Laser Cutting
Laser cutters focus a high-powered laser that either melts or burns the material leaving a cut or etched edge. Theses lasers have a high level of accuracy and are the ideal machines for most model making applications. The lasers are able to cut a wide range of materials, including chipboards, natural woods, and acrylics. Laser cutters also have the ability to raster etch images or patterns into a material.
Submitting work
- Download and use the appropriate machine template
- Save your files as follows: LastnameFirst_FileName.pdf
- Submit files in the following formats: .pdf
- Units must use inches and match machine table size
These laser cutters may be operated only by trained personnel and used solely for academic projects. Unauthorized use will result in suspension of privileges. You may not submit files to the laser cutters until you have read and agreed to all notices and safety guidelines.
Equipment Specs
Epilog Fusion M2 (new York City And Long Island)
- Approved Materials: Certain woods (including bass), acrylics, fabric, matte board, paper, mylar, veneer, cork, chipboard, museum board, and delrin
- Banned Materials: foam core, balsa wood, rubber, polycarbonate, laminated (glued) materials, and wet.
- Maximum thickness: .25 inches
- Bed size: 32 inches × 20 inches
- Maximum material thickness for engraving: 13.25 inches
- Templates available: Rhino, CAD, and Adobe Illustrator
Epilog Legend 36ext (new York City Only)
- Approved Materials: Certain woods (including bass), acrylics, fabric, matte board, paper, mylar, veneer, cork, chipboard, and derlin
- Maximum thickness: .25 inches
- Bed size: 36 inches × 24 inches
- Maximum material thickness for engraving: 13.25 inches
- Templates available: Rhino, CAD, and Adobe Illustrator
Location
- New York City: 1855 Broadway, Room 1010
- Long Island: Education Hall, Room 274