Laser Cutting & Engraving
Laser cutters make it easy to cut and engrave materials like wood, acrylic, leather, glass, and metal. 2D parts cut on the laser cutters can be assembled into 3D objects. They are ideal for beginners and experienced makers as they help turn simple designs into creative projects.
About the Equipment
Do Space at Abrahams Branch offers the xTool P2S Laser Cutter.
The xTool P2S Laser Cutter/Engraver has a build volume of 23.6” x 12” x 8.46” and features a 55 Watt CO2 Laser. A rotary attachment is available upon request. This machine uses xTool Creative Space.
Using the Equipment
- You may reserve up to four hours per week.
- You must stay with the machine for the duration of your reservation.
- A design in one of these file types: *.pdf; *.svg; *.ai; *.png; *.jpg; *.jpeg; *.bmp; *.tsf; *.tld; *.tlj; *.zip; *.cdr; or *dxf.
- We suggest bringing your file on a storage device (USB) or accessing it via cloud storage.
- The material you are using for your design.
- Some materials will not be permitted. View this document for a complete list of materials you can and cannot bring.
- We recommend that you bring only replaceable materials. Avoid bringing antiques, heirlooms or anything else of high monetary or sentimental value.
Resources & Tutorials
Learn About Laser Cutting & Engraving
Create Your Design
- xTools Creative Space: free software specifically designed for xTools machines that includes pre-designed templates
- Inkscape: free, open-source vector editing program similar to Adobe Illustrator
Explore Materials
- Inventables: a resource for purchasing approved materials for laser cutting