MS-P Fiber Laser Red Tool

Fiber Laser Red Tool Class

This Red Tool class is a prerequisite for anyone looking to use the fiber laser at Purcellville.  The fiber laser can be used to mark and engrave metals, stone, tile and opaque acrylics. The class will be held in the laser room (Crafts Room) in the red brick building.

This training will show you the basic usage of the fiber laser along with safety considerations.  After this class you will be authorized to use the Fiber Laser at Purcellville.  This DOES NOT authorize you to use the CO2/Thunder Lasers at either location.  This class does not cover the rotary for the fiber laser; this will be taught in a future class.

This class will teach Members to use the machines safely, but does not go into detail on project designs or the advanced features of LightBurn. While not necessary, it is highly recommended that participants familiarize themselves with vector drawing and LightBurn to help them get more out of the class. Participants will setup and run the laser during the class.

During the class, the following will be addressed:

• Laser Use Guidelines and Policies

• Introduction to Laser Equipment

• Introduction to Laser Software

• Laser Safety Review

• Tips, Hints, and having FUN

• Hands on Training and Use

Prerequisite: None, though watching some YouTube videos about LightBurn and Fiber Lasers will help you get more out of the class:

• LightBurn for Galvo Crash Course: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoBR3k35202Yjc1yMfPZsY8EDh_pmcaa2&si=ALTo-ycuzaUfLfva

• Getting Started With LightBurn: Set up & First Project: https://youtu.be/v3RDzOrlCTM?si=wExSkBOMNlohQfvW

• Coins on a Fiber Laser: https://youtu.be/uDh832exroA?si=P2ZleoP1xxC1kXP9

• Fiber Laser MOPA Color: https://youtu.be/-mtg-pmoiOA?si=ANzvetWHZm4_46BE

To cancel your registration for this class, you must contact the instructor.  Refunds will only be given for extenuating/unforeseen circumstances, which does not include forgetting the class time/date/location.  Questions? Contact the instructor (Jon White)

If the class is full, click here if you're interested in a future class.