Rules and Policies

There are Rules, Policies, and Procedures that all Kwartzlab members and guests should be made aware of.

Code of Conduct

All members and guests must follow the Kwartzlab Code of Conduct when on site or attending any Kwartzlab event.

As part of the Code of Conduct, please clean up after yourself. Your workspace should be at least as clean as when you started, at a bare minimum.

Policies and Procedures

Kwartzlab Policies and Procedures Manual

Board Policy and Procedures

Communicable Disease Policy

COVID-19 Response

Election Procedures

Event Procedures

Financial Procedures

Member Hiatus & Withdrawal Guidelines

Membership Procedures

Safety Procedures

Bylaws

Kwartzlab Bylaws

How-To and Other General Articles

Hosting events

How to become a member

How to be a trainer

How to buy something on behalf of the lab

Membership Dues

Prohibitions

Chemical Prohibitions Kwartzlabs prohibits all fluorinated hydrocarbons (including brake fluid), chlorinated degreasers, or any products containing fluorine or chlorine.

No materials that are chlorinated (including but not limited to PVC) are permitted on the Laser Cutters.

Glass and Carbon Fibers

No cutting fiber glass or carbon fiber, either as insulation, fiber mat, or finished composite parts.

Epoxy Pours

Due to health concerns, Kwartzlab currently prohibits any epoxy pours over 100mL, and any such pour should be mixed and performed in the Paint Booth until further notice.

Magnesium

No cutting, machining, or grinding of magnesium or magnesium alloys.