Laser Cutting

Our laser is a Trotec Speedy 300, 80W, CO2 laser capable of cutting, engraving, and marking a variety of materials.

Usage Prerequisites
The Laser Basic Usage and Safety class is a required certification to use this machine.

Trotec Speedy 300
Note: Cutting operations have reduced maximum work area, i.e. cutting along work area perimeter is reduced from listed work area (~1 cm).

File Preparation
Drawing files must be sized in mm's.

Software
Jobs are "printed" to Trotec JobControl.

Approved Materials
These materials are tested and approved by Fat Cat Fab Lab for lasering. Not every material on this list can be laser cut, some can only be engraved or marked--see "Considerations / Uses" for details.

Not Approved Materials
Do not laser any of these materials, especially anything with chlorine (Cl).