Laser cutting and engraving

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.