Siebel Center for Design

The Laser Lab

The Laser Lab

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

Laser Cutting Machines

Laser Cutter / Engraving Machines

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

  Engrave Cut Max Thickness
Matteboard 1/8"
Chipboard 1/4"
Cardboard   1/4"
Paper   N/A

Woods

  Engrave Cut Max Thickness
Solid wood 1/4"
Plywood   1/4"
MDF     1/4"
HDF     1/4"

 

Textiles

  Engrave Cut Max Thickness
Polyester N/A
Leather See a Staff Member for Details
Cotton     N/A
Wool     N/A

Plastics

  Engrave Cut Max Thickness
Polycarb. N/A
Acrylic   1/2"
Acetal     1/4"
PVC     N/A

 

Metals

  Engrave Cut Max Thickness
Copper N/A
Brass   N/A
Steel     N/A
Aluminum     N/A

Misc.

  Engrave Cut Max Thickness
VHB Tape 1/8"
Rubber   1/8"
Stone     N/A
Glass     N/A

 

What People Do In The Laser Lab