Basswood plywood
Cut with diode or CO2 · engrave with diode, CO2, or UV
Thin laser-grade plywood for layered art, ornaments and models.
Laser material guides
What each laser type can cut and engrave, which machines we track handle it, and what to watch out for.
Wood
MDF
Cut with diode or CO2 · engrave with diode, CO2, or UV
Medium-density fiberboard: cheap, flat and consistent for templates and signs.
Solid wood
Cut with diode or CO2 · engrave with diode, CO2, or UV
Hardwoods and softwoods for engraving, signs and cutting boards.
Plastics
Clear acrylic
Cut with CO2 · engrave with CO2 or UV
Transparent acrylic for edge-lit signs and displays.
Colored cast acrylic
Cut with CO2 · engrave with CO2 or UV
Opaque and colored cast acrylic for signs, keychains and inlays.
PVC and vinyl
Never laser this
Never laser PVC, vinyl or anything containing chlorine.
Metal
Anodized aluminum
Engrave with any laser type
Business cards, tags and phone cases: the laser removes the dye layer.
Powder-coated and painted metal
Engrave with any laser type
Coated tumblers, water bottles and painted signs.
Stainless steel
Engrave with infrared (1064 nm), fiber, MOPA fiber, or UV
Tumblers, tags, tools and jewelry.
Stone and glass
Leather and fabric
Fabric and felt
Cut with diode or CO2 · engrave with diode or CO2
Natural fabrics and felt for patches, appliqué and denim.
Genuine leather
Cut with diode or CO2 · engrave with diode, CO2, or UV
Vegetable-tanned leather for patches, wallets and keychains.
Leatherette (PU)
Cut with diode or CO2 · engrave with diode, CO2, or UV
Faux leather sheets for patches and tumbler wraps.
Paper and card
Paper and cardboard
Cut with diode or CO2 · engrave with diode, CO2, or UV
Cardstock, kraft paper and cardboard for cards, models and packaging.
Other
Cork
Cut with diode or CO2 · engrave with diode, CO2, or UV
Cork sheets and coasters.