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The induction program is there to ensure a new user can use the laser cutter safely and effectively.

==Setting up safety==
* Use of Laser safe materials ONLY
* Explain parts of the machine
* PC Password

* Is everything on?
** Chiller should always be on
** Both fans need to be on just before start button is pressed 
* Things to be aware of
** z-axis
** emergency stop - make sure they use it
** control panel - know who is using it

==Control Panel==

* The importance of Esc
* Start/Pause
* Stop
* Datum
* Test area
* Laser

==Introduction to LaserCut==

* Starting - Download
* Explain file types (DXF, ECP)
* Workspace
* Origin - Blue dot
* Drag - blue line is normal
* Selected items is always red
** Contrasts to layer colour
** Unite lines
*** Tolerance
* Import DXF
* Layers
** Moving items to layers
** Move up/down
** Setting power, speed, type for Cut and Engrave
*** 65% soft maximum

==Setting up your XYZ axis==

* Moving the head
* Focusing the bed

==Cutting & Engraving==

* Calculate - show problems
* Immediate
** On = Relative
** Off = Absolute
* DownLoad
** Del All - always!
** Download current - puts stuff on cutter
* Control Panel - Start!

==Shutting down==

* Removing items and rubbish from bed
* Closing up
* Hitting sign out
* Shut down the computer

==Admin ==
* Log book use


This induction training is based off the Nottingham Hackspace induction training


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