Laser and Vinyl Cutting

Laser cutters

The Makerspace features two laser cutters.

  • Epilog Fusion Pro Dual Source: This 80-watt CO2 and 30- watt fiber laser cutter has a 36” x 24” bed size and user-controlled resolution ranging from 75 to 1200 dpi. It can accommodate materials up to 8” tall.
  • Dremel Digilab LC40: This 40-watt CO2 laser cutter features an 18” x 12” bed and a resolution of up to 1000 dpi. It can accommodate materials up to 1.25” tall.

The following materials have been approved for laser cutting.

A woman stands in the Makerspace smiling and holding a piece of wood.
  • Wood
  • Paper/Cardboard/Paper Stock
  • Acrylic (No Polycarbonates)
  • Cloth (Natural Fibers Only)
  • Glass (Engrave Only)
  • Anodized Aluminum (Engrave Only)

All materials must be clearly identified with documentation. The Makerspace Manager must approve any other materials and may require a materials safety data sheet. The Makerspace retains the right to refuse the use of laser cutters for any unsafe or unknown materials.

Please note that the Makerspace does not sell or provide materials for the laser cutter other than 1/8 Baltic birch; users must bring in all other materials.

Using the laser cutters requires completing both Makerspace 101 and the laser cutter modules.

Access the laser cutter training

Vinyl cutters

The Makerspace provides access to the following vinyl cutters.

Two women work with vinyl cutters at a table.
  • USCutter TITAN 3 ARMS Contour Cutting Vinyl Cutter - 53"
  • USCutter TITAN 3 ARMS Contour Cutting Vinyl Cutter - 28"
  • Cricut Maker 3
  • Roland 12” vinyl cutter (also available for check-out)

Vinyl cutters require vector-based digital files for cutting. It is highly recommended that you prepare the files in advance using Adobe Illustrator. If you need assistance preparing your files, the Maker Wranglers will help you get started.

Using the vinyl cutters requires completing both makerspace 101 and the vinyl cutter modules.

Access the vinyl cutter training

The Makerspace sells a variety of colors of standard sticker vinyl in 24” width and heat transfer vinyl in 20” width.

Pricing for vinyl:

  • $1.93 per linear foot of sticker vinyl
  • $4.19 per linear foot of heat transfer vinyl