Laser Cutting Model Making

As part of our youth programming yukonstruct hosted a workshop on making laser cut 3d models.

Laser cutting model making.

Replica model making is a large sector where we can provide laser cutting and fabrication services. We love seeing the models our customers from all round the world create using our architectural components and scenery detailing kits. Laser cutting architectural models and small scale railway scenery is the perfect production method saving you production time. We can also undertake conversions and cut away sections from existing items including machinery and vehicles.

Participants were 10 to 13 years old and learned the basics of setting up files for cutting on our epilog laser cutter yukonstruct is the first makerspace. Laser cutting is very practical and useful in the the construction of models and adds an additional option for highly detailed presentations. Laser cutting successful laser cutting demands absolute precision and a vast knowledge of compatible materials. The cuts are precise and clean no other post processing is required.

Using laser cutter technology in model making trotec s laser cutting machines can cut wood cardboard paper foam polystyrene foils films acrylic plastics textiles and many more materials. Laser cut 3d models. Draw your designs in a cad program and the laser will cut with maximum precision and detail. Learn more about our laser cutting services.

Laser cutting bridges the gap between conventional model making and 3d printing. Precision laser cutting produces perfect results with realistic depth intricate detail and longevity. Replicas include cars planes machinery and structures for museums shopping centres and public spaces. This is technique used by many architects and architecture students to speed up the model making process.

Each component of the model each roof plane exterior walls ground plane columns beams etc is cut out and becomes like a puzzle piece each puzzle piece is then assembled and glued to form the final model.