Users may realise creative designs with laser cutting technology for shaping the materials and laser engraving for removing layers of the materials. Inside LU Barn Maker Room on the 1/F of the Library, a laser cutter/engraver is installed to provide eligible users with laser cutting and engraving services.

Laser Cutter/Engraver Specifications & File Formats
Model | GCC Mercury III |
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Main Functions | Laser Cutting, Engraving |
Laser Tube Type and Power | CO₂ Laser 30W |
Work Area | 635 X 458mm |
Material Dimensions (Supplied by the Library) | Plywood 420 X 297mm (thickness 3mm, 5mm) Acrylic (clear) 450 X 300mm (thickness 3mm, 5mm) |
Templates AI (Adobe Illustrator) Format |
Plywood Acrylic |
Booking & User Rules
Please book the Laser Cutter/Engraver through the Library Room/Facilities Booking System for using the service.
Eligible Users: | Staff and Student |
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Instructions
Users can use vector editing software Adobe Illustrator to create artwork for laser cutting and engraving. The Library offers PCs and iMacs equipped with Adobe CC that users can utilise for their projects.
The Laser Cutter/Engraver ONLY accepts file format in .ai. Users must prepare their files in advance and save them on a USB drive or online before starting the laser cutting/engraving process.
Please follow the recommended file specifications for Adobe Illustrator below: | |
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Users can refer to the material test boards for reference results of different settings on the laser cutter/engraver.