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The FW has two laser cutters available for students working on their thesis projects, as well as for lecturers and researchers who need to have parts made.
Requesting laser cut parts
Available laser cutters
Prohibited materials
The FW has a limited stock of sheet materials available, for large quantities or different materials you are requested to supply the materials yourself.
Standard available sheet materials via this page.
Requesting laser cut parts
Laser cut parts can be requested using the request form for laser cut parts.
Short questions about the possibilities of laser cutting can be sent to FabLab-FW@tudelft.nl. For larger issues you can register for an intake meeting.
Supplying your own materials
You can submit your own materials at the desk in the FW. Before submitting the materials, please first send your email request so that it is clear what the materials are for. Then, ensure that the requester’s name is clearly marked on the materials.
Please note: Submitting your own materials is at your own risk. The FW is not liable for any loss of materials.
Available laser cutters
Lion Alpha Metal XL
Materials
Working area in [mm]
Accuracy*
Metals
950 x 750
Trotec SP500
Materials
Working area in [mm]
Accuracy*
Non-metals
1245 x 710
<± 30 µm across the entire working area
* According to manufacturer specifications.
Prohibited materiales
Fabric
Fleece, felt, wool
Releases hydrogen cyanide (HCN).
Artificial acetate, nylon, cellophane, spandex, etc.
Releases hydrogen cyanide (HCN).
Food
All food
Damages laser.
Metal
Copper
Reflects too much to lasercut.
Brass
Reflects too much to lasercut.
Plastics / Polymers
ABS, carbon fiber, epoxy, resin, fibreglas, etc
Releases hydrogen cyanide (HCN).
Polycarbonate, lexan
Releases chlorine (Cl2)
HDPE, PETG, polyester, artificial fleece
Releases formaldehyde (CH2O).
Polyoxymethylene, POM
Releases formaldehyde (CH2O) and hydrogen fluoride (HF).
Polypropylene
Polyurethane
Releases hydrogen cyanide (HCN).
PVC, vynil, faux leather, PVB, materiaal containing halogens
Releases chlorine (Cl2) and hydrogen cyanide (HCN).
Self-adhesive materials or materials with sticky or glue backing
Damages laser.
Rubbers, elastomers
Releases carbonyl fluoride (COF2) and hydrogen fluoride (HF).
Wood
Coniferious, oily, exotic