Laser Cutting & engraving service
ArtStudiosBCoT is equipped with a GCC Laserpro X380 laser cutter, which has an A1 cutting capacity. Please read the information below before filling out the form to discuss a job with us. Our laser workshop is open from 9am - 5pm on weekdays.
what can i cut?
Our laser cutter is capable of cutting and etching many different materials, including acrylic, card, MDF, plywood, fabric, natural leather and more!
The following materials are not permitted:
The following materials are not permitted:
- PVC (produces harmful fumes)
- Vinyl (however it is possible to purchase laser-approved vinyl online)
- Styrofoam
- Glass (produces harmful dust particles, however mirrored acrylic can be used instead)
- Metal (our laser cutter is not sufficiently powerful to cut metal)
setting up & testing your file
Need to brush up on your CAD skills? We offer Photoshop & Illustrator workshops to teach you the necessary skills for creating laser-friendly files.
We advise bringing a small amount of material to test a portion of your file on your chosen material before embarking on a larger project. Please allow enough time during the first part of your laser cutting session for sampling.
We advise bringing a small amount of material to test a portion of your file on your chosen material before embarking on a larger project. Please allow enough time during the first part of your laser cutting session for sampling.
prices
£30 per hour, payable in advance on our online store.
Files requiring adjustment by the technician cost an additional £15.
Urgent projects with less than three working days notice are charged at £45 per hour.
Files requiring adjustment by the technician cost an additional £15.
Urgent projects with less than three working days notice are charged at £45 per hour.
submitting files
1. Files must be submitted in advance.
2. Our technicians will assess the file and recommend how much time to book, and advise whether the file requires adjustment.
3. Once our technicians have approved the file and recommended how much laser cutting time to book, please visit our online store to purchase cutting time and pay for file adjustment fees (if necessary).
2. Our technicians will assess the file and recommend how much time to book, and advise whether the file requires adjustment.
3. Once our technicians have approved the file and recommended how much laser cutting time to book, please visit our online store to purchase cutting time and pay for file adjustment fees (if necessary).
