Laser cutting quiz

Which one of the following is not a type of a laser cutter?

• CO2 laser cutter

• Diode cutter

• Prusa Cutter

• Fibre laser cutter

Answer explanation

Prusa is the brand of 3D printer we use in the makerspace. Named after the founder Josef Prusa, an engineer who is a pioneer in the field of 3D printing and tech business.

Which one these laser cutter types are used for industrial cutting?

• ND/YAG

• Fibre laser

• Diode cutter

• CO2 laser cutter

Which type of laser cutter do we use at the school?

• CO2

• ND/YAG

• Diode cutter

• Fibre laser

What are the 3 biggest dangers when laser cutting?

• Fire

• Harmful gasses

• Electrocution

• Damage eyesight

Which material should you never cut?

• Steel

• Acrylic

• PVC

• Newspaper

Which file type must we save our drawings to use the laser cutter?

• png

• jpg

• gif

• svg

Give me one piece of information about laser cutting?

Which of these is the most important to do when you are laser cutting?

• Using good ventilation

• Designing all the things correctly

• Looking at the laser for a long time

• Opening the laser cutter when its running

Why should you never laser cut polystyrene?

• It reflects laser beams

• It catches fire

• It smells good

• It creates hydrogen gas

Answer explanation

Why should you be careful when cutting wood with glue or paint?

• It may release dangerous chemicals into the air.

• The paint can reflect the laser

• Paint is very flammable

• The paint may melt