Glowforge L1: Foundations

Where should Proofgrade materials be placed in the Glowforge?

• Anywhere inside the machine

• In the center of the bed with the QR code on the bottom right-hand side.

• In the center of the bed with the QR code on the top left-hand side.

• It doesn’t matter, as long as it fits

What is the purpose of the Glowforge air filter?

• To cool down the laser

• To remove smoke and particles from the air

• To help align the laser beam

• To increase the cutting speed

Which of the following safety rules should you always follow while the Glowforge is running? (Choose all that apply)

• Stay nearby and monitor the machine

• You are safe to walk around the classroom after cutting begins

• Cover the material with a cloth to reduce smoke

• Immediately unplug the Glowforge from the wall in the case of a fire.

What steps must you take before beginning a print on the Glowforge? (Choose all that apply)

• Flip the switch in back of the Glowforge to the ON position.

• Flip the switch on the Air Filter to the ON position

• Turn up the dial on the Air Filter until you hear the fan.

• Place Proofgrade materials inside the Glowforge with the QR code facing up.

Which of the following materials can be safely used with a Glowforge? (Select all that apply)

• Any Proofgrade material

• Wood and acrylic

• PVC and vinyl

• Leather and certain fabrics

• Some types of food

What does it mean to score on the Glowforge?

• To cut completely through the material.

• To lightly mark or outline a design on the surface without cutting all the way through.

• To etch a deep design or text onto the surface without cutting all the way through.

• To apply color to the material using the laser.

What's the purpose of the white paper adhered to Proofgrade materials?

• To add extra color to the material during printing.

• To protect the material from smoke and scorch marks while engraving or cutting.

• To increase the strength of the material during the cut.

• To make the material more flexible.

What does it mean to CUT on a Glowforge

• To cut completely through the material.

• To lightly mark or outline a design on the surface without cutting all the way through.

• To engrave a deep design onto the material.

• To apply color to the material using the laser.

What does it mean to engrave on the Glowforge?

• To cut completely through the material.

• To lightly mark or outline a design on the surface without cutting all the way through.

• To etch a deep design or text onto the surface without cutting all the way through.

• To apply color to the material using the laser.

Which of the following methods can be used to create designs for laser cutting? (Choose all that apply)

• Hand-drawing designs

• Creating designs in Cricut Design Space or Adobe Illustrator

• Creating designs in the Glowforge app

• Using designs from the Glowforge catalog