Laser Cutter

TAP lab safety level: Extreme Risk

Find out about our safety levels

Licence required for use

Read the safety and training procedure specific to this equipment.

Equipment status: Operational

Please note: Ruby and Job Control are now on the same PC. If you are unable to connect to the laser you need to change the “Laser Mode” from the Ruby Icon in the taskbar (right side).

8 Jan 2025: Job Control had the user material settings restored from a backup taken in 2023.

Training resources

The best times to learn

Open Maker, Hack & Snack or Cosplay sessions.

USAGE FEE

50c per min of cut and/or engrave time. This is to cover maintenance costs (mainly for the air filter).

MANUALS

Trainers

Full Licence + Trainer to Full

People who have reached this:

  • Chris A
  • Loryn H
  • Alex
  • Gin J
  • Jaco v
  • Kevin P
  • Corinne K

Full Licence + Trainer to Restricted

People who have reached this:

  • Dani K
  • Andrew D
  • Ryan d
  • Simon H

Availability Calendar

Important: Workshops and programmes in the calendar below will also have a 'Busy' booking listed for the same time. This is because the equipment isn't available to book at those times. Depending on the session the equipment may be available to use in that session.

Equipment Bookings:

  • You cannot book equipment during scheduled workshops and programmes.
  • Maximum of 3 bookings per week, per member, per item of equipment.
  • You need to book at least 4 hrs ahead.
  • TAP lab may need to reschedule or alter your booking, in this case you will be contacted by one of our members
  • You must ensure you have the required training/license before making a booking.
  • The booking is for the equipment only. If you have a restricted licence and require supervision you need to organise that separately yourself.
  • Bookings may take up to 15 mins to show on the Availability Calendar.

Booking form

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