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Glowforge Laser Cutter

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Important Information

Check out our policies!

Don’t forget to read our Maker Machine and Glowforge Laser Cutter policies!

MAKER MACHINE POLICY

GLOWFORGE LASER CUTTER POLICY

Need a refresher?

Go through our orientation presentation at your leisure!

LINK TO POWERPOINT

Quick Start Guide

Using the Glowforge is as easy as 1, 2, 3!  Here’s a quick start guide to help you out!

QUICK START GUIDE

Orientation & Reservations

Beanstack

Save time before your orientation and register for Beanstack today!

Already registered? Use this link to view your earned badges and make reservations.

BEANSTACK

Orientation

You must attend a Glowforge Laser Cutter Orientation prior to making an appointment for the machine.

UPCOMING ORIENTATIONS

Reserve a time

After attending an orientation, you can start making reservations. Happy Making!

RESERVATIONS

Resources

Learn with Glowforge

Can’t figure it out? Check out the Glowforge Help & Learning Center!

GLOWFORGE HELP & LEARNING CENTER

Designing from Scratch in the Glowforge App

Step-by-step instructions for using the Glowforge app!

START WATCHING NOW

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Equipment Specifications:

  • 40-watt CO2 laser
  • Cutting & engraving area: 19.5" by 11"
  • Max material height: 2” (50 mm)

What materials can I use?
You are expected to provide your own materials.  Here are some examples of items that can be used:

  • Wood
  • Fabric
  • Paper
  • Plexiglas (acrylic)
  • Mylar
  • Rubber
  • Glass
  • Marble
  • Titanium
  • Ceramic Tile

Please see Laser Cutter Policy for a complete list of approved items.