Layout
Laser Bench Kit Layout
Plan your Laser Bench Kit bench for safe, clear work. See tray placement, extraction, and power spots at a glance.
Clearance and Bench Footprint
The Laser Bench Kit needs a bench space of 0.8 by 1.2 metres, with movement space for safe operation. Leave an extra 300 mm behind for extraction hose bends and airflow. A clear area at the front is needed, so operators do not crowd any moving lid or tray. Position the bench in a spot where you can supervise the laser at all times, as required by most FET and school standards. Keep the floor under and around the bench clear for easy reach in case of any incident.
Tray and Gear Placement
The laser unit sits centre, with the kit tray on the operator's dominant side. The tray holds the focus gauge, scrap acrylic for test focus, fire blanket, kill-switch cue cards, and lens wipe kit. Position the fire blanket at the tray's edge, easy to grab, not blocked by stock or packaging. Test grid cards for plywood and acrylic should also be in this tray, not tucked away, so they're visible before each run. You're likely to double-check focus before every cut with the gauge and off-cut scrap nearby.
- Laser cutter: centre on bench, lid fully clear
- Kit tray: dominant hand side, at front edge
- Fire blanket: top of tray, visible
- Focus gauge and scrap: front of tray for access
- Test cards: standing in tray slot
Extraction and Power Placement
Install extraction to exit directly behind or to the nearest vent point. Use the included hose clips: fasten these so the hose runs a smooth curve, not kinked, and fits standard South African window or wall vents. Place the inline extraction fan where airflow is uninterrupted, not on the floor with traffic or packaging that might block it. Power socket access must be at bench rear, above any spill or clutter line. Run the power cable along a fixed route, not loose underfoot, to prevent tripping hazards and keep shutdown fast. Never load other heavy machines on the same circuit.
Night Shift and Supervision Notes
Night shift routines need all kit cues visible in low light, so place the cue cards and fire blanket where they can be grabbed without looking. For school and FET shops, supervision must allow an adult to step in quickly, so leave at least one metre aisle at the rear and sides of the bench. The kit's layout supports start checks and fast stops, no tray item should be behind the laser or forced under cords. Mistakes happen, but a clear, mapped bench saves you time and stress during high-traffic hours.
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