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| Welcome to the Laser Cutter FAQ! All frequently asked questions are answered here. For answers to infrequently asked questions, please email us at [[limalablaser@gmail.com|LimaLabLaser@gmail.com]]. | Welcome to the Laser Cutter FAQ! All frequently asked questions are answered here. For answers to infrequently asked questions, please email us at [[limalablaser@gmail.com|LimaLabLaser@gmail.com]]. | ||
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| + | Before proceeding, please read the {{:start:classes:lasers_rules.pdf|Laser Cutter Rules}}. | ||
| ===General things=== | ===General things=== | ||
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| * Paper | * Paper | ||
| - | ==I have this sheet of unidentifiable plastic I found on the street. Can you laser cut it? It kind of looks like acrylic..== | + | ==Can you laser cut this unidentifiable plastic I found?== |
| No. | No. | ||
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| ==Where do I get materials?== | ==Where do I get materials?== | ||
| - | The lab has plenty of scrap cardboard and a limited amount of scrap acrylic for small parts. For large acrylic parts, buy your own. | + | The lab has plenty of scrap cardboard and a limited amount of scrap acrylic for small parts. For large acrylic parts, buy your own. Canal Plastics is usually a good choice. |
| ==Wait. Where's the lab?== | ==Wait. Where's the lab?== | ||
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| ==What if my parts will take more than an hour to cut?== | ==What if my parts will take more than an hour to cut?== | ||
| - | Schedule multiple appointments. | + | Schedule multiple appointments or request a longer appointment. If your appointment ends up being too short, the operator may extend your time or ask you to schedule another appointment later. |
| ===Preparing drawings=== | ===Preparing drawings=== | ||