- Create a file that can be laser cut, like a .DXF or .AI file.
- Pay for material via Venmo. Materials list is available at https://nolop.org/store
Basic specifications of the Nolop laser cutter
- Bed size: 12″ x 24″
- Laser power: 60 W
- Can cut wood and acrylic up to a thickness of 1/4″
- Cannot cut metal
- Model: Universal VLS 3.60
Manuals
Tutorial Videos
Laser Cutting: Cutting, Etching, Engraving
Materials in the Nolop Store
A summary of these materials:
Acrylic: comes in different sizes and colors, very commonly used
Construction-grade Plywood: comes in different sizes, cheaper wood, great for prototyping
Baltic Birch Plywood: comes in different sizes, nicer quality wood, very commonly used
Chipboard: flexible, great for testing parts
MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard): sturdier than chipboard, similar to wood, but a bit more flexible, great for testing parts
This video shows the difference between cutting, engraving, and etching on the laser cutter, both in the file and on the material.