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Our Epilog 40 Watt Mini Laser Cutter can cut through and engrave into surfaces up to 24''x12''

laser cutting

How Can I Use the Laser Cutter?

» Find a Material

Acceptable materials:

  • Wood
  • Acrylic
  • Glass
  • Leather
  • Fabric

The lab has some materials available for purchase. Contact lab staff for more information.

We cannot cut or etch Polycarbonate, PVC, vinyl, and metal. Learn more about material compatibility. Please note that our unit is a CO2 laser, and patrons should ignore any Fiber Laser listing for compatible materials.

We recommend that you only bring replaceable items to use with the laser cutter. Avoid bringing antiques, heirlooms or anything else of high monetary or sentimental value.

Depth of cut is up to 1/4"-depending on the material. The cost for laser cutting is 25¢ per minute for UNO students, staff, and faculty, plus material used per square inch. Non-UNO community members can use the laser for 50¢ per minute.

» Prepare Your Image

  • Use a program like Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape.
  • Set stroke marks to .001 in Illustrator or Hairline in Corel Draw to ensure proper cuts.
  • Save your file as AI, SVG, EPS, PDF or another image file.

When your file is ready, set up an appointment: unolibrarycpl@unomaha.edu or 402.554.2542.

For remote operations and pick-up service, you can submit a project here.

Questions? Contact lab staff and we can help you with your project.

Creative Production Lab services are not available for commissioned work and profit enterprises.

Laser Cutter and File Prep Basics

Learn how to prepare a file for laser cutting/etching using Adobe Illustrator, and the basics of operating the laser ahead of your appointment.

Learn how to prep a file for the laser and learn some Illustrator basics, or watch below!
For basic laser operations using the Epilog laser driver, click HERE.
To learn how to start up the laser during an appointment, click HERE.

For additional information, please view our Policy Document.

SUBMIT A LASER PROJECT

Creative Production Lab Hours

Monday - Thursday

9 A.M. - 9 P.M.

Friday and Sunday

By appointment only. Make an Appointment


Contact Us

Creative Production Lab
248 CL
Phone: 402.554.2542
Email: unolibrarycpl@unomaha.edu

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