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==Getting to know the laser cutter setup==
===Laser Cutter Setup===
There are 4 parts to the laser cutter setup:
There are 4 parts to the laser cutter setup:
*Computer
*Laser Cutter: Machine that will cut the material
*Air Filter
*Computer: The computer is used to upload the design that need to be cut to the laser. It is also used to configure all the necessary setting of the laser.
*Air Filter: The filter should always be attached while performing a cut, the laser cutter is not to be used without the filter, this ensures that the air in the room is safe for users and limits potentially hazardous debris
*Air Compressor (compressed air)
*Air Compressor (compressed air): A steady flow of air to blow smoke and cutting residue away from the beam path and optics of a laser cutter. It's simple, but critical; without it, smoke can obscure and reflect the laser beam, foul lenses and mirrors, and severely degrade cut quality.
As shown in the image below, the laser cutter has an on/off located on the bottom left hand side of the laser. The main control panel located on the front.
As shown in the image below, the laser cutter has an on/off located on the bottom left hand side of the laser. The main control panel located on the front.