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 business 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
Note that turnaround time is based on business day (Monday to Friday).
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
Note that turnaround time is based on business day (Monday to Friday).
Metal Laser Cutting
Using our metal laser cutter, we can easily cut through materials like stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, copper, brass, titanium, and other alloys.
Note that the material thickness that can be cut through is dependent on the type of metal being cut.
Copper & Brass: Up to 2mm
Aluminum: Up to 5mm
Stainless Steel: Up to 6mm
Mild Steel: Up to 12mm
Rates
Regular (7 to 10 day turnaround):
$20.00/minute with a $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.
Note that turnaround time is based on business day (Monday to Friday).
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We prefer vector based files, preferably in PDF format. Please make sure all dimensions of the file are indicated in your request.
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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).
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We do have a variety of materials for sale including baltic birch plywood, MDF, acrylic, metals, etc.
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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.
Rush fees are subject to availability and are typically double the cost. Please inquire for more information.
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 that turnaround time is based on business day (Monday to Friday).
Note: We no longer accept full service 3D printing projects. Alternatively you can print through Shapeways or Hubs.
Laser Cutting
Fabrication Rates
$2.50/minute
$50 Minimum
5 to 7 day Turnaround
Rush & same day service available for additional fees
File set-up & design fees may apply
CNC Machining
$3.00/minute
$150 Minimum
5 to 7 day Turnaround
Rush & same day service available for additional fees
Woodworking,
Metal Working,
& Design work
$150/hour
$50 Minimum
5 to 7 day Turnaround
Rush & same day service available for additional fees
Metal Laser Cutting
$20/minute
$150 Minimum
5 to 7 day Turnaround
Rush & same day service available for additional fees