Glowforge Certification 1 [Answer Key]

Bonus: what are other ways that you can design files for the Glowforge?

A: Vector based graphics software. (Illustrator, Inkscape, CAD, etc.)

A: SVG, PDF

A: Engrave partially removes and burns surface area

A: Score partially cuts on single vector

A: Cut cuts on single vector

A: Higher power and slower speed cause deeper cut

A: Wood, acrylic (Anything with a QR Code) - not Cardboard, paper, Fabric or Wood/Acrylic that doesn’t have a QR Code

A: Top Left in Glowforge creation screen

A: Multiple lines stacked on top of each other in the source file. Machine will see multiple lines and cut over existing cuts which is a fire hazard and increases job time.

A: Laser starts in the tube, bounces off two mirrors on the left side of the machine, parallels the gantry, goes into the carriage, then bounces off the carriage mirror, travels through the lens and into the material.

A: The maximum length of the job on the Glowforge is 15 minutes or attention span of the student. If it is longer than that, switch to the Trotec. If the project is larger than the Glowforge bed size, switch to the Tortec. If the material doesn’t have a QR code, switch to the Trotec.

A: The picture of the bed looks fuzzy

A: Cut lines are not cutting all the way through the material

A: Camera cannot scan QR Code

A: Fire is happening when it shouldn’t

A: After Use

A: After 30 mins

A: When seeing symptoms of lens not being clean

A: Score quickest, then Cut a little slower, then Engrave a lot longer

A: Horizontal, not vertical.

A: unchecked

A: No

A: Machine will check material thickness and adjust its lens. The lens focuses the laser to a fine point on the material.

A: Vents exhaust smoke produced from the job to the exterior of the building.

A: Both vents need to be turned on

A: They are located next to the Glowforge, except for the blue classroom, where the second vent is a little to the right

A: Focus will be inconsistent across material.

A: Turn on vents

A: Make sure lenses are clean

A: Do not touch the head or arm of the Glowforge while the power is on

A: Caution glass!

A: Never put anything on machine and never put anything inside of machine you don't intend on cutting.

A: Do not stack materials

A: inspect bed for build up of small materials

A: Never leave the Glowforge unattended while operating

A: Hit the stop button next to the Glowforge

A: If it is safe to do so, use fire blanket (it is not your job to put out a fire)

A: if fire is larger then you can extinguish head to the nearest exit and pull the fire alarm. Calmly follow evacuation protocol and exit the building