Laser Engraving & Cutting
You can make an endless variety of useful, beautiful, and practical things from many different materials such as; wood, leather, felt, fabric, acrylic, paper, and more with the Glowforge. To schedule an appointment or learn more contact our digital librarian: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Patrons will need to complete a training with our Makerspace Specialist in order to use the Glowforge.
What material can the Glowforge cut/engrave?
Glowforge can cut wood, fabric, leather, paper, Plexiglas (acrylic), Delrin (acetal), mylar, rubber, fiberglass, Corian, foods, and more.
Glowforge can also engrave all of the above plus glass, coated metal, marble, anodized aluminum, titanium, some phones, tablets, and laptops, and more.
What is the thickest material Glowforge can cut?
Glowforge performs well with many materials 1/4" and less on a single pass. It can accommodate material as thick as 1/2", but may require multiple passes or flipping the material over. For engraving, you can remove the tray and insert objects as thick as 2”. It can then engrave the surface up to 0.5”, depending on the material.
Materials
Patrons must bring in their own materials to use in the Glowforge. The library does not provide any laser safe material.
Materials that can be used in the Glowforge can include: Glowforge can cut hardwood, acrylic, plywood, leather, fabric, paper, Plexiglas (acrylic), Delrin (acetal), mylar, rubber, fiberglass, Corian, foods, and more. Glowforge can also engrave all of the above plus glass, coated metal, marble, anodized aluminum, titanium, some phones, tablets, and laptops, and more. Library staff must approve the material before it is used in the Glowforge.
For more information click here: https://glowforge.com/faq
Glowforge Laser Cutter Red Training & Appointment Required to use
- Glowforge is a laser cutter and engraver can cut wood, fabric, leather, paper, Plexiglas (acrylic), Delrin (acetal), mylar, rubber, fiberglass, Corian, foods, and more. Glowforge can also engrave all of the above plus glass, coated metal, marble, anodized aluminum, titanium, some phones/tablets/laptops, and more.
- Patrons must bring in their own materials. Materials must be approved by Eureka Lab staff before being used in the machine.
- Free to use the machine.
