Georgia Tech IEN Laser Lab FAQs 

Is there a Laser Lab community?

Yes! We have a community on Microsoft Teams that has information on the various types of lasers and other equipment located in the IEN Micro-Machining Laser Lab including but not limited to equipment specifications, tool usage instructions, related processing information, and standard operating parameters for various materials on the tools. Additionally, we are implementing a “Paper Club” where we as a community, come together at least once a month to analyze and discuss a paper on laser micro-machining processes and techniques on various materials. 

Are you currently doing trainings?

We are developing a combination of one-on-one and remote trainings to ensure the safety of our users and staff, while maintaining the equipment. 

FAQs about the Femtosecond Laser

How much does it cost to use the Femtosecond laser? 

$50/hr

How long will it take to make a cut? 

It depends but the laser is usually very fast

What size of material can I cut? 

The size limit of the stage that you can work with with the Zoom camera is 204mm x 190mm x 28mm (maximum height for galvo)

How do I use the tool? 

After you complete the training requirements, you will be given access to the tool and the door to the lab

Can I do alignment on the tool?

Yes, you can do up to 3 point alignment

What type of files does my design have to be in?

dwg or dxf files are best. The tool has it's own version of AutoCAD called OPTECAD so you can also draw directly on the tool 

Recommendations for first time users 

We recommend that you bring a test material and conduct a power and speed matrix to determine what parameters might work best for your use