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching SBU Wednesday, 6/26/13 6:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Cutting and Etching SBU Sunday, 6/30/13 12:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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LAS201: Laser Engraver Rotary Attachment SBU

Want to etch wine glasses, bottles, flashlights, drumsticks and other cylindrical objects with your own images, text or logo?

Take this class and learn how to use laser cutter's rotary attachment. You'll learn to use the rotary attachment on the laser cutter/etcher that your local TechShop uses - either an Epilog or Trotech.

Class Prerequisite: You must complete and pass the TechShop Laser Cutting and Etching SBU class before taking this class.

Once you take and successfully pass this class, you can use this equipment for your projects whenever you work at TechShop as a member!
6 sessions currently scheduled:
    Laser Engraver Rotary Attachment SBU Sunday, 5/26/13 12:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00 plus $2.00 Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Engraver Rotary Attachment SBU Wednesday, 5/29/13 6:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00 plus $2.00 Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Engraver Rotary Attachment SBU Sunday, 6/2/13 12:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00 plus $2.00 Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Engraver Rotary Attachment SBU Wednesday, 6/5/13 9:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00 plus $2.00 Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Engraver Rotary Attachment SBU Sunday, 6/16/13 12:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00 plus $2.00 Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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    Laser Engraver Rotary Attachment SBU Wednesday, 6/19/13 8:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00 plus $2.00 Materials Fee 6 SEATS TOTAL
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LAS205: Advanced Laser Cutting and Etching Techniques

Have you already passed the Laser Cutter Safety and Basic Use class and want to take your laser skills to the next level? How would you like to be better prepared and more efficient with your time on the laser?

In this class, we will build upon what you've already learned from your laser cutting experiences. You will learn how to quickly dial in the perfect settings for etching on any new material, set up complex jobs with multiple sets of settings, use color mapping and the powerful stamp and 3D modes for amazing effects. We will also cover how to use the print driver in ingenious ways. This class will open up your laser work to a whole new level of possibilities.

Your take-home class project will be a folding octahedron box.
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    Advanced Laser Cutting and Etching Techniques Sunday, 5/26/13 2:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 5 SEATS TOTAL
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    Advanced Laser Cutting and Etching Techniques Sunday, 6/9/13 3:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 5 SEATS TOTAL
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    Advanced Laser Cutting and Etching Techniques Monday, 6/10/13 4:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 5 SEATS TOTAL
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    Advanced Laser Cutting and Etching Techniques Wednesday, 6/12/13 9:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 5 SEATS TOTAL
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    Advanced Laser Cutting and Etching Techniques Sunday, 6/16/13 2:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 5 SEATS TOTAL
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    Advanced Laser Cutting and Etching Techniques Wednesday, 6/26/13 9:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 5 SEATS TOTAL
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    Advanced Laser Cutting and Etching Techniques Sunday, 6/30/13 3:00 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00, No Materials Fee 5 SEATS TOTAL
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