| Approved Materials | ||
| Note: Materials not on this list must be approved by the lab manager before use | ||
| Material | Engrave | Cut |
| Paper | ||
| Cardboard | Yes | Yes |
| Matboard | Yes | Yes |
| Paper | Yes | Yes |
| Pressboard | Yes | Yes |
| Cork | Yes | Yes |
| Cloth | ||
| Natural Fibers | Yes | Yes |
| Leather | Yes | Yes |
| Polyester | Yes | Yes |
| Wood | ||
| Balsa | Yes | Yes |
| Plywood | Yes | Yes (up to 1/4”) |
| Oak | Yes | Yes (up to 1/4”) |
| Basswood | Yes | Yes (up to 1/4”) |
| Plastic | ||
| Acrylic | Yes | Yes (up to 1/4”) |
| Mylar | Yes | Yes |
| Lucite | Yes | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Ceramic | Yes | No |
| Glass | Yes | No |
| Tile | Yes | No |
| Marble | Yes | No |
| Metals | ||
| Coated Metals | Yes | No |
| Anodized Aluminum | Yes | No |
| Banned Materials | ||
| Vinyl | NO | NO |
| PVC | NO | NO |
| PVA | NO | NO |
| Lexan | NO | NO |
| Polystyrene (beadboard) | NO | NO |
| Polypropelene | NO | NO |
| Vinyl | NO | NO |
| Artificial Leather | NO | NO |
| Mirrored Metals | NO | NO |
| Galvanized Metals | NO | NO |