Laser Cutter > Technical Information

In our FabLab we have two laser cutters. They can cut through material and engrave. Cut lines must be available as vector graphics (path, curve). The operating precision is ± 0.1mm.

BRM 90130-X Lasercutter
Work surface: 900 x 1300 x 230 mm

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

GS 6090-PU Lasercutter
Work surface: 500 x 700 x 230mm

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Material: Paper, thin soft wood (max. 3 mm), plastic (clean acrylic, has to be confirmed with a tutor before use), cardboard.

File format: DXF (Text), BMP (Only for engraving Photos).

Control software: MetalCut.

Laser cutting use cost: 10 euro per hour.

Useful links:

How to create file for laser cutting

Creative ideas you can make with the laser cutter

How to laser-engrave photos

The machine cannot be used without the proper training. Guided tours allow you to discover and learn about the machines in groups and about the operation of Fab Lab. Before starting to work in FabLab it is necessary to attend a General introduction course and sign an agreement contract.
The machine cannot be used without the presence of the tutor.
At the end of the use of the machine, the user must ensure that proper cleanup of the workspace has been made. Do not leave any waste and make sure that the machine is not operational after use.
Reservation required through Ilias: FABLAB OWL Detmold.
You can reserve the machines only for 1 and a half hour per day and 2 days per week (in total 3 hours). We can cancel your booking if we see you didn’t follow the rules.
The user undertakes to inform an official of the Fab Lab if they found any malfunction of the machine during use.
Prohibited to install software on computers without authorization of the FabLab.
Prohibited to delete files on hard drives or change the hardware configuration.
The spaces used must be left clean. Low volumes of waste must be deposited in the bins provided for this purpose. If the volume is large, they should be taken away for disposal by the person who generated them.
The participants will be held responsible for any accidental damage to FabLab equipment.
The activities are always supervised by one or two tutors who it is appropriate to refer to on arrival. Tutors can at any time exclude a person from the workshop for disrespectful or dangerous behavior.