Laser Cutting

The SoAD Fab Lab is changing Laser Cutting for students in Fall 2024. Students will now be able to laser cut by signing up for a laser cutting appointment.

Reminders:

• Laser Cutting Training is required for all students who plan on laser cutting during the Fall 2024 semester.

• Laser Cutting appointments are available for students from Second Year Undergrad through the Master's Program.

• Laser Cutting cardboard is now banned.

SoAD Fab Lab Laser Cutting Process / Standards

Required Orientation / Training

• Students must complete the SoAD Fab Lab Canvas Orientation before visiting the lab space this semester.

• Students without a SoAD Lab Sticker must come into the lab to sign a waiver before gaining access to any NYIT SoAD Labs.

• Students must complete the Laser Cutting Training. This can be done in a group training pre-organized by a faculty member or in an individual training during a student's first appointment.

Laser Cutting Appointments

General Information

• One appointment reserves one laser cutter for 25 minutes

• If a student is signing up for their first Laser Cutting Appointment, they will be required to dedicate 15-20 minutes of their appointment to training with a Student Worker

• Students are responsible for bringing their prepped Rhino file on a USB and material cut-to-size to their laser cutting appointment.

  • The more a student prepares before their appointment, the more time can be spent laser cutting during their appointment.

• Students are required to be finished cutting and cleaning up by the end of their appointment time.

Cancellations / No-Shows

• Students can cancel appointments up to 2 hours before scheduled laser cut time.

• Appointments will be cancelled if student does not show up 10 minutes into their appointment time.

Materials

• Approved Materials:

  • Acrylic
  • Basswood
  • Chipboard
  • Matboard
  • Museum Board
  • Paper

• Maximum material size: 32 in x 20 in x ¼ in

• If students are providing their own material, it must:

  • Have the original material sticker/label to verify the material type
  • Be on the approved materials list (if students are interested in laser cutting material that is not on the list, they can come into the lab and ask a staff member before their laser cutting appointment)
  • Be cut to the correct size

• If students are planning to purchase material from the lab, they must:

  • Use the How to Purchase Material from the Lab Guide

Appointment Bookings

• We recommend all students to use the Laser Cutting Template when prepping for laser appointments.

• All appointment scheduling links are on the Appointments and File Submissions Page

Laser Cutting Helpful Resources

• Templates / Tutorials Page

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