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Fiber/CO₂/Diode Laser Metallurgy & CNC Subtractive Shaping

High-power laser cutting, welding, engraving, and CNC subtractive manufacturing. Metal, alloy, and precision component shaping.

> WORKFLOW
1.Submit SVG/STEP — we review for manufacturability
2.Material selection & toolpath planning
3.Fixture setup — laser bed or CNC vise
4.Cut/engrave — single pass or multi-pass as needed
5.Deburr, clean, inspect — photo QC standard
> MATERIALS_&_SUBSTRATES
304 Stainless Steel — cutting & deep engraving (fiber)
Mild Steel — cutting, marking, surface prep
Aluminum — engraving, CNC shaping, anodized marking
Cast Acrylic — flame-polish edge, crystal clear (CO₂)
Extruded Acrylic — cost-effective, consistent gauge
Plywood / Hardwood — raster engraving, precision inlay
Delrin / Acetal — CNC only (do not laser → formaldehyde)
Polycarbonate — CNC only (do not laser → burns, melts, toxic)
PVC — CNC only (do not laser → chlorine gas, lethal, corrosive)
MACHINES ▸ OPERATIONAL
CO₂ Laseroperational
100W CO₂
100W CO₂ laser for non-metal materials. Flame-polishes acrylic edges, cuts up to 0.5" in a single pass. 20×28" bed handles signage, display, and prototyping work. Air-assist standard on all cuts.
Shaper Origin CNCoperational
Shaper Origin + BenchPilot + Plate + Workstation + Studio + AutoPass
Handheld CNC router with computer-vision position tracking. ShaperTape fiducials on the workpiece let the camera correct position 1,000+ times per second — you guide the tool, it stays on the line. Full ecosystem: Plate fixturing, Trace scanning, Workstation vertical ops, BenchPilot guided routing, Studio design software, AutoPass adaptive clearing.
Laser Safety Glassesoperational
Wavelength-Specific OD6+ Laser Safety Eyewear
Wavelength-specific laser safety glasses. OD6+ rated with matched protection for the shop's laser inventory: 1064nm (fiber laser), 450nm (diode laser), 10.6µm (CO₂ laser). Each pair is labeled with its protected wavelength — use the glasses that match the active laser. ANSI Z136.1 compliant.
OB8 Full-Face Shieldoperational
OB8 — Laser-Rated Full-Face Protection
OB8 full-face protective shield with integrated safety goggles. Green-tinted visor filters bright light and laser scatter. Covers entire face — eyes, nose, mouth, chin. Adjustable head straps for secure fit. For laser cleaning, grinding, cutting, and any operation producing flying debris or intense light. NOT a substitute for wavelength-specific laser glasses — use both.
ALORAIR Air Scrubberoperational
3-Stage — MERV-10 Pre-Filter + HEPA + Activated Carbon
ALORAIR 3-stage air scrubber — MERV-10 pre-filter catches coarse particulate, HEPA traps fine dust and aerosols, activated carbon scrubs VOCs and breaks down residual ozone. Stackable, heavy-duty, industrial-grade. Runs continuous during shop operations and shifts to full-speed for O₃ clearance after sterilization cycles. Negative air capable when ducted — critical for containment during hazmat or high-particulate jobs.
Enerzen O-555 O₃ Generatoroperational
Enerzen O-555 — 60,000mg/hr Industrial Ozone Generator / Air Purifier / Deodorizer
Ozone-based sterilization for component recovery and decontamination. Gas-phase O₃ penetrates where liquids can't — electronics-safe, no residue, no moisture. Decades of experience with O₃ — operator grew up with dental-grade ozone sterilization as standard practice.
Predator 3500 Generatoroperational
Predator 3500 — Inverter Generator
3500W inverter generator for backup power and mobile operations. Clean sine-wave output safe for sensitive electronics and CNC controllers. Wheels and handle make it deployable anywhere — shop backup, outdoor fabrication, remote job sites.
Shop PPE Kitoperational
Respiratory, Face, Hand & Body Protection — Shop-Wide
Shop-wide PPE kit. Respiratory: 3M 65021 P100/OV half-face respirators ×2 (P100 particulate + organic vapor cartridge, NIOSH-approved). Face: Blue Eagle full-face impact shield with 2 spare visors. Hands: LOCCEF MicroFoam nitrile work gloves ×12 pairs + disposable nitrile for resin. Body: 2 heavy-duty aprons for guest use — grab one when you walk in.
KeenCut Evo2operational
KeenCut Evo2 — 64" Precision Rotary Cutter
64" Keencut Evolution-E2 precision rotary cutter. Three-in-one: semi-rigid, flexible, and fabric materials. Two-way cutting head works left or right-handed. Full-length Lift & Hold for easy loading, flip-over stops clamp material horizontally. Swing-over design stows under the bench. Cuts paper, vinyl, banner, foam board, PVC, Sintra, acrylic, aluminum composite, corrugated plastic, and textiles. The missing link between sheet stock and the laser bed — any material that shouldn't see a laser beam gets trimmed here.
MACHINES ▸ INCOMING
D600 Ultra Cut - Dual Source Laserincoming
Senfeng Tools D600 Ultra Cut — 1200W Fiber + 60W Diode
D600 Ultra Cut — dual-source CNC laser workstation with 1200W fiber + 60W diode in a single chassis. CNC-only: cutting and engraving on metals (carbon steel up to 12mm, stainless, aluminum, titanium) and non-metals (wood up to 25mm, acrylics, organics). Lead screw drive delivers ±0.01mm repeat positioning accuracy — the highest precision in the D-Series line. 600×600mm working area. 10m fiber output for flexible shop layout.
SPESYN Tool 3incoming
Precision Handheld Drill/Tap/Drive
Drill-press precision in a handheld form factor. Complete drill, tap, and drive bit kit. Portable precision for large parts, field work, and on-site fabrication where a drill press isn't practical. Moves between the Forge and Lab as needed.
Aqua-6 Water O₃ Generatorincoming
Aqua-6 — 120 mg/hr Water Ozone Generator
Aqua-6 water ozone generator. Infuses cold water with dissolved O₃ for chemical-free parts degreasing, component cleaning, and surface preparation. Zero residue — ozone reverts to oxygen, leaving nothing behind but clean. Available on demand from operator's home lab.
Portable Smoke Extractorincoming
Portable Fume Extraction Unit
Point-source fume extraction on wheels. Position the intake arm directly at the work — welding, soldering, or any process producing smoke that the fixed extraction doesn't catch.
> MACHINE_TIME_RATES
MACHINEPER/MIN
1200W Fiber Laser$4.58/min
100W CO₂ Laser$3.08/min
60W Diode Laser$2.68/min
CNC Router$2.58/min
+ SUBSTRATE / MATERIAL
Substrates priced separately. We source or you supply. Markup varies by material.
▸ Shaper Origin is mobile — on-site routing available. Travel: first 25 mi included, mileage surcharge 25–100 mi, premium 100+ mi. Fly-out available (client covers expenses).
See /resurrection for laser cleaning + 3D scanning — book on-site services together and save.
Shop labor rate: $75/hr (2× rush: $150/hr) — assembly, finishing, manual post-processing.
Rush orders: 2× listed rate. Overage billed in 1-min increments.
Creation video: raw footage or timelapse +$20 / edited reel +$45 / 4K custom +$150 — Raw is unedited machine POV. Timelapse condenses the run. Edited reel with highlights. 4K custom multi-angle cinematic. Sent with your order.
> TOLERANCES
CO₂ laser kerf: ~0.008" / 0.20mm (compensated in toolpath)
Fiber engraving depth: 0.001–0.020" (0.025–0.51mm) per pass
CNC positioning: ±0.002" / 0.05mm typical, ±0.001" / 0.025mm achievable
Sheet size limit: 600×600mm / 23.6×23.6" (fiber/diode) / 20×28" / 508×711mm (CO₂)
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▸ All generated toolpaths, fixtures, and design derivatives remain property of Inspire Applied. Want to own your files? Inquire about rights. We'll work with you to transfer them.
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