Manchester Metropolitan University purchase their 4th Universal Laser
Gurjit Singh
Hobarts have had the pleasure to work closely with Manchester Metropolitan University for a number of years, supplying the University three VLS6.60, so we were delighted to be contacted when the decision had been made to purchase an additional larger laser cutter.
After successfully using their 3 VLS6.60 -60 watt lasers the University were keen to bring in a larger laser to enable the Architecture department to complete larger scale projects.
After discussions with the University about available installation space size and the cutting area needed to suit the Architecture team, the ILS12.75 – 100 Watt Laser was the perfect choice for the University. With an impressive processing area of 1219 x 610mm (twice as large as the largest PLS or VLS laser platforms) and a dual laser of 2 x 50 watt cartridges this laser offers the University all of the flexibility and power needed. The ILS offers unrivalled reliability and quality for processing larger material at greater speed.
All Hobarts technicians are fully conversant and qualified on the Universal range. Their knowledge of the laser cutters, in particular the ILS allowed for the installation at the Manchester Metropolitan University to only take a day, this also included time for training the University staff on their new laser.
Hobarts are delighted to be working with Manchester Metropolitan University again and wish them all the best with their new laser!
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The quality of the wood (birch ply, 3mm) was excellent and service (communication, dispatch, delivery, invoicing) was superb. Very happy, will definitely use Hobarts again
Review given here is based on using a laser to cut out designs.
Material has a slight texture on one side and smooth on the other. Using a laser I tested cutting on the textured side. It takes a while to find the right speed/power settings to cut smoothly. In the first instance I just created a square 10mm wide and played with the settings until it cut through cleanly. If the settings are not right for your particular laser, the material will rebind on the cut as it melts. On doing more intricate cuts with cuts almost 1mm apart, the original settings were too high and had to be dialled down to prevent warping and melting. Once the settings were satisfactory, I achieved quite good results. I will use this material to create window frames for models for my personal use.
Recommend for laser cutting but ensure you get your settings right.