Laser Engraved Wood

ABOUT LASERLEA

Laserlea is a laser cutting & design studio established in 2011, that specialises in all things laser, CNC and design. Established by creatives with bags of passion for design and love for laser we offer a high quality, affordable laser cutting and engraving service.

We work with creatives across the country to help bring their projects to life. We can produce one off pieces and bulk batches.

We love Laser CUTTING

Contact us via email with your project description and we will provide you with a quote. We are on hand to guide you through it all whether you are a novice or an experienced user wanting to experiment further.

Jodrell Bank Laser Cutting

What is CO2 laser engraving/cutting?

Laser is an acronym – Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. It’s a bit of a mouthful that lot, so some kind soul decided to shorten it.  

Although many see it as a new technology, laser cutting history dates back a hundred years.  The genius Albert Einstein, in 1917,  laid out the theoretical foundations to make the laser possible in his paper On the Quantum Theory of Radiation.  Other scientists further innovated on Einstein’s ideas. Different advancements in the first half of the century made the contemporary technology possible. 

The first pulsing laser prototype dates back to 1960. Soon afterwards came the first gas laser capable of continuous operation. In the 60s, laser cutting was seen as a solution. The problem to match the solution was still missing. It didn’t take long for people to realise the potential applications in different industries.  This led to the inception of the first production laser cutting machines in 1965. Western Electric, the company responsible for making these machines, used them to cut holes in diamond dies.

Laser Cut Wood

How Does a CO2 Laser Work?

At the start of the laser cutting process, the laser device creates a beam of light and directs it towards the outlet via mirrors. The mirrors form a resonator that builds up the light energy in the beam.

On its way, it goes through a focusing lens that concentrates the beam. The cutting head has a nozzle in it which channels the beam onto the working piece. The focused laser beam melts the material.

Our CO2 laser cutting machines are a clean and precise way to cut a broad range of materials like acrylic, cardboard, fabrics, textiles, wood, leather, MDF and much more. 

We love Laser ENGRAVING

Contact us via email with your project description and we will provide you with a quote. We are on hand to guide you through it all whether you are a novice or an experienced user wanting to experiment further.