Siebel Center for Design

The Laser Lab

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

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