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Home » Universal Laser Systems Laser Cutters and Engravers

Universal Laser Systems Laser Cutters and Engravers

This Universal Laser Systems laser cutter and engraver cuts, rasters, or etches a design into a given material guided by a CAD File. This tool is great for precision cutting of wood, paper, acrylic, and more.

Policies

MACCLab Orientation and the completion of Intro to Laser Cutting is required to use this machine. Those with previous Universal Laser Systems experience who believe they are proficient in using this machine can opt for a private proficiency test with a qualified instructor.

Pricing

MACCLab stocks some 12 x 24 sheets that can be purchased for use in the laser cutter.

1/8 in Baltic Birch Plywood- $6.50/sheet

1/8 in MDF – 3.50/sheet

1/8 in Clear Acrylic- $8.50/sheet

You may bring your own materials to raster, cut or engrave but make sure to bring your receipt or the product tag to prove the material content. See the list of acceptable and unacceptable materials.

Materials List

Equipment Reservations

Scheduled by the hour, time may be extended if no one is waiting

Resources

What is a Laser

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Jul 7

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When someone wants a bench and planter box for their terrarium we help make that happen. 

If you’re interested in making your own miniatures, reach out to makerspace@macc.edu to schedule a custom Laser Cut Miniatures class. Learn to use the laser cutters while making fun, small scale furniture.

#madeinmacclab #macclablaser

When someone wants a bench and planter box for their terrarium we help make that happen.

If you’re interested in making your own miniatures, reach out to makerspace@macc.edu to schedule a custom Laser Cut Miniatures class. Learn to use the laser cutters while making fun, small scale furniture.

#madeinmacclab #macclablaser

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May 8

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Did you know that you can make custom rubber stamps on the laser engravers? With the right materials and settings they are super simple to create. Interested in learning all you can do with a laser cutter/ engraver? Join us for Intro to Laser Cutting tonight May 8th from 6-8pm. 

Visit https://macclab.com/event/introtolaser-2025-05-08/
to sign up.

If tonight is too soon or you have a specific project in mind, reach out to makerspace@macc.edu to schedule a private laser class.

#madeinmacclab #macclablaser

Did you know that you can make custom rubber stamps on the laser engravers? With the right materials and settings they are super simple to create. Interested in learning all you can do with a laser cutter/ engraver? Join us for Intro to Laser Cutting tonight May 8th from 6-8pm.

Visit https://macclab.com/event/introtolaser-2025-05-08/
to sign up.

If tonight is too soon or you have a specific project in mind, reach out to makerspace@macc.edu to schedule a private laser class.

#madeinmacclab #macclablaser

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Mar 5

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MACCLab user Lois, made this adorable play food. The felt appliques for this in the hoop embroidery project were cut using the laser cutter/engraver ensuring accuracy and consistency in the small perfect details. 

Interested in learning to use the laser cutter/engraver or the embroidery machine, visit https://macclab.com/event/ for the full class schedule. 

If interested in making your own play food, these are the files that were purchased for use:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/947884997/ith-pizza-counting-tray-5x7?ref=yr_purchases
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1815941061/ith-felt-breakfast-food-play-set-machine?ref=yr_purchases

Well done Lois.

#madeinmacclab #macclabembroidery #macclablaser

MACCLab user Lois, made this adorable play food. The felt appliques for this in the hoop embroidery project were cut using the laser cutter/engraver ensuring accuracy and consistency in the small perfect details.

Interested in learning to use the laser cutter/engraver or the embroidery machine, visit https://macclab.com/event/ for the full class schedule.

If interested in making your own play food, these are the files that were purchased for use:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/947884997/ith-pizza-counting-tray-5x7?ref=yr_purchases
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1815941061/ith-felt-breakfast-food-play-set-machine?ref=yr_purchases

Well done Lois.

#madeinmacclab #macclabembroidery #macclablaser

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Oct 8

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This cute quilt was made entirely in MACCLab. The trucks were appliquéd and embroidered using the Melco Bravo embroidery machine. A template to perfectly cut and align the squares was made using the ULS laser cutter. The squares were assembled and trim added using the Singer Heavy Duty sewing machines. Then the quilt top, batting, and backing was loaded onto the Handi Quilter Simply Sixteen to add this fun cloud and swirl free motion design. We’re so pleased with how it turned out.

Interested in learning any or all of these machines to help with your own custom projects? Visit https://macclab.com/event/ for the full October schedule. November and December will be added later this week. 

#madeinmacclab #macclabembroidery #macclabsingersewingmachine #macclablongarmquilter #macclablaser

This cute quilt was made entirely in MACCLab. The trucks were appliquéd and embroidered using the Melco Bravo embroidery machine. A template to perfectly cut and align the squares was made using the ULS laser cutter. The squares were assembled and trim added using the Singer Heavy Duty sewing machines. Then the quilt top, batting, and backing was loaded onto the Handi Quilter Simply Sixteen to add this fun cloud and swirl free motion design. We’re so pleased with how it turned out.

Interested in learning any or all of these machines to help with your own custom projects? Visit https://macclab.com/event/ for the full October schedule. November and December will be added later this week.

#madeinmacclab #macclabembroidery #macclabsingersewingmachine #macclablongarmquilter #macclablaser

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Oct 2

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Fun fall projects are happening in MACCLab. This frame was created using the laser engraver/cutter. 

Interested in learning how to use lasers for your own fall projects? Visit https://macclab.com/event/

#madeinmacclab #macclablaser

Fun fall projects are happening in MACCLab. This frame was created using the laser engraver/cutter.

Interested in learning how to use lasers for your own fall projects? Visit https://macclab.com/event/

#madeinmacclab #macclablaser

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Jun 19

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The best thing about working in a makerspace is collaboration! These quilt blocks were sewn using the Singer sewing machines, the appliqués were done using the Melco Bravo embroidery machine, and the block template was scored and cut on the Universal Laser cutter/engraver. We’re so excited to see these 12 blocks of seasonal vintage trucks come together in a unique quilt that will be finished using the HandiQuilter longarm quilting machine. 

Are you interested in learning any or all of these machines to take your projects to the next level?

Visit  https://macclab.com/event/ for the full class schedule.

#madeinmacclab #macclablaser #macclablongarmquilter #macclabembroidery 

Truck appliqué designs from Designs by Juju

The best thing about working in a makerspace is collaboration! These quilt blocks were sewn using the Singer sewing machines, the appliqués were done using the Melco Bravo embroidery machine, and the block template was scored and cut on the Universal Laser cutter/engraver. We’re so excited to see these 12 blocks of seasonal vintage trucks come together in a unique quilt that will be finished using the HandiQuilter longarm quilting machine.

Are you interested in learning any or all of these machines to take your projects to the next level?

Visit https://macclab.com/event/ for the full class schedule.

#madeinmacclab #macclablaser #macclablongarmquilter #macclabembroidery

Truck appliqué designs from Designs by Juju

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Jun 12

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MACCLab user, Lois, engraved these beautiful hangers for an upcoming wedding.We love how they turned out. Well done Lois.

#madeinmacclab #macclablaser

MACCLab user, Lois, engraved these beautiful hangers for an upcoming wedding.We love how they turned out. Well done Lois.

#madeinmacclab #macclablaser

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May 22

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We're obsessed with these glass water bottles. With the rotary unit on our laser engraver and the Universal Laser 1-Touch Photo program it is easy to turn a picture into something amazing like this bottle of Finley. If you're interested in making custom pieces like these join us for Intro to Laser Cutting on June 8th from 10am to 12pm. 

Follow the link to register:
https://macclab.com/event/introtolaser-2024-06-08/

To see full class schedule visit:
https://macclab.com/event/

#madeinmacclab #macclablaser #thingsaremadehere #madeincomo #comomade

We`re obsessed with these glass water bottles. With the rotary unit on our laser engraver and the Universal Laser 1-Touch Photo program it is easy to turn a picture into something amazing like this bottle of Finley. If you`re interested in making custom pieces like these join us for Intro to Laser Cutting on June 8th from 10am to 12pm.

Follow the link to register:
https://macclab.com/event/introtolaser-2024-06-08/

To see full class schedule visit:
https://macclab.com/event/

#madeinmacclab #macclablaser #thingsaremadehere #madeincomo #comomade

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Dec 13

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MACCLab strives to be a place for collaboration and the cross pollination of ideas. We love to see our members work together. American Stock Dog Registry created these fun engraved rolling pins and Estrapala Woodworking created custom bases to display them. Well done Lois and Marika. 

#madeinmacclab #macclablaser #macclabwoodshop

MACCLab strives to be a place for collaboration and the cross pollination of ideas. We love to see our members work together. American Stock Dog Registry created these fun engraved rolling pins and Estrapala Woodworking created custom bases to display them. Well done Lois and Marika.

#madeinmacclab #macclablaser #macclabwoodshop

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