Full-service CO2 Laser Cutting Services!

We offer fast and free quotes, and our average production turnaround time is 3 to 5 business days to make high-quality laser cuts.

Rush projects are available in 1 to 2 days.

American Laser Cutter: Your Partner in Precision and Innovation

American Laser Cutter is a leading provider of professional laser cutting and engraving services in Los Angeles. With our state-of-the-art equipment and team of skilled technicians, we offer a wide range of laser cutting solutions to meet the needs of businesses and individuals alike.

Our Services:

Custom Laser Cutting: Our team can create custom laser-cut pieces to your exact specifications. Whether you need intricate signage, personalized products, or architectural models, we can bring your vision to life.

Professional laser cutting services offer precise and efficient cutting solutions for a wide range of materials, including wood, acrylic, fabric, and more. These services are ideal for businesses and individuals who need high-quality custom parts, prototypes, or products. Professional laser cutting often involves advanced equipment and skilled technicians who can handle complex designs and large-scale production.

Prototyping: Need to quickly and efficiently create prototypes for your new product? Our laser cutting services can help you turn your ideas into tangible objects.

Production: For larger-scale production runs, we can handle the entire process from design to manufacturing.

Questions? You can email americanlaserco@gmail.com or call us at 213-866-4738.

What We Stock

1/4 Acrylic (clear, black, white, other colors can be ordered).

1/8 Acrylic (clear, black, white, other colors can be ordered).

1/4 Ply wood

1/8 Ply wood

Stencil material (oil board)

OTHER COLORS, MATERIALS, AND THICKNESSES CAN BE ORDERED. There are some random colors and thicknesses in the shop.

Feel free to bring in your materials. If they are not on the safety list, please email us at americanlaserco@gmail.com with a manufacturer's safety data sheet.

Please note that if it is on the never-cut list, we absolutely cannot cut it for our safety, which includes any PVC product.

How Is Laser Cutting Priced?

We aim to make laser cutting simple and transparent. Here’s how our pricing works:

🔧 Standard Service

Turnaround: 3–5 business days after design approval

Minimum Cutting Fee: $65 (materials not included, all quotes are custom)

*Larger projects may require additional time, and/or if materials are out of stock.

⚡ Rush Service

Turnaround: 1–2 business days

Rush Minimum: $120 (materials not included, all quotes are custom)

Sample Quote

Project: Custom 12″ × 12″ square, ¼″ white acrylic
Material Cost: $10.50 (1 sheet of ¼″ white acrylic)

Rate Total per unit:

Cutting $2.45

Scoring $0.27

Engraving $109.68

What Materials Do We Keep in Stock?

If you don't see your material, thickness, or color listed here, feel free to reach out to us, as we may be able to order it. You are also welcome to provide your own material.

Acrylic

clear 1/4 - $10.50 per sqft

clear 1/8 - $5.50 per sqft

white 1/8- $7.50 per sqft 

white 1/4 - $10.50 per sqft

black 1/8 - $6.50 per sqft  

black 1/4 - $10.50 per sqft 

plywood 1/8 (2.7mm) - $2.50 per sqft

plywood 1/4 (5.0mm) - $4.50 per sqft

oil board - $4.50 per sheet

protective coating - $4 per sqft

“All we do is Laser cutting, and these guys are professionals. We have been working together for a little bit now, and they are pretty much my main supplier at this point.*****”

— L

WHAT MATERIALS CAN BE LASER CUT?

SAFE MATERIALS

Professional laser cutting services can cut or engrave a variety of materials, including wood, paper, cork, and some plastics.

Material:

many kinds of wood

plywood / composite woods

paper, card stock

cardboard, carton

cork

acrylic / plexiglass / PMMA

mylar

solid styrene

depron foam

gator foam

cloth / felt / hemp / cotton

leather

magnetic Sheet

NON-CHLORINE-containing rubber

Coroplast ('corrugated plastic')

“Jonathan did a nice job cutting for me on several work and personal projects in plastic. They have a large machine with large capacity.*****”

— Dev

WE DON'T JUST LASER CUT, WE ALSO LASER ENGRAVE

We don't just laser cut, we also offer laser engraving services. We can engrave on a variety of materials. Engraving is a great way to add a personal touch to your projects.

THE PROS OF LASER CUTTING

One of the biggest advantages of using a laser engraving machine is that it allows you to make custom products with unique designs. You can even add text to your product! Another advantage is that laser engravers are very fast.

LASER CUTTING RESOURCES

recommended designer - https://www.fiverr.com/calondesainer

recommended courier - https://www.roadie.com

American Laser Cutter, based in Los Angeles, offers a comprehensive suite of laser cutting solutions tailored for both individuals and businesses. We distinguish ourselves through a unique blend of accessibility, expertise, and advanced technology. Our core offerings include DIY (Do-It-Yourself) laser cutting services, where clients can rent and operate industrial-grade CO2 laser cutters, including unique large-format machines (3'x4' and 4'x5') unparalleled for self-service in LA. Complementing this, we provide professional laser cutting, engraving, and scoring services for those preferring a hands-off approach or requiring large-scale production, guaranteeing fast turnaround times. We specialize in a wide array of materials such as wood, acrylic (including 1/2 inch thick acrylic), fabric, leather, paper, cardboard, and foam, and even stock common plexiglass and plywood for client convenience. Beyond direct cutting, American Laser Cutter is a true laser hub, offering expert training, including an "Intro to LightBurn" course available remotely or on-site, to empower users with software mastery and material knowledge. We also provide laser cutter repair and maintenance services, leveraging over a decade of experience to support clients with our machines, ensuring consistent operation and offering valuable technical support during all DIY sessions.

LASER CUTTER VECTOR EXPORT SETTINGS

DXF, PDF, or AI only

AutoCAD 08 - 2013    

 Export in millimeters

Send as a cut-ready file

Export text as curves (not font)

Export bitmap as PNG

Unfilled (just the outline) 

.001 or hairline in Corel 

Red For Cut   -  Blue For Etch  - Green For Score Line    

Include a 25 mm square on your page for size referencing, or give us the file dimensions

We need a minimum of .25 inch bleed room from the edge of the material.

Please make sure you do not have multiple pages or hidden elements layered on top of each other

The big bed is 4 x 5 feet, the max cut is 46 x 58 inches. Our standard beds are 3 x 4 feet with a max cut of 34 x 46 inches.

*Please note we are not responsible for defective cuts due to file errors or for material defects if you provide your own material.

What we can’t cut

PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) vinyl

Pleather / artificial leather / chemically tanned and colored leather

Polycarbonate/Lexan

ABS

HDPE/milk bottle plastic

Polystyrene Foam

Polypropylene Foam

Epoxy

Fiberglass

Glass

Metal

Coated Carbon Fiber