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The laser cutters are located in room B125A in Perloff Hall.
Access:
In order to use the laser cutters, you must take a tutorial. Tutorials are given at the beginning of the Fall quarter. If you missed the tutorials, contact the shop supervisor for information on make up tutorials. You must have a current Bruin card in order to use the laser cutters.
Cost:
The laser cutters cost .40 a minute. You will receive a monthly bill for all laser cutter use.
Two Universal X660
60 Watt
The cutting area of this laser cutter is 18" X 32"
Lasers Cutters
Lasers Cutters
Universal ILS12.75
75 Watt
The cutting area of this laser cutter is 24" X 48"
Restricted Materials
Restricted Materials
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) This material exhaust toxic gas. The gas from PVC will corrode all the metal parts in the laser cutter. PVC is commonly found in adhesive back sign material. It can be found in clear films and sheet plastic. When purchasing plastic make sure you know what it is.
No Metals! The laser cutter can not cut metal even thin pieces. Attempting to cut metal will damage the equipment.
Polycarbonate This material looks like acrylic, but it does not cut well. It will emit noxious fumes. Cutting this material will destroy the laser optics.
MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) thicker than 1/8"(.125"). This material off gases carcinogens. Cutting 1/8" is fine anything thicker than that is dangerous to cut.
Foam Foam materials of any kind are flammable and dangerous to cut.
Thick Plywood The glue that bonds to the layers of wood together are difficult to penetrate. 1/8"Baltic Birch cuts well.
ABS plastic This material will melt back together and not cut all the way.
Don't Cut Unknown Materials
Don't Cut Unknown Materials
You will lose access to the laser cutters if you cut restricted materials.
You will lose access to the laser cutters if you cut restricted materials.
Ask a shop tech if you are unsure about the materials you are cutting.
Ask a shop tech if you are unsure about the materials you are cutting.
Common Materials Used
Common Materials Used
Balsa Wood up to 1/2" thickness
Bass Wood up to 3/8" thickness
Acrylic up to 1/4" thickness
Museum board
Chip Board
Bristol Paper
Acetate
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