The Laser Lab

Here you will find our laser cutter and engravers, as well as many hand tools to finish or assemble projects.

Get Started with Training

We offer online orientations and training to make is easy to get started, and provide in-person training on the specific equipment you are interested in using. Learn new tools one at a time, or all at once, so you can keep your design prototypes moving forward.

Our equipment is categorized into levels based on training and experience required for safe use. Our online Lab training will introduce you to all of these tools so you are familiar with what they can do, and our Lab Attendants will get you set up to work on them. Tap on any of the training levels below to learn more about the tools and access required to use them. 

Online Orientation on Canvas

Laser Engraver and Cutter 

Make: Trotec
Model: Speedy 400 Flexx
Use: Engraving designs into materials, cutting thin materials
Bed Size: 24" x 40" 

  • Wood engravings
  • Small Wooden Items
  • Small Acrylic Items
  • Glass Engravings

Laser Material Restrictions & Safety Info

Materials Allowed

  • Acrylic 
  • Chipboard
  • Delrin (Acetal)
  • Cardboard
  • MDF
  • Fabric
  • Metals
  • Hardwoods

*Thickness restrictions apply, see a staff member for details.

Disallowed Materials

  • Artificial Leathers
  • Carbon Fiber
  • PVC
  • PVB
  • PTFE/TEFLON
  • Lexan (Polycarbonate)

Laser Materal Capabilities 

Papers

Material Engrave Cut Max Thickness
Matteboard

1/8"
Chipboard

1/4"
Cardboard

1/4"
Paper

N/A

Woods

Material Engrave Cut Max Thickness
Solid Wood

1/4"
Plywood

1/4"
MDF

1/4"
HDF

1/4"

Textiles

Material Engrave Cut Max Thickness
Polyester

N/A
Leather See a Staff Member for Details
Cotton

N/A
Wool

N/A

Metals

Material Engrave Cut Max Thickness
Copper

N/A
Brass

N/A
Steel

N/A
Aluminum

N/A

Misc.

Material Engrave Cut Max Thickness
VHB Tape

1/8"
Rubber

1/8"
Stone

N/A
Glass

N/A

Plastics

Material Engrave Cut Max Thickness
Polycarb.

N/A
Acrylic

1/2"
Acetal

1/4"
PVC

N/A