{"id":547,"date":"2021-08-14T08:57:11","date_gmt":"2021-08-14T12:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/epic\/?page_id=547"},"modified":"2026-03-06T14:35:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:35:39","slug":"laser-cutters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/epic\/equipment\/laser-cutters\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Cutters"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\nEPIC has three laser cutters available in our lab. These are easy to learn how to operate and work with a 2D graphic design. Laser cutting is an appropriate way to cut or engrave detailed designs into a variety of materials. The most commonly used materials are Acrylic and Balsa Wood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read through this page to learn about the laser cutters before you take the Quiz.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Quiz for Swipe Access<\/a><\/h4>\n

You will be asked to log into your BU Account to take this quiz.<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h4>\n

What is a laser cutter?<\/h5>

\nOur laser cutters use C02<\/sub> laser technology. The lasers are light produced by applying a high voltage to a gas filled tube, a set of mirrors intensifies the light until it is powerful enough to pass through a partially reflective mirror. The laser is then focused on your material using a lens. The software allows you to set a path of motion for vector cutting or raster engraving. Modifying the settings for speed, power and frequency allows you to cut or engrave a variety of materials.
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What materials can I use?<\/h5>
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