Group Assignment

Laser Cutter Safety

Potential Hazards

Fires
Dangerous fumes / vapors
Eye damage
Skin burns
Puncture wounds

Why Can Lasers Be Dangerous?

Laser cutters use a focused beam of light to cut through various materials such as wood, plastic, and metal. The high-energy beam is so concentrated that it can vaporize the material, which also makes the laser dangerous.

Laser Cutter Hazards

1. Fires

Laser cutters can cause fires if the material being cut is flammable or combustible. If the laser’s energy is not properly controlled, the laser beam can ignite the material and any other combustible in close proximity. It is essential to use only laser cutter-safe materials on a laser bed to avoid a fire hazard.

2. Dangerous Fumes/Vapors

When laser cut, some materials can emit laser-generated air contaminants (LGACs), which are harmful gases that can pose serious health risks when inhaled. For example, PVC releases toxic gases (including chlorine) when lasered, which is highly corrosive and dangerous.

3. Eye Damage

Eye damage can occur when a laser beam enters the eye and damages the retina. The more powerful the laser, the more dangerous it is. In Class 3B and Class 4 lasers, even reflections can cause serious eye damage. Always wear laser safety glasses and ensure the laser is properly contained.

4. Skin Burns

Laser cutters can cause severe skin burns when the laser’s high-energy light comes into contact with the skin, heating it to the point of damage or combustion.

5. Cuts and Wounds

Laser cutting can create sharp or pointed edges on the material. These can potentially cause cuts or puncture wounds. Wearing cut-resistant gloves provides extra protection.

How to Safely Use Laser Cutters

Never leave an operating laser cutter unattended.
Keep the laser away from debris.
Avoid direct eye contact with the laser.
Use only compatible materials.
Never disable safety features.
Ensure proper cooling to prevent overheating.
Use the correct laser settings.
Utilize air assist to prevent combustion.
Stay alert while operating the machine.

Parametric Lamp Design Kit

2D laser-cuttable design with customizable dimensions

I planned to design the lamp in three strucutres one is that, The Connectors Which I done Initial design in 2D drafting and then designing the base plate which connecting all the hands and then conecting the hands to the base plate

Hand Design

Initially I considered all the aspects and then having the edges of the connectors as 4mm and as there two connectors will be have and I assigned the 4mm as both ends as a parametric.

Base Plate Design

And then considering the common 4mm connectors as parametric constraint for the base plate cuts

As we have to connect the hands to the base plate, so I used the same parametric as the connector, which is 4mm.

LaserCAD

Design Features

Parametric joints adapt to 3mm or 6mm material
Tool-free assembly with interlocking tabs
Adjustable diameter and height parameters

Laser Cutting Guide

Recommended Settings:

Material	Speed	Power
3mm Plywood	8mm/s	85%
6mm Plywood	5mm/s	90%

Cut interior features first, then outer contours

Assembly Steps

Connect base components
Insert vertical supports
Attach shade panels

Final Output

Sign Master

Sign Master is a software used to create and customize vinyl cutting designs. It is a free software that can be downloaded online. This software allows the user to create their own designs or modify existing ones. It also provides a variety of tools and features to help the user to create their design.

Create and customize vinyl cutting designs
Modify existing designs
Provides a variety of tools and features

Vinyl Cutting

Vinyl cutting is a process of cutting vinyl sheets into desired shapes and designs. This process is done using a vinyl cutting machine. The machine is connected to a computer and the design is sent to the machine from the computer. The machine then cuts the design out of the vinyl sheet.

Process of cutting vinyl sheets into desired shapes and designs
Uses a vinyl cutting machine
Connected to a computer

Download the files

You can download the encoded model by clicking on the following links.