Good
HDF (fiberboard)
- Cuts and engraves images and lines well, commonly 1/8" thickness, sides of cut go black or dark brown (doesn't affect top or bottom face though)
Acrylic
- Cuts a sharp edge, engraves lines well and images fairly well, commonly 1/8"-1/4"
Plywood
- Cuts fairly well, engraves images and lines very nicely, commonly 1/8"-1/4", sometimes slightly burns and causes discoloration around edges
BAD
Lexan
- Despite appearance is not the same as acrylic and produces toxic chlorine gas when cut
Chlorine Containing Compounds
- Similar to lexan, it will produce toxic chlorine gases
Metals
- Reflect too much of the light used in our CO2 laser to cut effectively or be safe for use
- Metals with certain coatings may still be engraved
Have another material you want to cut?
Ask us if your material can be cut/engraved and we will do our best to help you out