LCP-R100: CO2 Laser Basic Red Tool

This Red Tool class is a prerequisite for anyone looking to use the Thunder Laser Nova 51 (at Leesburg) or Thunder Laser Nova 24 (at Purcellville) CO2 laser cutters. 

This training will show you the basic usage of the Thunder Laser Nova 51 and the Thunder Laser Nova 24 along with safety considerations.  After this class you will be authorized to use either CO2 laser cutter - Nova 51 in Leesburg and Nova 24 in Purcellville.

This class will NOT cover the rotary tool or the advanced features of the CO2 laser cutter. These will be covered in separate red tool classes.

This class will NOT cover the fiber laser located in the Purcellville lower building.  This will be covered in a separate red tool class.

This class will go over how 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 learn to make a material test swatch or key ring.

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 will help you get more out of the class:

• Intro Vector Drawing - Part 1 - Vector Vs Raster
• Getting Started With LightBurn: Set up & First Project

No refunds will be given to cancellations within 3 days prior to the class. If you must cancel, contact the instructor.

Questions? Contact the instructor Jon White. 

If the class is full, click here to request additional classes.