Pololu Custom Laser User Manual

Custom Laser Cutting Guide1. Steps for Ordering Laser-Cut Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Acrylic is manufactured in two main ways: via casting or extrusion. Extruded acrylic has a lower melting point thancast acrylic, so extruded acrylic t

cut thicker ABS, but we have not tried. The thickness in inches of ABS is nominal; the actual thicknesses are inmillimeters and vary by + or – 10% wit

If a material supplier is shipping to us directly, please be sure they include your full name and quote number in theattention line in the address. If

Calculator Robot Pterosaur Puzzle Sumo Robot4. Capabilities and Limitations of Custom Laser CuttingWith our custom laser cutting service, you can crea

A pentomino piece, showingengraved solution.The kerf of our laser beams varies from roughly0.007" to 0.01" which causes hole and part sizest

part so that the dimensions you control are slightly too big or too small (so that to achieve a tight fit, you mighthave to either sand some parts, or

5. Instructions for Laser Cutting File SetupWe will be adding more tutorials, instructions, and tipsfor setting up your laser-cut parts. In the meanti

area, we can use any sheet size up to 48" x 48" sheet, in which case the layout must have at least a 1/4" borderall the way around.◦ 11

Laser engraving file set up instructionsWe can do two types of laser engraving (also called laser etching): vector engraving and raster engraving. Ple

Programs for drawing laser-cut partsWe use CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite X6 to draw and cut parts. We can also open files from a variety of otherprograms

1. Steps for Ordering Laser-Cut PartsOnce you have a design for a custom part, getting it laser cut is simple. Upon receiving your design, we typicall

QuantityMaterial Description21/8" clearacrylicCircle diameter 3"81/16"blackABS5" x 5" square with four 1/8"-diamter moun

6. Examples of Custom Laser-Cut PartsWe can cut almost any two-dimensional part that you can draw. We have made many types of custom laser-cut parts,i

This custom laser-cut chassis is designed to work witha pair of GM7 Gearmotors[http://www.pololu.com/product/183] and our laser-cutwheels [http://www.

Close-up of the ornament.Once we have laser cutting file, we can easily re-use the same file to cut a smaller or larger version of the part — wecould

CAD drawing for the dinosaur puzzle.As you can see from the picture to the right, theassembled pterosaur has a whopping 4-foot wingspan.It is comprise

CAD drawing for the laser-cut sumo robot.6.d. Laser Cutting Example: Servo-Driven Sumo RobotThis custom sumo robot chassis is propelled by two radio-c

A pentomino piece, showingengraved solution.6.e. Laser Cutting Example: Pentominoes Puzzle With Engraved SolutionsLaser cutting is a perfect process f

CAD drawing for the laser-cut pentominoes puzzle.In this case, it is helpful for you to lay out your ownparts.One-time laser cutting file creation fee

CAD drawing of the calculator robot chassis.PricingOne set (minimum order applies): $25.00Two sets (discounted cutting rate for longer cutting time):

Scanned sketch used to create the logo.Laser cutting is a great way to make unique, personal gifts, or even works of art. If you have a creative desig

2. Pricing for Laser CuttingThe cost of a laser-cut part is determined by how long the parts take to cut on the machine, the amount of laborinvolved (

Expediting costs for laser cuttingThe standard turn time for most parts is 3-5 business days assuming you do not need many hundreds or thousands ofpar

3. Materials for Laser CuttingWe can laser cut plastics, woods, rubbers, foams, papers, and thin metals as long as they do not contain chlorine.Depend

Gold mirrored acrylic.Yellow mirrored acrylic.Clear “silver” mirrored acrylic.◦ Woods (MDF, balsa, birch, poplar, red oak, cherry, holly, etc.) – we s

Opaque black acrylic #2025.Translucent red acrylic (#2283or similar).Transparent fluorescent redacrylic #2085.Transparent red acrylic #2423.Red mirror

Translucent blue acrylic #2051.Transparent light-blue acrylic#2069.Sapphire blue mirrored acrylic.Translucent turquoise acrylic#2308.Transparent gray

Translucent brown acrylic#2418.Translucent ivory acrylic #2146. Pink mirrored acrylic.Translucent pink acrylic #3119. Purple mirrored acrylic. Translu