At Make, we work with a CO2 laser for cutting and engraving. With a powerful laser beam, you can cut and engrave a wide range of materials with great precision. For cutting and engraving with fibre lasers and UV lasers, we work together with our partner network.
How laser cutting and engraving works
Inside the machine is a tube filled with gas. When electricity is passed through the tube, the gas produces a powerful beam of light. This beam is directed via mirrors to a lens, which focuses it into a very small, intensely hot point. That point is hot enough to cut through material. When engraving, the laser doesn’t cut all the way through – it only burns away the surface.
Software
To control the laser, we use LightBurn. You work with vector, SVG, DXF or JPG files. At Make, we have a workstation where you can create and prepare your designs.
Materials
The CO2 laser can cut and engrave a wide range of materials, including glass, foam, plastics, wood, ceramics and acrylic. We don’t stock materials, so bring whatever you want to use. Do check with us in advance to confirm whether your material is suitable.