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• Laser Engraving and Cutting

  • When
    10 Jan 2020
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PST)
  • Location
    FabLab Tacoma
  • Spaces left
    1

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  About the Laser Cutter

  Laser cutting and engraving is a very versatile process used to cut or engrave numerous materials including wood, leather, acrylic, anodized aluminum, Formica, and even mother of pearl. It can also be used engrave and mark some metals, marble, and stone to create a variety of projects. The laser cutter excels even with fine, intricate work.

  In this class you will learn the basics of working with Laser including:

  • Safe operation of the laser system
  • Setting up files for vector cutting
  • Raster engraving and etching
  • Material preparation and clean-up

  Through the process of learning how to use the Laser, students will take home a living hinge book cover. We will also share some tricks of the trade, our experts have learned to create successful projects. 

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• Intro to 3D Printing

  • When
    11 Jan 2020
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    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (PST)
  • Location
    Fablab Tacoma
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    5

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  This class does not include 3D CAD design. This introductory 3D printing class will go over how to use the Makerbot 3D printers and the software associated with them. You will learn how to prepare a 3D model for printing, resources to acquire 3D models, as well as the programs available to create 3D models.

  Resources:

  • Makerbot: https://www.makerbot.com/

  Age 8+

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• Woodworking BOS Class

  • When
    16 Jan 2020
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    5:00 PM - 5:30 PM (PST)
  • Location
    FabLab Tacoma
  • Spaces left
    0

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  In this Basic Operations and Safety class, you will learn how to safely operate many of the woodworking tools at FabLab Tacoma including the SawStop table saw, wood drill press, wood band saw, wood miter saw, circular saw, and orbital hand sander.

  You will perform various procedures on these tools, obtaining familiarity and expertise, and readying you for the creation of your next wood shop project.

  Please register for the class online before the class date. If we do not have any registered the day before the class, class will be cancelled!
  Class size is limited.

  
  

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• Intro to 3D CAD with Solidworks

  • When
    18 Jan 2020
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    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (PST)
  • Location
    Fablab Tacoma
  • Spaces left
    4

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  This introductory Solidworks class will help guide you through the somewhat steep learning curve that follows CAD programs. You will learn some of the basic tools and features Solidworks has to offer. While creating a simple 3 dimensional object along the way.

  
  

  Resources:

  • http://www.solidworks.com/ 

  Ages 8+

  
  

  Additional Info:

  • There is no order in which to take the 3D printing classes!

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