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HDF (Fiberboard)
Cuts and engraves images and lines well. Commonly used at 1/8" thickness.
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Edge Finish: Cuts darken the vertical sides of the piece, but do not noticeably burn the top or bottom face.
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Note: Please note that we do not cut 1/4" HDF.
Acrylic
Cuts with a sharp edge and commonly used at 1/8" to 1/4" thickness.
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Engraving: Engraves lines well and reproduces images fairly well.
Plywood
Cuts fairly well and commonly used at 1/8" thickness.
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Engraving & Finish: Engraves images and lines very nicely. Cuts can occasionally cause slight burning and minor discoloration around the edges.
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Note: Please note that we do not cut 1/4" plywood.
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Lexan
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Safety Warning: Despite looking like acrylic, Lexan is completely different and cannot be processed. It produces highly toxic chlorine gas when cut.
Chlorine-Containing Compounds
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Safety Warning: Similar to Lexan, these materials will produce toxic chlorine gases and are strictly prohibited.
Metals
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Compatibility: Standard metals reflect too much of the light used in our $CO_2$ laser to cut effectively or be safe for use.
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Engraving: Metals featuring specific coatings can still be engraved.
Have another material you want to cut?
Please do a bit of quick research on your material's laser-safety first, then send us an email! Let us know what you want to cut or engrave, and we will do our best to help you out.