MATERIALS
PLYWOOD
MDF
FABRIC
ACRYLIC
and more …
LASER CUTTING MATERIALS
Greetings and welcome to our laser cutting materials section! Here, you will find a comprehensive list of materials that we have worked with in the past. Please take note that this list is specific to laser cutting only, as certain materials can be hazardous to both the technician and the machine when cut using a CO2 machine. However, this does not mean that we cannot cut your material. If you're unsure, please visit our CNC machine section or send us an email, as we may be able to utilize our CNC milling capabilities for your project. As we do not keep a lot of materials in-house due to their size, we rely on local sources to order materials on the same day. We also accept materials that you provide, and you may arrange for drop-off by contacting our team via email or give us a ring.
The most commonly used materials in laser cutting include MDF, plywood, maple, cherry, mahogany, pine, walnut, and oak for wood; cast and extruded acrylic; paper/cardstock without vinyl or adhesive; and various fabrics such as vegan/natural leather, satin, felt, cotton, silk, lace, polyester, among others.
PLYWOOD
The thickest plywood we can cut is ¼” and laser engrave any depth you wish, just let us know the depth so we can quote accordingly.
CARDBOARD
We are capable of cutting corrugated cardboard, chipboard, temper board, and museum board up to a thickness of 1/4".
ACRYLIC
We are capable of cutting acrylic up to a maximum thickness of 3/8" and engraving it to any desired depth. Our engraving depth is preset, and our team can provide reference images upon request. If you require a specific depth for your project, please inform us, and we can help you find the appropriate settings. The engraved areas will have a frosted finish, and the contrast will depend on the color and opacity of the acrylic. Additionally, the acrylic edge will be smooth and closed to a polished edge, with no discoloration.
MDF
We are capable of cutting MDF up to a thickness of 3/8", and we can laser engrave it to any depth that you require. It is important to note that MDF is a highly dense material, so the cutting process will take significantly longer than that of plywood.
SOLID WOOD
We can laser cut solid wood up to a maximum thickness of 1/4", and engrave it to any desired depth. However, please bear in mind that when engraving solid wood with a wood fiber texture, such as zebra wood, the fiber/vein textures will be visible on the engraved surface.
FABRIC
We have the ability to laser cut any fabric that is considered safe for laser cutting, including cotton, felt, silk, linen, lace, polyester, or fleece. It is important to note that the fabric should not contain any adhesive or chlorine, which is commonly found in vinyl.
LASER CUTTING
Our primary method of production is from flat sheets of material, and we maintain an inventory of various materials which you can browse on our website. Additionally, you can provide your own materials by ordering online and having them shipped to our Ridgewood location, or by dropping them off at our studio. Collaborate with the team before sending any materials to the studio to ensure accurate delivery.
When engraving, there are fewer restrictions compared to cutting through materials. We can engrave objects that are up to 3” inches in height, but keep in mind that the object needs to be relatively flat and fit within our 4’x8’ bed area. If you plan to provide your own object for engraving, please ensure that it meets these requirements.