Laser Engraver


(Epilog Laser Helix)

What is provided:

  • Laser Engraver/Cutter
  • Rotary Attachment
  • Design Software, including CorelDRAW
  • Support from staff

What to bring:

  • Materials (up to 18” x 24”, see material lists below, cylindrical objects allowed)
  • Artwork/Text/Design for Engraving
  • Flash Drive (to save your projects)

Call 330-722-2681 to schedule an appointment.

Before your appointment, watch at least one of the following MCDL project videos:

Steps to Use the Laser Engraver:

  1. Select your materials.
  2. Create your artwork file in CorelDRAW.
  3. Select and apply your settings.

Tips:

  • Every type of material will react differently with the laser.
  • Similar materials use similar settings.
  • Test your material before attempting your entire project.
  • Start with lower power settings; you can re-run the job if needed (do not move the object).

Select Your Materials

Prohibited Materials

These materials may be hazardous to health or damage equipment:

  • HDPE (Fire Hazard)
  • Polycarbonate/Lexan (>1mm)
  • Polypropylene/Polystyrene Foam
  • ABS (Cyanide Gas)
  • PVC/Vinyl/Pleather (Chlorine Gas)
  • Coated Carbon Fiber/Fiberglass/Rubber/Plastic
  • Lead Crystal (Crystal Shatters)
  • Mylar (Warps/Bubbles)
  • Solid Styrene (Smoke)
  • Carbon Fiber Mats (Noxious Fumes)

Allowed Materials

See full settings table in the printed handout or request detailed settings at appointment.

  • Acrylic
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Cork
  • Fabric (Cotton, Denim, Fleece, Twill)
  • Glass
  • Leather/Suede
  • Magnetic Sheet
  • Metal (AlumaMark, Anodized Aluminum, Painted Metals, Stainless Steel w/ Cermark)
  • Paper/Cardstock/Mat Board
  • Gator Foam, Depron Foam
  • Kapton Tape, Teflon/PTFE
  • Stone, Granite, Marble, Slate, Onyx
  • Pumpkins
  • Wood (Veneer, MDF, Solid Wood)

Printing Your File on the Epilog Engraver

  1. Open your file in CorelDRAW.
  2. Click File > Print or press CTRL+P.
  3. Click Preferences, then Advanced.
  4. Select your material profile and click Load.
  5. Click General and enter correct size, then click OK.
  6. Verify "no issues," then click Apply and Print.

Your job will be sent to the Epilog Laser queue for release and engraving.