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# Thunder Laser - Nova 63

![Thunder Laser Cutter](/files/-MKS-pa-r3qClxHYZanr)

## Safety Level: Red

### Tool Description:

This is our largest laser cutter at the Forge. It's cutting/engraving size capabilities are 63.0" x 39.4" x 9.1". The Laser tube is 130w of power. Accuracy and user-friendliness are hallmarks of this cutting, engraving, and marking machine and it works with numerous materials, including wood, acrylic, rubber, fabric, and leather.

### Tutorials & Training Materials:

[Several good youTube tutorials on the Thunder Laser and Lightburn](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB3-k4fmkVqTTjAhb0Cdd_g)

### Manuals:

[Nova 63 Manual](< https://drive.google.com/file/d/1huwav0Fztiov682laLg9CB9UEEOL4nb6/view?usp=sharing>)

[Lightburn Documentation](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jtgKIidrpka03YED3iNvNeoPg5O1ZeGr/view?usp=sharing)

### Extra information:

The software used to create or import designs and control the laser is called [Lightburn](https://lightburnsoftware.com/). We have a desktop computer that is setup with Lightburn that is ready to assist you with creating your laser cut designs.

[Suggested Feeds & Speeds Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i1ikbiSrVGz0uvYgm1qnCVSv4IaplwpkgzfvnIqr1eg/edit?usp=sharing)

### Quizzes:

[Basic Laser Cutter Quiz](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefKHdRwKbrv9CZHJ7dI2dDYDSQ0AHxd9wy4jww3XYLBFxlbw/viewform) - refer to Chapters 1, 2, 4, & 5 in the Nova 63 Manual