Plastics & Laser Cutting

The workshop is equipped with machinery used as teaching tools and research support in areas that require the use of plastics and digital fabrication though laser cutting. The workshop allows prototyping with plastic and the use of laser cutting and engraving machines for plastic, wood and other soft materials.

The available equipment

Epilog
A laser cutting and engraving machine
Quantity: 1
Materials: Plastic, wood, soft materials
Max. working envelop: 1200 x 1200 mm 

Bodor CO2 
A Laser cutting and engraving machine
Quantity: 1
Materials: Plastic, wood, soft materials
Max working envelop: 1300 x 900 mm 

Vacuum Forming & Bending tools

Work permits and induction training

The workshop staff organizes introductory training at the beginning of each semester or course. In order to use the laser cutters it is necessary to have previous knowledge of vector drawing.

Location: Otaniementie 14, Väre. Ground floor: Room H001

Opening times: Mon. 13:00–16:00, Tue–Wed 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00

Attention! It is only possible to use the laser cutting machines during opening times.

For contact information and to reserve machinery and space in the workshop, please log in to the Aalto website.