Laser Engraving Materials
These materials can be cut and/or engrave:
These materials can NOT be cut or engraved:
These materials can be cut and/or engrave:
2-Ply Acrylics
Available in thicknesses from 0.004" to 1/4" & a wide variety of two-color combinations (Used for signs, key chains, magnets, instrument panels, etc.)
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
Up to 1/4" in thickness
Cast Acrylic
Better choice over Extruded Acrylic for engraving (engraving has a frosted appearance)
Cloth
Felt, cotton, denim, rayon, polyester, etc. (cut edges will not fray with synthetic blends)
Extruded Acrylic
Better choice for cutting not engraving (cuts well but does not engrave frosted like cast acrylic)
G10 Fiberglass
Variety of thicknesses usually 0.020" or 0.032" (small pieces and quantities - very messy & smoky)
Natural Materials
Leather, cork, deer antler (thin material can be cut, but engraves with great contrast!)
Paper
card stock, matte board, scrap booking papers - (Papers can be engraved without being cut! Even engraved photos!)
Plexiglas
Up to 1/4" in thickness (cuts with a flame-fired, clear, polished edge)
Polyester (Mylar)
Stencil material in all available thicknesses
Wood
Veneer, plywood, balsa, basswood, MDF, bamboo, birch, cherry, walnut, maple, etc.
These materials can be engraved:
These materials can NOT be cut or engraved:
These materials can be cut and/or engrave:
Anodized Metals
Aluminum, brass, steel, etc.
Ceramic Tile
Multi-tile murals, custom designs, and photos
Glass
Wine glasses, wine bottles, votive cups, candles holders
Powder-Coated Metals
Most any coated metal
Stone
Slate, marble, granite, agate, tumbled Stones
These materials can NOT be cut or engraved:
These materials can NOT be cut or engraved:
These materials can NOT be cut or engraved:
Vinyl
Contains chlorine (emits chlorine gas when cut. Harmful vapors and highly corrosive)
Polycarbonate
Burns and discolors
PVC
Contains chlorine (emits chlorine gas when cut. Harmful vapors and highly corrosive)