MiniLAB

A satellite space for prototyping in the Advanced Manufacturing & Design Centre (AMDC 504).

Last updated 10 months ago

Epilog Laser Cutters

Our Machines

Epilog Fusion, 2x

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

900 x 600

Cardboard (White)

0.5mm, 1mm, 2.5mm

1050 x 700

Cardboard (Grey)

1mm, 2.5mm

1020 x 700

Polypropylene

0.6mm

900 x 665

Plywood (Interior)

3mm, 5mm, 9mm

900 x 600

Acrylic (Clear)

2mm, 3mm

900 x 600

File Type: Adobe Illustrator .ai

Units: mm

Colour Mode: RGB

Cut Lines:
- Stroke Weight 0.01mm
- Stroke Colour R 255 G 0 B 0
Etch Lines
- Stroke Weight 0.01mm
- Stroke Colour R 0 G 0 B 255
NO Etch Fill

Ensure:

NO Clipping Masks
NO Swatch Patterns

INDUCTION REQUIRED

The Induction Process

Watch the video series (20 minutes total) introducing the Safe Operating Procedure for the Epilog laser cutters, then pass the associated online quiz.
Pass the in-person exam (duration: 45 minutes). In-person exams on the Epilog laser cutters are conducted in class.

Once you have passed the in-person exam, you may use the Epilog laser cutters in the MiniLAB during class.

The online modules must be repeated yearly to maintain your inducted status.

Hot Wire Foam Cutters

A resistive wire is heated to the melting point of blue foam. The foam must be fed at the rate at which it melts. A template is needed to produce smooth, accurate cuts.

Our Machines

Ironcore Transformers P/L H43 T1/1579, 3x

INDUCTION REQUIRED

The Induction Process

Watch the videos (20 minutes total) showing the Safe Operating Procedure for the hot wire foam cutters, then pass the associated online quiz.
Pass the in-person exam (duration: 45 minutes). In-person exams on the MiniLAB hot wire foam cutters are conducted in class.

Once you pass the practical exam, you will be able to use the MiniLAB hot wire foam cutters during class.

The online modules must be repeated yearly to maintain your inducted status.

Epilog Laser Cutters

Our Machines

Epilog Fusion, 2x

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

900 x 600

Cardboard (White)

0.5mm, 1mm, 2.5mm

1050 x 700

Cardboard (Grey)

1mm, 2.5mm

1020 x 700

Polypropylene

0.6mm

900 x 665

Plywood (Interior)

3mm, 5mm, 9mm

900 x 600

Acrylic (Clear)

2mm, 3mm

900 x 600

File Type: Adobe Illustrator .ai

Units: mm

Colour Mode: RGB

Cut Lines:
- Stroke Weight 0.01mm
- Stroke Colour R 255 G 0 B 0
Etch Lines
- Stroke Weight 0.01mm
- Stroke Colour R 0 G 0 B 255
NO Etch Fill

Ensure:

NO Clipping Masks
NO Swatch Patterns

INDUCTION REQUIRED

The Induction Process

Watch the video series (20 minutes total) introducing the Safe Operating Procedure for the Epilog laser cutters, then pass the associated online quiz.
Pass the in-person exam (duration: 45 minutes). In-person exams on the Epilog laser cutters are conducted in class.

Once you have passed the in-person exam, you may use the Epilog laser cutters in the MiniLAB during class.

Start

The online modules must be repeated yearly to maintain your inducted status.

Hot Wire Foam Cutters

A resistive wire is heated to the melting point of blue foam. The foam must be fed at the rate at which it melts. A template is needed to produce smooth, accurate cuts.

Our Machines

Ironcore Transformers P/L H43 T1/1579, 3x

INDUCTION REQUIRED

The Induction Process

Watch the videos (20 minutes total) showing the Safe Operating Procedure for the hot wire foam cutters, then pass the associated online quiz.
Pass the in-person exam (duration: 45 minutes). In-person exams on the MiniLAB hot wire foam cutters are conducted in class.

Once you pass the practical exam, you will be able to use the MiniLAB hot wire foam cutters during class.

Start

The online modules must be repeated yearly to maintain your inducted status.