Laser Cutter / CNC Acceptable Materials
It is your responsibility to identify and measure your material accurately.
Calipers are available in the lab.
Paper and Board
| Material | Name | Thickness (in) |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Board | 1ply 2ply |
|
| Chipboard | 1ply 2ply |
.044 .058 |
|
Corrugated Cardboard |
1/8" 3/16" 1/4" |
.123 .152 .25 |
| Crescent Board | 1ply 3ply |
|
| Foilboard | 1ply | .018 |
| Illustration Board | 100# | .09 |
| Mat Board | 1ply | .05 |
| Museum Board |
2ply 4ply |
.027 .06 |
| Newsboard |
1ply 3ply |
.05 .08 .13 |
| Process Board | 100# | .05 |
| Taskboard |
1/64" 1/32" 1/8" |
.039 .064 .125 |
| Vellum | Sheet | .003 |
Wood
| Material | Thickness (in) |
|---|---|
| Basswood | .0325, .042, .09, .093, .125, .1875, .25, .68 |
| Birch Plywood | .125, .195, .232 |
| Handy Panel | .125 |
| Masonite | .1875 |
| MDF | .22 |
| Sand Ply | .2025 |
Prohibited Materials
The following materials can not be cut on the laser cutter:
- Lexan
- PVC
- Styrene
- Polycarbonate
- Plexiglass
- Vinyl
- Foam Core
- Metals
- Double Wall Corrugated Cardboard