Laser cutting service in Bendigo
Laser cutting and engraving uses a focused laser to cut through or mark the surface of sheet material — fast, precise and good for fine detail that would be slow on a router: acrylic signage and displays, plywood or MDF gift and craft pieces, gaskets and templates, engraved timber, leather and glass, and metal cutting or marking on fibre lasers. Send a vector file (SVG, AI, DXF or PDF with real dimensions) for cutting, and a raster image or vector for engraving; note material, thickness and whether you want cut lines, engrave/etch, or both, and how many colours or layers your file uses. Small jobs are often same-day to a couple of business days; multi-sheet or large production runs take longer. Pricing is quoted per job based on material, cutting time and sheet usage — ask whether material is supplied or BYO, and what finish (raw edge vs. sanded) to expect.
Bendigo is in VIC. No listed makers offering laser cutting within 50 km of Bendigo yet — MakerNear is a growing beta directory. Search below to see current listings, or check back — new workshops are added regularly.
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Laser cutting — common questions
Vector or raster — what file do I send?
Cutting needs a true vector file (SVG, AI, DXF or a PDF built from vectors) at real-world size, with cut lines on a separate layer or colour from engrave lines. Engraving-only jobs can also work from a high-resolution raster image — ask the maker which they prefer for your job.
What can be laser cut vs. only engraved?
Thin acrylic, plywood, MDF, paper/card, leather and thin fabric can usually be cut through. Metal needs a fibre laser (not every workshop has one) and is often marked/engraved rather than cut unless the sheet is thin. Glass, stone and ceramic are typically engraved/etched, not cut.
Can I supply my own material?
Often, yes — mention it in your brief and ask about size limits and any material types the workshop won't run (e.g. PVC, which releases chlorine gas when lasered, or unknown foams).
How fast can a laser job turn around?
Small single-sheet jobs are often same-day to a couple of business days; larger runs or complex multi-pass engraving take longer. Ask the maker for a turnaround estimate against your specific file.
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