Laser cutters are a high fire risk, especially if the user inputs incorrect speed and power settings. Laser cutters must be supervised at all times while in use.
In addition, cutting the wrong material in a laser cutter can produce toxic, foul-smelling fumes and carcinogens. Any materials brought from home MUST be approved by an IRL staff member.
Prohibited Materials:
Anything containing chlorine – vinyls, pleather, and PVC.
Fiberglass
Treated or stained wood
Polycarbonates/Lexan
Circuit board
Carbon fiber materials
HDPE plastics
ABS plastic
Our Laser Cutters
We require that you take an authorization workshop with us prior to using the laser cutters.
Full Spectrum 40W Hobby Laser
Capable of cutting and engraving thin woods, acrylics, and marking metals with Cermark or similar coatings
20″ x 12″ cutting bed
Uses Full Spectrum RetinaEngrave software for interfacing
Full Spectrum 90W Pro Laser
Capable of cutting and engraving thicker woods, acrylics, and can mark metals coated with Cermark or similar coatings
24″ x 16″ cutting bed
Uses Full Spectrum RetinaEngrave software for interfacing
Provided Materials and Software
Available Materials
1/8″ Baltic Birch plywood, 12″ x 12″ and 12″ x 24″ sheets
1/8″ acrylic plastic, 12″ x 24″ sheets (when available)