• The main user interface of the laser cutter.
• Includes buttons for starting, stopping, pausing jobs, and navigating menus.
• Displays job progress and system status.
• You will use the control panel to move the laser head, raise and lower the table, and focus the laser.

• Located at the rear of the machine.
• Generates the laser beam using a CO₂ gas mixture.
• Must be cooled during operation—typically by a chiller or water cooling system.
• You will not need to interact with the laser tube. If you think something is wrong, contact your professor.

• The moving component that directs the laser beam onto the material.
• Contains:
  • A focusing lens
  • Adjustable nozzle
  • Air assist port (helps clear smoke/debris)
• Travels on gantry rails (X and Y axes) and focuses via Z-axis table movement.

• The motorized rail system that moves the laser head over the material.
• • X-axis: left to right
  • Y-axis: front to back
  • Z-axis: up and down (bed height/focus)
• Ensures precision in motion and job execution.

Workbed / Cutting Table

• The flat surface where materials are placed.
• Often a honeycomb or knife-blade bed to minimize reflection and allow smoke to escape.
• This model includes an adjustable height bed (motorized Z-axis) for focusing or fitting thicker materials.

• Automatic method for adjusting the distance between the lens and material.
• Proper focus ensures clean, sharp cuts and engravings.

• Delivers a constant stream of air to the cutting area.
• Prevents flare-ups, keeps materials cooler, and improves cutting quality.

• Removes smoke and fumes from the cutting area via an external fan or filtration system.
• Must be properly connected to ensure safe operation and material visibility.
• This isn't the entire exhaust system, but it is the only part you need to interact with.

• A separate chiller unit connected to the laser tube.
• Maintains proper operating temperature for the laser tube—critical for longevity and safety

• Instantly powers down the machine in case of an emergency.
• Large, red, and easy to reach—should always be unobstructed.

• Automatically pause or stop the laser if the lid is opened during a job.
• Prevents exposure to the laser beam and fumes.