Self-Service Laser Cutting
Self-Service Laser Cutting in Los Angeles: Your Personal Fabrication Lab
In the world of rapid prototyping and custom manufacturing, waiting on a third party can be a project killer. American Laser Cutter empowers you to take production into your own hands with our self-service laser cutting facility in Downtown Los Angeles. We provide the equipment and the space; you provide the creativity.
What is Self-Service Fabrication?
Think of it as a laundromat for high-end manufacturing. Instead of dropping off drawings and hoping the technician understands your vision, you walk in, load your files, and push the "Start" button yourself.
Total Autonomy: You control the workflow. Need to pause to check a fit? Want to change material mid-run? You make the calls, not us.
Privacy & Security: For startups working on sensitive IP or unreleased products, self-service ensures your designs never leave your sight.
Zero Lead Times: There is no queue for a quote. If the machine is open and you have a booking, your parts are getting cut immediately.
The Equipment: Commercial Power, Public Access
Self-service doesn't mean sacrificing power. We equip our renters with top-tier industrial machinery capable of handling heavy workloads.
100W - 180W CO₂ Lasers: These machines are workhorses. They cut faster and deeper than standard hobby lasers, allowing you to process thick architectural plywood, heavy leather, and 3/4" acrylic efficiently.
48" x 60" Bed Size: Our large-format machines enable you to cut full-scale furniture parts, large maps, or massive signage letters without having to splice pieces together.
Digital Workflow: Every station is equipped with LightBurn, ensuring a seamless transition from your design software (Illustrator, AutoCAD, Inkscape) to the laser interface.
How to Use the Self-Service Lab
We have designed our rental process to be as frictionless as possible for makers and professionals.
Book Your Slot: Appointments are required to ensure machine availability. We are open Mon-Fri, 10 am – 6 pm.
Safety Orientation: First-time users undergo a mandatory briefing on machine safety, fire prevention, and emergency stops.
Bring Your Stock: You are welcome to bring your own laser-safe materials (wood, paper, acrylic, etc.) or purchase what you need from our shop inventory.
Restriction: No PVC, Vinyl, or metal cutting allowed.
Who Uses Self-Service Lasers?
Prop Makers: Adjust armor patterns on the fly to fit a specific actor.
Architects: Test topography layers and structural elements for site models.
Small Businesses: Run a batch of 500 branded tags in an afternoon without paying per-unit service fees.
Take Control of Your Production
Stop relying on others to build your vision. Book a self-service laser cutting session at American Laser Cutter and get it done right, right now.
Studio: 1319 South Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Book Now: americanlaserco@gmail.com | 213-866-4738