Creativity Commons at RecPlex

Library Makerspace at RecPlex
A place for Innovation, Learning & Creativity!

Laser Cutter and Engraver

Example Projects:

  • Acrylic night-light
  • Personalized picture frame
  • Holiday ornaments
  • Luggage tags
  • Coasters
  • Cutting boards
  • Customized tumblers, mugs, and glassware
  • Signs
  • Jewelry

Equipment Details - xTool P2: 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Cutter

Price List

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The xTool P2 works with dozens of different materials and can safely print on any laser-compatible material, with examples below. Creativity Commons recommends Proofgrade™ materials for automatic settings and perfect results. Other materials can be used after approval from Creativity Commons staff. The P2 is compatible with different file formats, including SVG, DXF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIF, CR2, and many more style formats.


Work Area

  • Bed Size: 26.7'' × 14.1'' (680 x 360mm)
  • Processing Area: 23.6'' × 12.1'' (600 x 308mm)
  • Max. Workpiece Height
    • With tray 2.5" (64mm)
    • Without tray 2.7" (71mm)
    • With riser base 8.5" (215mm)
  • Rotary engraving diameter
    • With riser base 0-180mm
    • Without riser base 3-50mm

Acceptable Material Types

Proofgrade™ materials are recommended. You may bring in your own items to etch or cut, but Library staff must check that the items are safe to use with the laser. If staff members have any doubt about safety, the item will not be allowed in the laser.


Material Cutting Engraving Available for Purchase*
Wood (unfinished and untreated) Yes Yes Yes
Leather Yes Yes Yes
Acrylic / Plexiglass Yes Yes Yes
Fabric Yes Yes Yes
Paper Yes Yes Yes
Cardboard Yes Yes Yes
Mylar Yes Yes No
Rubber Yes Yes No
Cork Yes Yes No
Glass No Yes No
Marble No Yes No
Rubber Stamps No Yes No
Stone No Yes No
Ceramic Tile No Yes No
Slate No Yes No
Coated Metal No Yes No
Anodized Aluminum Alloy No Yes No
Anodized Titanium Steel No Yes No
Stainless Steel † No Yes No

* See price list for materials available for purchase at Creativity Commons.

† For stainless steel, you need to spray a coating on it before marking it.

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