What is the laser cutter?
The laser cutter is a computer controlled 2½-axis cutting device. It uses a laser (a finely focused beam of light) to burn into flat sheet materials. The laser cutter can make both engravings and through-cuts. Cuts are controlled by a computer file set up in Illustrator, much the same way a plotter works. You should use the laser cutter to make intricate or variable cuts that are impossible or very difficult on traditional shop or hand-cutting equipment.
