Phoenix Advanced AeronauticsDesign · Simulate · Build
Laser cutting services · Chandler, AZ

Laser cutting & engraving in the Phoenix East Valley

Send a file, get parts. We cut balsa, plywood, light ply, and basswood on a 29 × 45 in bed, engrave labels and logos, and specialize in model-aircraft parts. Pickup in Chandler by arrangement; nationwide shipping.

Chandler · Gilbert · Mesa · Tempe · Scottsdale · Phoenix · Queen Creek

What we do

Laser cutting

Your DXF, DWG, SVG, AI, EPS, or PDF cut in balsa, plywood, light ply, or basswood — up to 1/2 in thick on a 29 × 45 in bed. Thicker stock is often possible; ask.

Laser engraving

Text, logos, part numbers, and labels engraved on anything we cut, or on wood you bring us. Every part in a kit can carry its own engraved ID.

Model-aircraft parts

Our specialty: ribs, formers, spars, and sheeting cut from plans or CAD files. Retention tabs release clean, so parts need little or no sanding.

Hot-wire foam wing cores

4-axis CNC cores from 1,500+ airfoils — tapered, swept, or washed out, with spar channels cut in. Panels to 26 in span and 3 in thick.

Custom design work

No file? Send a sketch, a photo, or a paper plan and we draw it. Full custom R/C aircraft design to your specs is available too.

White-label kit runs

Production runs of short kits under your brand, shipped as nested labeled sheets ready to bag and sell. Minimum two kits.

Materials & limits

Balsa
to 1/2 in
Light ply
to 1/2 in
Plywood
to 1/2 in
Basswood
to 1/2 in
Bed size
29 × 45 in
Thicker stock
ask — often yes

Wood products only — no metal, no acrylic. Bring your own stock or use ours.

Why builders send us their files

  • Run by an aerospace engineer who has built model aircraft for decades — we read plans, not just files
  • Air assist on every cut: cleaner edges, less charring
  • Kerf-inset retention tabs — parts snap out flush with no tab stub to sand
  • Engraved part IDs, so nothing in the box is a mystery
  • Every job quoted before you commit

Common questions

Where are you located?
We're a shop in Chandler, Arizona. Local customers across the Phoenix East Valley — Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, Queen Creek, and Phoenix itself — can arrange pickup, and we ship nationwide.
What file formats do you accept?
DXF, DWG, SVG, AI, EPS, and PDF. If all you have is a sketch or a scanned paper plan, send it anyway — drawing it up is part of what we do.
What does a job cost?
Small jobs start around $30–$50 depending on sheet count and material. Every job is quoted before you commit, so you'll never be surprised by the price.
How long does it take?
Most jobs ship in 1–3 business days, and same-day service is available when the schedule allows. White-label kit runs can turn in as little as 24 hours.
Can I supply my own wood?
Yes. Ship it or drop it off, and any unused stock comes back with your finished parts.
Do you cut metal or acrylic?
No — we cut wood products only: balsa, plywood, light ply, and basswood, plus foam on the hot-wire machine.

Have a file ready?

Upload it with your material and thickness, and we'll come back with a price and a turnaround. Not sure it will cut? Send it anyway and we'll tell you.