Laser cutting in education

Output directly from CAD software

The supplied dedicated printer driver allows you to output through the print command directly from industry CAD software such as CorelDraw, 2D Design and Artcam.

Safe for education

Completely safe to use in a classroom environment with features such as interlocked doors, emergency stop and key switch and extraction interface, where the machine won’t fire unless the extractor is on.

Industrial quality specification

Manufactured for industry, the high quality, heavy-duty construction is designed for regular use so will withstand the most demanding classroom applications and is a great investment.

Long warranty for peace of mind

With a 2-year warranty on the machine and tube (2-year machine and 12 months tube warranty for ‘X’ series), the LaserPro range offers some of the best coverage allowing you to use your laser with confidence.

Choosing the right laser cutter

Still unsure of what to think about when looking for a laser cutter? Overwhelmed by all the machines available? Our laser buying guide will help you understand all of the technical considerations, what to prioritise, and make it easier to construct your laser bid and make the right choice.

No need to manually focus

Patented autofocus gauge to ensure the exact focal point on the chosen material is found saving you time and providing a more accurate focus.

Cut and engrave with greater accuracy

Superior high-speed DC servo motors which deliver greater power at higher speeds than a stepper motor and greater accuracy due to their continuous movement

High end performance and longer life

Powered by a Synrad advanced metal tube means high end cutting and engraving capabilities and a much longer lifespan. (‘X’ series are powered by glass tubes).

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We have collated all of our customers most frequently asked questions and created troubleshooting guides to help you identify and solve issues with your laser cutter. You can also download our handy maintenance checklist!

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A laser cutter is a versatile piece of equipment allowing fast production of designs for projects and prototypes – students love the opportunity to test their skills! One of the major advantages of a laser cutter is the range of materials that can be cut and engraved, each providing their own characteristics and benefits.

Acrylic

The most popular material used on laser cutters in education. It can be cut, engraved, bent and thermoformed. Two types are available, cast and extruded, with the method of production the differentiating factor. Cast is generally used for laser cutting as it cuts cleanly and produces clear, white engraves, engraving is not as successful on extruded.

Wood

A variety of wood material can be cut and engraved, the most popular is laser-grade ply and MDF. It’s important to consider that other components used in some materials, such as resin content in ply, which will have an impact on the cutting performance. Make sure your extractor is in good working order when cutting/engraving wood.

Paper And Card

Thin box card and paper can be cut on a laser cutter, perfect for decorative and intricate designs. With the correct power settings, card can be cut and scored to produce perfect nets for packaging projects.

You can also successfully cut and engrave heavier-weight textiles such as leatherette, engrave glass, cork, rubber stamp material and engraving laminate.

Acrylic Sheet

We have a wide range of acrylic sheet suitable for laser cutting. We stock 600 x 400mm sizes perfect for most laser cutter beds in opaque, transparent, fluorescent, frost and clear finishes in a choice of colours. Our bulk packs are perfect for stocking up cost effectively.

Pack of 12 500 x 375 x 4mm sheets of low resin Poplar ply. Handy sheets for simple laser cutting

490-866

490-041 Opaque acrylic pack of 8

490-042 Transparent acrylic pack of 6

490-043 Fluorescent acrylic pack of 5

450-074 Frosted acrylic pack of 12

450-041 Clear acrylic pack of 5

600 x 400 x 4mm MDF suitable for laser cutting, in convenient money saving pack of 6 sheets.

490-857

Low odor rubber stamp material, great for creating customised stamps with intricate designs on a laser cutter. A4 sheet, 2.3mm thick.

495-007

Pack of 100 sheets of A2 box card. Great for producing accurate nets or decorative design using a laser cutter.

380-511

610 x 305 x 1.6mm sheet of engraving laminate, blue on white. Ideal for sign making with more colours available.

490-348

1000 x 560mm lengths of black leatherette. Creates stunning results after being laser engraved.

470-240

TSL offers two major brands of 3D printers with associated consumables to keep things simple while also providing variation for Design Technology applications.

Ultimaker

The latest versions of the popular Ultimaker provides some of the most advanced functions on a desktop 3D printer. Ultimaker are constantly developing their range to provide the latest additive manufacturing technology across education and industry.

√ Swappable print cores for easy maintenance and material changes

√ Filament sensors to indicate usage

√ Air manager addon keeps a consistent temperature and filters the air while the automatic spool loader switches to a new material

√ Ever-increasing library of materials produced alongside major manufacturers to increase the potential of your printer

√ Powerful open source Cura software to send designs to your printer

MakerBot

The original mass-produced desktop FFF printer has gone from strength to strength. A feature-rich version of the original Replicator is still available with the latest Method printers offering advanced material compatibility.

√ Removable material group specific extruders for simple material installation preventing cross contamination

√ Thermal regulation within the build chamber for accurate builds

√ SmartAssist™ material loading for simple, hands free, material changes

√ The latest CloudPrint™ software is a faster way of getting from a CAD file to printed part, boosting productivity

3D printing materials

We have the essential consumables and materials to support your Ultimaker or MakerBot 3D printer, including the manufacturer’s own materials as well as a range of third-party filaments compatible across a number of systems.