Documentation:SBME-Teaching-Labs/Laser-Cutting

Welcome to the Laser Cutting Page! Here you can find information about our Epilog Fusion Pro Laser Cutter which is an industrial machine capable of engraving, cutting, and marking. If you would like to use the waterjet cutter, please speak to a TA or the Makerspace Technician to book a time.

Specifications

Working Area: 36” (X) x 24” (Y) x 9″ (Z)

Materials: Acrylic, delrin, fabric, fiberglass, and wood, and is able to engrave and mark most plastics, anodized metals, glass, fabric, paper, and wood. A full guide to the Epilog Fusion Pro's material compatibility can be found here: https://www.epiloglaser.com/en-ca/laser-machines/fusion-pro-laser-series/#Compatibility.

Software: The Makerspace has a designated Laser Cutting laptop pre-loaded with CoralDraw and the Epilog Fusion Software. Please come with a prepared .dxf file. Though, it is recommended to use your own laptop when possible. To use a personal computer, please download Inkscape (https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-1.4/windows/64-bit/msi/?redirected=1) and the Epilog Software Suite (https://www.epiloglaser.com/en-ca/support/drivers/fusion-edge-maker-pro-drivers/#software), which includes Epilog Job Manager and Dashboard.

Using the Laser Cutter

Control Panel

Please see this page from the manual detailing the buttons on the control panel:

Steps for Making a Cut

The laser cutter is to only be used under the supervision of a trained TA or the Makerspace Technician. It is important to remember that the laser cutter will interpret any line as a cut if it is 0.1pt or lower (Inkscape / general) or a hairline width line (CorelDraw). Anything above this line width will be set to engrave by default. The following guide is to help walk you through the process of using the laser cutter.

User Manual

For more information, please check out the User Manual which can be found here.