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Brighton and Hove Plastics offers a friendly and affordable bespoke laser cutting and engraving service for Sussex and the rest of the UK. No job is too small. We can work from digital files or hand-drawn images to create the perfect results for you.
Our Machines
The CO2 laser cutting machine can be used on a wide range of materials and has a bed size of 1200mm x 900mm to handle most jobs. Below is a list of the materials we can cut and engrave.
Cutting - Acrylic, Polypropylene, Neoprene, Foam, Wood sheet, Veneered MDF, Paper/Card, Fabrics and more...
Engraving - Ceramics, Glass/Mirror, Acrylic, Wood sheet, Veneered MDF,
​How Much?
We offer free quotations on all jobs. We can usually quote you the same day if you send us a file or drawing from which to work. The quote is calculated by working out how long the job will take us to complete and will include the cost of any materials you may require
How Long?
laser cutting and engravingUsually, it takes us 3 - 5 working days to turn around a laser cutting job, depending on how busy we are. If you need some laser cutting done quickly, we will happily give you a quote for a speedy turnaround if we can fit it in.
How do I start?
The first thing you need to do if you would like some laser cutting done is to send us a file via email at brightonandhoveplastics@gmail.com
File Setup
We would appreciate your files being presented as clearly as possible to provide you with the best laser cutting and engraving results and a swift turnaround. Here are a few tips that may assist you in your preparation.
Cutting and Engraving
Our laser cutter is capable of three different cutting styles. You can specify the cut type you would like using three different colour lines.
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File Layout
You must leave at least 5 mm between different components; if lines are too close, it can create burn marks.
It is also essential that you give us at least one dimension so we can make sure the items are the correct size. For example, the “A” in the diagram is 100 mm tall, as noted on the cutting sheet.
The maximum working area of our machines is 1200 mm x 900 mm. Email us if you would like to cut something that exceeds these dimensions, and we can help.
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File Format
For the best results, try and send us your digital images and vector files in the following formats
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- DXF
- Illustrator (Ai)
- Coral Draw
- SVG
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If you cannot submit files in these formats, we can work from almost any image, from hand-drawn sketches to pixelated JPEGs, as long as you clarify what you want. You may have to pay a small fee if the drawing requires much work or cleaning.
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Checklist
Before you submit your email enquiry, make sure you have thought about the following -
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- Material type
- Material Thickness
- Timescale
- Size of your components
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