Laser Cutter¶

A BossLaser HP-2440 CO₂ laser used for cutting and engraving mostly flat materials (wood, acrylic, etc.). This machine is self-service and meant to be operated by Trained MakerLab There is a cylinder jig for etching cylindrical objects.

Specs: - 155 Watt CO₂ Laser - 24 × 36 inch cutting area - Full specs here.

Location: Center of the PPE area, across from the main workbench.

Relevant Officer: Laser Manager

Capabilities¶

• Cut & Engrave Flat Materials including wood and acrylic
• Engrave Cylindrical Materials (Contact Officer)
• Cut Thin Metal (Not offered because it is a signifigant inconvenience)
• Cut & Engrave Thin Materials with Honeycomb bed (Contact Officer)
• Mark Metals using laser marking spray (Contact Officer)

Getting Started¶

Take The Required Class(s):

• Intro To Laser Cutting

Contact the Laser Officer if you need assistance.

Related Classes¶

Below is a list of classes that relate to the laser cutter, some of which are necessary to be allowed to use the laser cutter. It also describes the general type of class that it is, including training classes that show you how to use the machine and project-based classes that use the machine to create a project. If you have any issues, contact a MakerLab Officer.

Past Projects¶

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