Balsa Wood Laser Cutting Quote

Laser cutting allows precise and repetitive cuts at an affordable price.

• There are two types of laser modes: Vector Cutting which can cut through an item and Rastering or engraving for pictures or text.  If an object is Vector cut just for looks and not to cut through the material, the cost would be equivalent to cutting through 1/32 inch balsa $0.032 per inch.

• Vector Cutting: Please feel free to request any shape or size of laser cut balsa less than or equal to 5/16" x 12" x 24" and we will provide you with a quote for how much it would cost to cut.  Our hourly rate for setup and programming is $28.00 per hour. Please fill in the message box below or email us at jrzimmer@ix.netcom.com and describe the item you are looking for and or email a picture, .dwg, .cdr, or a .dxf file for us to review.  In order to limit setup and programming time if you have the capabilities to do so please draw out your pattern and save it as a CorelDRAW, AutoCAD, or similar style file with a .dwg, .cdr, or a .dxf file extension.  There are some compatibility issues with AutoCAD and lasers so CorelDraw is preferred.  We use CorelDRAW version 11 but any lower version will work.  Drawings must be drawn on one or more 12x24 layout spaces.  Only 5/16" x 12" x 24" or less balsa will be able to be cut.  We do have the capabilities to draw your file given adequate drawings, pictures, or instructions to go by for $28.00 per hour.

	Laser Cutting Head

• Rastor Cutting: The laser engraving area measures 12" x 24" x 6" in size but items can be as large as 26-1/4" x 12-3/4" x 6" in size.
• We recommend 400 dots per inch (DPI) resolution for pictures to minimize cost and achieve a good engraved look.  For Text however, 200 will work well.  1200 DPI has a tendency to scorch balsa causing a burnout.  75 looks a lot like sewing threaded images and letters.

1200 dots/inch Rastering: $0.94 per square inch	600 dots/inch Rastering: $0.74 per square inch	400 dots/inch Rastering: $0.47 per square inch	300 dots/inch Rastering: $0.39 per square inch	200 dots/inch Rastering: $0.28 per square inch	75 dots/inch Rastering: $0.14 per square inch

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Picture Puzzle	Laser Engraved White Particle Board
	Laser engraved white particle board measures 7x11x3/4 inch.  The cost to engrave a picture is $14.00.  This includes materials and digitizing the image.  Pictures must not be copyrighted.
Purchase a one of a kind puzzle of your favorite picture for $6.00.  This includes materials and digitizing the image.  Puzzle has a balsa back and measures 4" x 5-1/2" x 1/4" in size.  Perfect for a team gift for a coach, team picture for each team member, or just for a neat thing to have on the edge of your desk.  Pictures must not be copyrighted.

Balsa wood dice for $0.50 per each die.

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Specialized Balsa Wood, LLC
405 8th Street SE, Unit #2
Loveland, CO 80537-6491
(970) 461-WOOD (9663) phone & (970) 461-9662 fax
Email to Jake Zimmer:
jake@specializedbalsa.com

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