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🕳️Subtractive Manufacturing

Laser Cutting

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A laser beam is focussed to the depth of the material and programmed via CNC to cut and etch 2D digital designs into sheet materials.

Our Machines

  • Trotec SP500, 3x

Available at the ProtoLAB:

Offcuts and cardboard sheets are freely available.

For access to other materials, show your design files to a technician to discuss material options and determine the best material for your purpose.

Material
Thicknesses
Max Sheet Size (mm)

Cardboard (Corrugated)

2mm

1200 x 600

Cardboard (White)

0.5mm, 1mm, 2.5mm

1050 x 700

Cardboard (Grey)

1mm, 2.5mm

1020 x 700

Polypropylene

0.6mm

1220 x 665

Plywood (Interior)

3mm, 5mm, 9mm

1200 x 600

Acrylic (Clear)

2mm, 3mm

1200 x 600

File Type: Adobe Illustrator .ai

Units: mm

Colour Mode: RGB

Cut Line Settings - Stroke Weight: 0.01mm - Stroke Colour: R 255 G 0 B 0

Score Line Settings - Stroke Weight: 0.01mm - Stroke Colour: R 0 G 0 B 255

Ensure: - NO Clipping Masks - NO Swatch Patterns

Handbook

Laser Cutter Handbook.pdf
PDF · 28MB
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INDUCTION REQUIRED

Complete the Induction

Once you pass the Laser Cutting Induction, you may use the laser cutter during Open Hours.

Or, Submit a Job

Submit your file and your parts will be ready for collection in 7 days time. Refer to the "File Preparation Guide" to ensure you have selected appropriate materials and prepared your file correctly to avoid delays.

Mini 3-Axis Mill

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A cutting tool is programmed via CNC to route 3D digital designs into a block of softer material (e.g. plywood, timber, linoleum, foam, circuit board).

Our Machines

  • Roland ModelAProII MDX-540, 2x

Available at the ProtoLAB:

Material
Thicknesses
Max Sheet Size (mm)

Plywood (Interior)

12mm, 15mm, 19mm

550 x 420

Formply

17mm

550 x 420

Assorted Timber

Extruded Polystyrene Foam

550 x 420

TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED

Submit a Job

or

Book a Technician

3-Axis Mill

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A cutting tool is programmed via CNC to route 3D digital designs into a block of softer (i.e. not steel) material (e.g. plywood, timber, foam).

Our Machines

  • MultiCAM SL2515V, 1x

  • Biesse RoverK ft 12 24, 1x

Available at the ProtoLAB:

Material
Thicknesses
Max Sheet Size (mm)

Plywood (Interior)

9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 19mm

2400 x 1200

Formply

17mm

2400 x 1200

Assorted Timber

Extruded Polystyrene Foam

2400 x 600

Check out the video series (30 minutes total) introducing the machining process, file preparation and design considerations.

If you do not have access to the ProtoLAB Canvas page, please email us at protolab@swin.edu.au

TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED

Submit a Job

or

Book a Technician

5-Axis Metal Mill

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A cutting tool is programmed via CNC to route 3D digital designs into a block of metal (e.g. aluminium, mild steel, brass).

Our Machines

  • DMG Mori DMU 50 eco, 1x

TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED

Book a Technician

Metal Lathe

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A cutting tool is programmed via CNC to turn 3D digital designs from cylindrical metal stock (e.g. aluminium, mild steel, brass).

Our Machines

  • Okuma LB3000EX2, 1x

TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED

Book a Technician

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