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Create Laser Cutter Files

If you are new to creating files for use with the laser cutter, please see our Create Laser Cutter Files page for information on how to get started.

Dremel Laser Cutter

 

                                                 

 

 

The Dremel laser cutter provides the ability to cut through and engrave a wide range of materials with high precision. 

 

  • Who can use the laser cutter?

    • Laser cutting services are available to all current University of Puget Sound students, staff and faculty.  

  • When is the laser cutter available?

    • Laser cutter is available for use during all Makerspace open hours.

  • How much does it cost?​

    • Use of the laser cutter will be charged at a rate of $0.25 per minute plus a $2.00 service fee.   

  • What types of files work with the laser cutter?​  For additional information on laser cutter files, please visit the Create Laser Cutter Files page.

    • Compatible File Types

      Extension

      File Type

      Cut

      Engrave

      Score

      .SVG

      Vector

      x

       

      x

      .PDF

      Vector/Image

      x

      x

      x

      .JPEG, .JPG

      Image

       

      x

       

      .PNG

      Image

       

      x

       

       

  • What can be cut and/or engraved?

    • List of Materials

      Acrylic

      Aluminum, anodized (engrave only)

      Plywood

      Cork

      Cardboard

      Cotton fabric

      Denim fabric

      Felt (wool)

      Glass (engrave only)

      Leather, vegetable tanned

      Maple, solid

      Mat board

      Oak, solid

      Paper

      Rubber, laser grade

      Walnut, solid

       

                            

    • ​​The Makerspace has a small supply of plywood and acrylic available for engraving and cutting on the laser cutter.

    • Materials brought in for cutting and engraving are subject to approval for use by the Makerspace staff.

      • Any painted, stained, or treated wood will not be cut or engraved in the laser cutter.

  • What size of material can be cut and/or engraved?

    • Cutting area:  20" x 12"

    • Engraving area:  18.4" x 12"

    • Maximum engraving height (material thickness): 1.25"

    • Maximum cutting height (material thickness): 0.25"

  • Questions?