Laser Engraver
From Makerpedia
Available in the Student Machine Shop, the laser engraver is a Universal Laser Systems PLS6.75. It is capable of engraving on glass, stone, plastics, wood, and coated metals, and cutting through wood and plastics up to 1/2" (12mm).
Software
When using the laser engraver, it presents itself to the computer as a generic printer. Most commonly, Adobe Illustrator is used to generate print files for the laser cutter.
Materials
| Material | Engrave | Cut (Max thickness) |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic | ✓ | 1/2" |
| Plywood | ✓ | 1/4" |
| Delrin | ✓ | 1/4" |
| Polystyrene | ✓ | 1/4" |
| Anodized Aluminum | ✓ | x |
| Powdercoated Steel | ✓ | x |
