General Information

Cutting Table Size: 18″ x 32″

Max Material Size: 17-7/8″ x 31-7/8″

Max Material Thickness: 1/4″

Rhino Template

Safety Guidelines for Laser Cutter

Safety Guidelines

Acceptable and Prohibited Materials

Laser Cutter Materials

Knowledge Base

Laser Cutting Knowledge Base

Laser Cutting Basics

Preparing for Laser Cutting

Laser Cutting Rhino Commands

Policies

Laser Cutting Appointments

Laser cutting appointments are available during regular lab hours and must be scheduled in advance. Appointments are scheduled in 30 minute intervals, with a maximum of 1 hour per individual and 2.5 hours for student groups. Full payment is required at the time of booking.

• Users are responsible for ensuring their project can be completed within the scheduled appointment time. If a project exceeds the reserved time, an additional appointment must be scheduled.
• If you are unsure how much time your project will require, bring your Rhino file when booking your appointment. Lab staff can review the file and help estimate the required cutting time.
• Appointments are not scheduled via email.
• Users are expected to arrive on time for their scheduled appointment. Arriving more than 5 – 10 minutes late may result in the loss of the appointment and require payment for a new appointment.
• Requests to reschedule an appointment must be made at least (1) business day in advance.

File Preparation

Lab staff reserve the right to reject Rhino files that are incomplete or improperly prepared for laser cutting. Users are responsible for reviewing and finalizing their files before their scheduled appointment.

Material

Lab staff reserve the right to refuse materials that are not included on the Acceptable Materials List, are not cut to the appropriate size for the laser cutter bed, or are excessively warped or otherwise unable to lie flat during cutting.

Users are responsible for verifying that their material is approved and properly prepared before their scheduled appointment.

Room Occupancy

Only (1) user at a time is permitted in the Laser Room. If another user is currently in the room, please wait until they have exited before entering.

Procedure

Scheduling an Appointment:

1. Visit ARC 168 during regular lab hours to schedule a laser cutting appointment.
2. Bring your RebelCard and ensure sufficient funds are available.
3. Full payment is required at the time of booking to reserve the appointment.

Prior to an Appointment:

1. Cut materials to fit within the laser cutter bed.
2. Materials may not exceed 18″ × 32″; a size of 17-7/8″ × 31-7/8″ is recommended.
3. Verify that all materials comply with the Acceptable Materials List.
4. Prepare your file using the Rhino Laser Cutting Template, available online.
5. Save all Rhino file(s) to a USB drive.

During the Appointment:

1. Arrive approximately 5 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.
2. Bring your prepared material(s), USB drive, and RebelCard.
3. Follow lab staff instructions while your project is being prepared and cut.
4. Remain available throughout the appointment until cutting is complete. Failure to remain available may result in cutting delays if questions or issues arise with your project.