Laser Cutter Approved Materials

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