Fabrication Services

MakerLabs' fabrication team can help you bring your ideas to life. We specialize in laser cutting and CNC machining. Have a different type of project you'd like to make? Email us at hello@makerlabs.com to see if it's something we can help you with.

Laser Cutting

Our laser cutters can cut/engrave wood, metal, acrylic, leather, and more! Our standard turnarounds for small projects are 5 to 7 days. Rush turnarounds are available at and additional cost. We can cut materials up to 4’ x 8’.

Rates

Regular (5 to 7 day turnaround):                                              
$2.50/minute with a $50 minimum*

Rush (less than 5 days): 
$3.75/minute with a $75 minimum*

Same Day:**
$5/minute with an $100 minimum*

Approximate Cutting Time based on materials

Thin things (ie. paper): 50 inches per minute
3mm acrylic or baltic birch plywood: 30 inches per minute
6mm acrylic or baltic birch plywood: 15 inches per minute

CNC Machining

Our CNC routers can cut MDF, plywood, hardwood, plastics, and aluminium up to 4'x8'. It's great for furniture, signs, and anything that has a 2D profile.

Rates

Regular (1 to 2 week turnaround):                                                  
$3.00/min with a $150 minimum*

Rush (less than 1 week):                    
$4.50/min with a $225 minimum*

Same Day:**
$6.00/min with a $300 minimum*

Removing Tabs $1 per tab

Fibre Laser Cutting

Fiber laser cutters are particularly known for their ability to cut through different metals with great precision and speed. They can easily cut through materials like stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, copper, brass, titanium, and other alloys.

Rates

Regular (1 to 2 week turnaround):                                              
$20.00/minute with an $150 minimum*

Rush (less than 1 week): 
$30.00/minute with a $225 minimum*

Same Day:**
$40.00/minute with a $300 minimum*

Rates do not include de-burring.

  • We prefer vector based files, preferably in PDF format. Please make sure all dimensions of the file are indicated in your request.

  • Please make sure that anything that is meant to be engraved is black, and vectors that are meant to be traced or cut are distinctly different colours (ie. red for cutting, yellow for tracing).

  • We do have a variety of materials for sale including baltic birch plywood, MDF, acrylic, metals, etc.

  • We will send you an online invoice prior to starting your job, and require payment in full in advance.

*Additional charges may apply for design, file prep, and processing.
**Subject to availability

Fabrication FAQs

Other Fabrication Rates

Need an eye catching shop display or point of sale stand for your products? Have a custom woodworking or metal working project in mind? Send us information about your project to receive a quote. We can work with wood, metal, and plastics to fit your brand and budget.

Rates

File Set-up, Design work, Vectorization, 3D Modeling

Regular (5 to 7 day turnaround):
$37.50 per 15 minutes                             

Rush (less than 5 days):                    
$56.25 per 15 minutes

Same Day:**
$75 per 15 minutes

Woodworking & Metalworking

Regular (1 to 2 week turnaround):
$150/hr, with a 30 minute minimum              

Rush (less than 1 week):                    
$225/hr, with a 30 minute minimum              

Same Day:**
$300/hr, with a 30 minute minimum


Note: We no longer accept full service 3D printing projects. Alternatively you can print through Shapeways or Hubs.