{"id":4563,"date":"2026-08-01T16:27:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T20:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.torontomu.ca\/dmelab\/?post_type=service&#038;p=4563"},"modified":"2026-10-20T18:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T22:01:09","slug":"laser-cutter","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/library.torontomu.ca\/dmelab\/service\/laser-cutter\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Cutter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use this service to rapidly cut or etch designs into approved materials like wood or acrylic.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancam.ca\/product\/mira7-s\/\">AEON Mira 7S<\/a> laser cutter, the DME offers beginner-friendly laser cutting services to all TMU Libraries' users. After attending a hands-on training session, the Mira 7S offers learners a safe way to subtractively manufacture (e.g. cut away) materials from sheet goods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"986\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/library.torontomu.ca\/dmelab\/files\/dme_laser_aeon_web.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mira 7 laser cutter at the DME Lab\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.torontomu.ca\/dmelab\/files\/dme_laser_aeon_web.jpg 986w, https:\/\/library.torontomu.ca\/dmelab\/files\/dme_laser_aeon_web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/library.torontomu.ca\/dmelab\/files\/dme_laser_aeon_web-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this service, learners can get a hands-on experience of what it&#8217;s like to go behind the counter and operate a laser cutting machine. From design to execution, the DME&#8217;s beginner friendly orientation will guide you through the steps to turn a digital design into a physical object. With the support of DME staff, learners can transform wood, acrylic and even cardboard into keychains, prototypes, props and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Service Highlights:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Laser cutting sessions are 30 minutes in length, for both cutting and file setup time with our staff experts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can cut materials such as cardboard, acrylic, plywood, etc*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80 Watt CO2 laser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 1200mm\/s engraving speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50cm (~19.6 in) x 70 cm (~27.5 in) laser cutting bed size for medium sized projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workshop material includes 1 sheet of 12 in x 20 in carboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to access this service:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list num-list\">\n<li><strong>Self-enroll <\/strong>in the DME&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.torontomu.ca\/d2l\/le\/discovery\/view\/course\/1045962\">online learning module<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review <\/strong>the DME&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/library.torontomu.ca\/dmelab\/safety\/#tab-47021\">Health and Safety Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete <\/strong>the Lab Activities Waiver (online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pass <\/strong>the self-guided Laser Cutting training (online, self-paced)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Book <\/strong>an in-person laser cutter orientation <em>well in advance <\/em>your first cutting session<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*<em>Please refer to the DME&#8217;s approved materials list for a complete overview of permitted materials and thicknesses.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4659,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true},"service":[],"class_list":["post-4563","service","type-service","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"service_short_name":"Laser Cutting","service_short_description":"Use this service to rapidly cut or etch designs into approved materials like wood or acrylic.","service_short_access-steps":"Learners must sign a waiver and complete a 2-step training with an in-person orientation and D2L quiz. 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