{"product_id":"custom-laser-cutting-engraving","title":"Custom Laser Cutting \u0026 Engraving","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGot an SVG and an unreasonable desire to turn it into a physical object? Excellent. Our Glowforge Pro is standing by with a 45-watt laser and absolutely no interest in subtlety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe cut signs, shapes, ornaments, model pieces, display parts, stencils, tags, prototypes and all sorts of flat wooden things that began life as suspiciously ambitious computer files.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRING YOUR OWN OR USE OURS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupply your own laser-compatible material, or use our standard ⅛-inch basswood plywood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur house basswood is lightweight, durable and well suited to signs, models, decorations, painting projects and other excellent wooden nonsense. We’ve successfully cut this material around 100 times, so the laser and the plywood are already well acquainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE MATTERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur standard sheets measure 12×18 inches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sheet fits inside the machine, but the usable standard cutting area is approximately 11×18 inches. Keep all artwork safely inside that area and leave a little room around the edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed something longer? Our Glowforge Pro has a passthrough slot for eligible projects. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassthrough work requires a custom quote.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONE DESIGN OR A SMALL ARMY?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose from packages of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 identical sheets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 identical sheets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 identical sheets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeat pricing applies when every sheet uses the same SVG, material and machine settings. Changes to the design, size or material create a new setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT’S INCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard package pricing includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview of one print-ready SVG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne small test cut when required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 15 minutes of cutting per sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic removal of finished pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUAC basswood when selected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHighly detailed files with thousands of tiny cuts can take considerably longer. Package pricing includes up to 15 minutes of cutting, scoring or engraving time per sheet. Additional machine time is charged at $1 per minute.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEND US A PROPER SVG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour file should:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe created at the intended finished size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse vector paths for all cut lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave text converted to outlines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContain closed paths around cut shapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid duplicate or overlapping lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate cutting, scoring and engraving elements by colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFit within an approximately 11×18-inch work area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf your file needs repairs, resizing, cleanup or a complete intervention, design assistance is available at $45 per hour, billed in 15-minute increments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUSTOMER-SUPPLIED MATERIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll cut appropriate customer-supplied materials after inspecting them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials must be flat, clearly identified and safe for a CO₂ laser. We reserve the right to refuse anything coated, warped, mysterious, reflective, flammable in an exciting way or likely to release toxic fumes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever bring us PVC, vinyl, ABS, HDPE, pressure-treated wood or unidentified plastics. The laser has boundaries, and so do we.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomer-supplied material is processed at the customer’s risk. Laser cutting can reveal hidden glue, voids, coatings and other surprises. We cannot guarantee replacement of customer-supplied material if a test or production cut fails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUTTING IS NOT ENGRAVING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard package pricing covers vector cutting. Engraving and large filled areas can take substantially longer and are quoted according to machine time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your project combines cutting and engraving, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:print@urbanartcollective.ca\"\u003eprint@urbanartcollective.ca,\u003c\/a\u003e the file before ordering so we can prevent surprises for everyone involved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE SERIOUS BIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small test flame that moves with the laser can be normal. A fire with ambitions is not. Every job is monitored, and we reserve the right to stop work when a material behaves unsafely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed more than 10 sheets, passthrough cutting, engraving or something gloriously complicated? 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