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Plasma Cutter

A plasma cutter is a versatile tool used in makerspaces for cutting through various metals with precision and speed. Members utilize it to create intricate designs, fabricate…

Plasma Cutting Badge

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  1. Prerequisites None required
  2. Review materials
  3. Pass quiz
  4. Checkout
Review materials
Badge Video
Pass Quiz

3 questions · You can retake if you don't pass.

Badge Checkout Requirement
In person checkout required
Facilitator Checkout

Pick a checkout time below. All bookings flow through the appointment system — please do not arrange checkouts via Slack.

Day Morning (before 12 PM) Afternoon (12 - 5 PM)
Thursday
August 27, 2026		  
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Schedule 3:00pm
With Aaron Monikowski
Sunday
August 30, 2026
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Schedule 10:00am
With Nathan Rawling
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Schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
Tuesday
September 1, 2026		  
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Schedule 4:30pm
With Anthony Holland
Thursday
September 3, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Schedule 3:00pm
With Aaron Monikowski
Sunday
September 6, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Schedule 10:00am
With Nathan Rawling
Facilitator badge checkout
Schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
Complete these items to earn the badge.
  • Plasma Cutter`
  • Video watched, quiz taken, any questions?
  • Identify:
  • The controls on the machine
  • What is the compressed air for, turn it on
  • What materials can be cut (anything conductive)
  • Make sure any coatings are ground off 2” from all cuts
  • Take apart and reassemble the tip of the cutter
  • Cut a piece of scrap metal
  • Appropriate safety gear donned
  • Skin covered with non-synthetics
  • Gloves (non-synthetic), wrists covered
  • Mask (10-13 shade, delay), test by looking at ceiling lights
  • Cap for head
  • Closed shoes
  • Set PSI and electricity on machine
  • Fume extractor set up and turned on
  • Appropriately secure workpiece
  • Attach work clamp
  • Experiment with settings/travel speed
  • Shut down
  • Air and Fan off
  • Lines coiled
  • Area cleaned
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