Services

Laser Cutting & Engraving Service

In addition to the products that we make and sell for ourselves, we also provide a laser cutting and engraving service to individuals and businesses alike.

We currently operate a CO² laser system that has a maximum cutting/engraving area of 24″ x 12″ (609.6mm x 304.8mm). It is also equipped with a motorised z-axis that enables us to engrave on the top surface of items measuring up to 197mm tall.

We also have the ability to engrave cylindrical items such as glasses, bottles and more with our rotary attachment. The maximum diameter we can engrave around is 127mm.

The thickness we can cut depends largely on the material. As an example, we can comfortably cut up to around 6mm thick in a single pass on materials such as laserply and acrylic. Thicker materials can be cut using multiple passes, although this tends to produce more burning at the edges.

How it works

In order to ‘print’ to the laser we need to send it a design file containing the correct information for the laser to work. We use CorelDraw to transfer the files through the print driver directly to the laser. The CorelDraw file contains the graphical information and the print driver has all of the laser settings required to cut and engrave the many materials that can be processed.

With the information you provide us, we can design the file for you or you can send us your own file. Our preferred file format is a .cdr (CorelDraw file version 18.0 or lower). Other file formats we can work with are;

      • .ai | Adobe Illustrator
      • .psd | Adobe Photoshop
      • .svg | Scalable Vector Graphic
      • .dxf | CAD file (AutoCAD R13/R12)
      • .eps | Electronic Post Script
      • .pdf | High Quality PDF
      • .jpg | Minimum 300dpi

The laser basically works in two modes;

  • Vector cutting
  • Raster engraving

For raster engraving, we need the text or graphic as a solid black infill

For vector cutting, we need the text or graphic as an outline only, with a line width/pen setting  of  ‘hairline’ or ‘0.01 mm’

The image below illustrates this.

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Below is a list of the most common materials that can be engraved and/or cut with our CO² laser system. This is not an exhaustive list so if you have a material not listed here, it may be possible to engrave or cut it, but we would need a sample to test first.

PLEASE NOTE – we cannot cut or engrave any material that is made from or contains PVC (PolyVinylChloride)

MATERIAL
ENGRAVE
CUT
Wood
Yes
Yes
Acrylic
Yes
Yes
Glass
Yes
No
Coated Metals
Yes
No
Ceramics
Yes
No
Delrin
Yes
Yes
Cloth/Fabric
Yes
Yes
Leather
Y
Y
Marble
Yes
No
Matboard
Yes
Yes
Melamine
Yes
Yes
Melamine
Yes
Yes
Paper/Card/Cardboard
Y
Y
Rubber
Y
Yes
Wood Veneer
Yes
Yes
Painted Metals
Yes
No
Tile
Yes
No
Plastics
Yes
Yes
Cork
Yes
Yes
MDF
Yes
Yes
Anodised Aluminium
Yes
No
Twill
Yes
Yes
Stainless Steel
***
No
Brass
***
No
Titanium
***
No
Bare Metals
***
No

*** CO² lasers can only mark bare metals when coated with a metal marking solution

Do you have a project we can help you with?

Complete the enquiry form below with as much information about your requirements as possible and we’ll get back in touch with you to discuss further.