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Letterpress Preparation

Laser Cutting

IMPORTANT! Speak to the Letterpress technicans on the 2nd Floor of the workshop block before crea...

How do I access the 3D workshop?

3D Workshop Essential Info

To work in the 3D workshop you must book a workbench via the ORB. These bookings are available ...

What materials can I use with the fret saws?

Cutting Fret Saws

The fretsaw is primarily used to cut wood. It is ideal for cutting thin plywood, up to 12mm thick...

What materials can I use with the bandsaws?

Cutting Bandsaws

The bandsaw is primarily used to cut wood. It is ideal for cutting plywood and both hardwood and ...

How does the dome blower work?

Dome Blower

Before starting you need to prepare your material. The plastic sheet should be cut to a circle sl...

How do I use the fume cabinet?

Fume Cabinet

Before using the fume cabinet you should prepare your plastic pieces. Laser cut the pieces you ...

How do I book the Laser cutters?

Laser Cutting

Lasercutting collection times can be booked via the ORB. To book a time slot visit ORB on your...

What materials can I use with the Laser cutters?

Laser Cutting

Materials We stock a range of materials in our stock room. This includes laser grade plywood, acr...

Embossing or Debossing Preparation

Laser Cutting

IMPORTANT! Speak to the Print technicans on the 3rd Floor of the workshop block before creating y...

Laser Engraving a Stamp Preparation

Laser Cutting

IMPORTANT! Speak to the Laser technicans in the 3D workshop before creating your Stamp files. You...

What can you use Acrylic for/typical applications

Most common materials used in the 3D wo... Acrylic

Acrylic is a sheet material that can be used to build a huge variety of objects. It is the most c...

How to cut acrylic

Most common materials used in the 3D wo... Acrylic

Acrylic sheet is best cut on the laser cutter. The heat of the laser cutter leaves a polished edg...

How to cut HDPE

Most common materials used in the 3D wo... High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE)

Thin HDPE can easily be cut with a blade or scissors. It can also be cut into small pieces with t...

How to cut plywood

Most common materials used in the 3D wo... Plywood

You can cut plywood using the CNC router, a bandsaw or using hand saws. If you are using laser gr...