Location

4th floor, 5th Floor, 6th floor, 7th floor

Tutorials

Reservations

Support

These laser cutters are located on the studio floors – two laser cutters per floor.

Written tutorials are listed at the top of the page. Video tutorials are on this page, under “Register and General Use”. Print tutorials are posted in the laser cutter rooms.

You need to watch a safety video and register for laser cutter access in order to use this equipment.
Safety Video
General Use Video
Register

Specifications

Quantity
2 per floor
Allowed Materials

A wide array of materials can be cut on the lasers cutters, but not everything can or should be cut with them.

If you are unsure, about cutting a specific material, please see an Advanced Technology staff member.

Disallowed Materials

DO NOT cut the following on these laser cutters:

  • Glass/Ceramics
  • Stone/Cement
  • Metals
  • PVC
Access

8:00AM to Midnight, 7 days a week

Refer to the Labs landing page

High Risk of Fire: Do not leave this machine unattended while cutting for ANY reason. If you have to leave, pause cutting by lifting the lid to the laser cutter.
Rules of Operation

Failure to follow these rules can result in disciplinary action and can lead to extended loss of access to this equipment.

Wait several minutes before opening the laser cutter lid when cutting plastics. This gives enough time for the exhaust system to remove all unpleasant gases.

Do not stare directly at the laser cutter beam while cutting. If you stare directly at the laser cutter beam for any period of time, it can cause retinal damage to your eyes.

Avoid repeated visible flames while cutting. If you see repeated flare-ups while cutting, stop the laser cutter and adjust the cut settings, increasing the speed and/or decreasing the power.

Do not cut with a knife on top of the laser cutters. Please use the provided cutting tables in the room.

If your workpiece is on fire, there is a fire extinguisher immediately outside each laser cutter room. Please open the laser cutter, exit the laser cutter room, and pull the nearest fire alarm before attempting to extinguish your workpiece.