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The Hackspace has | The Hackspace has a CO2 tube laser cutter, which is an excellent tool for making accurate, repeatable, cuts in sheet material. It will cut and 'engrave' many thin woods and plastics, see the page for the cutter for the exact specifications. None of our cutters will cut metal, but the Hackspace aspires to obtain a Wazer which will do this. | ||
* [[6090_ManTech_Laser|Mantech 6090]] | * [[6090_ManTech_Laser|Mantech 6090]] | ||
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* Diode Laser (Quite dangerous, no safety equipment and isn't connected yet) | |||
==Laser Cutting Resources== | |||
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! Name !! URL !! Category !! Cost !! Description | |||
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| 3axis || https://3axis.co/ || Library || Free || Large selection of vector files aimed at being laser cut. | |||
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| Boxes.py || https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/ || Generator || Free || It features both finished parametrized generators as well as a Python API for writing your own. | |||
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| Deepnest || https://deepnest.io/ || Layout || Free || Deepnest is an open source nesting application, great for laser cutters, plasma cutters, and other CNC machines. | |||
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| GrabCAD || https://grabcad.com/library?query=lasercut || Library || Free || Huge repository of 3D models, some suitable for laser cutting. | |||
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| Make A Box || https://makeabox.io/ || Generator || Free || Create simple tabbed/notched boxes. | |||
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| MakerCase || https://www.makercase.com || Generator || Free || Box creator - basic, polygon and kerf bent box generator. | |||
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| Noun Project || https://thenounproject.com || Library || Free || Free icons and royalty-free images. | |||
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| Ponoko || https://www.ponoko.com/free-laser-cutting-files-templates || Library || Free || Ready-to-use laser cutting design templates and customize it to fit your needs, whether it's electronics enclosures, faceplates, or anything in between. | |||
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| Thingiverse || https://www.thingiverse.com/tag:lasercut<br/>https://www.thingiverse.com/tag:laser<br/>https://www.thingiverse.com/tag:dxf || Library || Free || Massive repository of mainly 3D printable designs - the three linked tags will help narrow down to laser cutter projects. | |||
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| Vecteezy || https://www.vecteezy.com || Library || Free/Paid || Professional quality resources | |||
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| Vector Ruler Generator || https://robbbb.github.io/VectorRuler/ || Generator || Free || Download a laser cuttable ruler to etch into your belongings and belts. | |||
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| ZenziWerken || https://www.zenziwerken.de/ || Library || Free || DIY-projects that are aimed at desktop CNC, many can be used on a laser cutter. | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:17, 7 September 2022
General Info
The Hackspace has a CO2 tube laser cutter, which is an excellent tool for making accurate, repeatable, cuts in sheet material. It will cut and 'engrave' many thin woods and plastics, see the page for the cutter for the exact specifications. None of our cutters will cut metal, but the Hackspace aspires to obtain a Wazer which will do this.
- Diode Laser (Quite dangerous, no safety equipment and isn't connected yet)
Laser Cutting Resources
| Name | URL | Category | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3axis | https://3axis.co/ | Library | Free | Large selection of vector files aimed at being laser cut. |
| Boxes.py | https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/ | Generator | Free | It features both finished parametrized generators as well as a Python API for writing your own. |
| Deepnest | https://deepnest.io/ | Layout | Free | Deepnest is an open source nesting application, great for laser cutters, plasma cutters, and other CNC machines. |
| GrabCAD | https://grabcad.com/library?query=lasercut | Library | Free | Huge repository of 3D models, some suitable for laser cutting. |
| Make A Box | https://makeabox.io/ | Generator | Free | Create simple tabbed/notched boxes. |
| MakerCase | https://www.makercase.com | Generator | Free | Box creator - basic, polygon and kerf bent box generator. |
| Noun Project | https://thenounproject.com | Library | Free | Free icons and royalty-free images. |
| Ponoko | https://www.ponoko.com/free-laser-cutting-files-templates | Library | Free | Ready-to-use laser cutting design templates and customize it to fit your needs, whether it's electronics enclosures, faceplates, or anything in between. |
| Thingiverse | https://www.thingiverse.com/tag:lasercut https://www.thingiverse.com/tag:laser https://www.thingiverse.com/tag:dxf |
Library | Free | Massive repository of mainly 3D printable designs - the three linked tags will help narrow down to laser cutter projects. |
| Vecteezy | https://www.vecteezy.com | Library | Free/Paid | Professional quality resources |
| Vector Ruler Generator | https://robbbb.github.io/VectorRuler/ | Generator | Free | Download a laser cuttable ruler to etch into your belongings and belts. |
| ZenziWerken | https://www.zenziwerken.de/ | Library | Free | DIY-projects that are aimed at desktop CNC, many can be used on a laser cutter. |