UV Laser Cutting Machine for Seashell & Mother of Pearl
Cuts natural shell, mother of pearl, and abalone from your design file. The 355 nm UV laser cuts cold — without the heat that scorches the edge — so shell comes off clean instead of burnt and yellowed.
What this machine cuts
Pieces customers have cut on this machine — shell, mother of pearl, abalone.
Shell jewelry pieces
Mother of pearl earrings
Abalone inlays
Buttons & shell logos
What it cuts, and how thick
Built for shell, but it'll handle other thin, delicate materials too.
Materials it cuts
Good for inlays, earrings, pendants, buttons, brand logos, and decorative shell parts. It's for delicate, organic, and thin material — not metal.
Small workshop, or higher volume?
Both cut shell the same way. Pick the body that fits your bench and your output.
- Compact desktop body — sits on a benchtop, good where space is tight
- 100 × 100 mm work area, for small to medium shell pieces
- Light at about 70 kg — easy to move and set up
- Suits individual artisans, boutique makers, and prototyping
- Larger industrial-style body built for higher-volume production
- 110 × 110 mm work area — cuts slightly bigger shell pieces
- Heavier at about 130 kg — a more stable frame for repeat cutting
- Made for jewelry workshops running daily batches
Not sure which one? Tell us your volume and we'll point you to one.
Can you run it? Yes.
You don't need to be a laser expert. If you can use design software and set a focus, you can run it — and we train you on the rest.
Open your design
Bring your file into the software — AI, DXF, PLT, or an image — and set the shape, pattern, or logo to cut.
Set the focus
Lay your shell down and set focus on the motorized Z-axis. No gauges to fuss with.
Press start
Hit run and the galvo head cuts the piece in seconds — no burnt edge to clean up after.
The software & files it takes
Design in the tools you already use, control with EZCAD.
Runs the galvo head. Import your vector file, set power, speed, and passes, then cut. Included with the machine.
Draw your artwork in whichever design tool you already know, then send it through to cut. No need to switch your workflow.
The machine cutting shell, on camera
Footage of UV cuts on natural shell and mother of pearl.
Pick your power, check the specs
Both powers cut the same shell range — choose by how fast and how much you run.
The standard setup for shell and mother of pearl — clean cuts and fine detail, good for studios and small batches.
More power for quicker cuts and denser or slightly thicker shell — for higher daily volume.
Questions we get about shell cutting
The things buyers ask before they order.
Can it cut mother of pearl and abalone?
Yes — that's what it's built for, along with natural seashell. Shells vary in hardness and layering, so we cut a test piece in your actual material before you order, not just a stock sample.
Will the edge burn or turn yellow?
No. The 355 nm UV beam cuts cold, so it doesn't scorch or yellow the edge the way a CO₂ or fiber laser does. The edge comes off smooth and white.
How thick can it cut?
Up to about 3 mm on natural shell, mother of pearl, and abalone, and up to 0.5 mm on soft polymers. Thicker or denser shell is cut in a few light passes — still clean, just slower.
Should I get 10W or 15W?
10W is the standard for shell jewelry and small craft pieces. Go with 15W if you cut denser or thicker shell, or you're running higher daily volume and want it faster.
Can I send my own shell for a test cut?
Yes, and we recommend it — especially if your shell is thick, curved, layered, or expensive. Send the material or your design file and we'll cut it and send it back before you decide.
Is the Mini model enough for a small studio?
For most small studios, custom jewelry makers, and new shell businesses, yes. If you cut larger pieces or run daily batches, the Pedestal model is the steadier choice.
Bought from overseas, still looked after
A factory behind the machine, not a reseller. Here's what comes with it.
Free sample first
Send your design or your own shell and we'll cut a real sample in the factory, then ship it back before you order.
We answer within a day
Message us on WhatsApp and a real person replies. Plus 1–2 days of training, remote or on-site, on the software and material settings.
Warranty + parts
Covers the UV source, galvo head, and controller, with spare parts shipped direct from the factory.
Send your design. We'll cut a free shell sample.
See your own pendant, earring, or inlay cut on this machine — clean edge, no burning — before you decide anything.
- Material — seashell, mother of pearl, or abalone
- Thickness of the shell
- A photo or your design file
- What you're making — earrings, pendant, inlay, button
- Roughly how many pieces a day