🕳️Subtractive Manufacturing
Laser Cutting
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.
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
INDUCTION REQUIRED
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
Available at the ProtoLAB:
Plywood (Interior)
12mm, 15mm, 19mm
550 x 420
Formply
17mm
550 x 420
Assorted Timber
Extruded Polystyrene Foam
550 x 420
3-Axis Mill
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:
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
5-Axis Metal Mill
TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED
Metal Lathe
TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED
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