Do not leave the Glowforge unattended.

Keep an eye on your job. When jobs are running, stay within the glowforge boundaries.

If you must leave for an emergency pause job and notify staff.

Caution. Possible fire hazard. Do not use Non Proofgrade Materials.

Only materials with QR codes (preset material settings) are allowed in the Glowforge. Guessing settings may result in a fire.

In case of fire, hit the emergency stop button, notify staff to use fire blanket and exit building if instructed to do so.

Always make sure the exhaust is on. Flip BOTH switches on the wall.

Smoke in the air is a sign that the exhaust is not on or clogged. If unsure ask staff.

Glowforge

Glowforge is a cutting-edge laser cutting and engraving machine. It can cut, score, or engrave intricate designs on a variety of materials, including wood, acrylic, leather, and more.

For a detailed look at the various parts of this machine, check below:

Ventilation is critical to keep smoke and other fumes out of the air and away from your laser cut.

Both vents need to be turned on

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

A fire blanket is a blanket made of fire-resistant material, often fiberglass, that can be used to smother small fires.

By covering a fire with the blanket, it cuts off the oxygen supply, thus suffocating the flames.

Only use the fire blanket if it is safe to do so. Do not use the fire blanket if it will put you in danger.

The emergency stop button is a failsafe if your print catches fire or there are other mechanical errors with the machine that canceling the print will not fix.

In the event of any of these things, you may press the giant red OFF button to quickly power down the machine.

Glowforge offers specially designed materials, called Proofgrade Materials, that streamline the cutting and engraving process, tailored for easy use with precise sizing for Glowforge machines and featuring a QR code for automatic optimal settings, ensuring effortless and precise results.

Only use Proofgrade Materials with the Glowforge.

Machine Toolkit

The machine toolkit lives in the cabnet underneath the glowforge. It has all the tools used for regular machine operations and maintenance.

The toolkit includes safety glasses, the lens remover, Q-tips, lens tissue, and lens cleaner.