Materials for Laser Cutting & Engraving
Since 1999, Laser Alliance has been a premier laser cutting and engraving for San Jose, all Bay Area cities and nationwide.
We are known by many clients in this field, exemplifies how our advanced laser systems can adeptly handle a wide range of materials with remarkable accuracy and efficiency.
Whether you need a single prototype, production run, architectural model, research component, custom signage, or precision laser engraving, Laser Alliance has been helping Bay Area engineers, designers, manufacturers, universities, and innovators bring ideas to life since 1999. Request a quote today and discover why companies throughout Silicon Valley trust us for precision laser cutting and engraving.
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List Materials We Laser Cut and Engrave:
Plastic:
- Acrylic, up to 1″ thick
- Acetal, up to 1/2″ thick
- Corroplast
- Corian, up to 1/2″ thick
- Delrin, up to 1/2″ thick
- 3Form, up to 1/2″ thick
- EPDM, up to 1/2″ thick
- Fabric runners
- Fiberglass
- Garolite G-10
- FR-10
- Magnetic
- Laminate
- Latex
- Melamine
- Mylar
- Polyester
- Polyethylene
- Polycarbonate, up to 1/4″ thick
- Polypropylene, up to 1/2″ thick
- Polystyrene
- Polyurethane
- High Density
- Polyethylene
- Teflon
- Santoprene
Metals:
- Aluminum, up to 3/16″
- Anodized aluminum
- Galvanized steel, up to 1/4″
- Mild steel, up to 1/4″
- Spring steel
- Stainless steel, up to 1/8″
- Titanium, up to 1/8″
Foam:
- Closed cell
- Neoprene
- Open cell
- Polyurethane
Paper & Fiber:
- Cardboard
- Chip board
- Felt
- Fabric
- Fish paper
- Hard fiber paper, electrically insulating
- Matboard
- Museum board
Wood:
- Balsa wood, up to 1/2 ″ thick
- Basswood, up to 1/2″ thick
- Lauan plywood
- Masonite, up to 1/4″ thick
- MDF, up to 1″ thick
- MDO, up to 3/4″ thick
- Plywood, up to 1″ thick
- Plyboo, up to 1″ thick
- Cork, up to 1/4″ thick
- Hardwood: Alder, Ash, Aspen,Beech, Cedar, Cherry, Chestnut, Cotton Wood, Cypress, Elm, Fir, Hickory, Holly, Ironwood, Ipe, Magnolia, Mahogany, Maple, Pine, Poplar, Rosewood, Spruce, Teak, Walnut, Willow, Zebrawood
- Ultralight MDF
Rubber:
- Buna-N
- Butyl Rubber
- ECH Rubber
- EPDM
- Fluorosilicone Rubber
- Neoprene
- Nitrile Rubber
- Poron
- PTFE
- Silicone
- Viton
Materials We Cannot Laser Cut or Engrave:
For the safety of our staff and to maintain the quality of our equipment, there are certain materials we do not laser cut under any circumstances.
- Brass
- Copper
- Foam with Unknown Composition
- Quartz
- Coated or Painted materials (Unknown Coatings)
- ABS:
Tends to melt rather than cut cleanly, leaves a terrible edge, and has a high tendency to catch fire. - PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride):
Emits toxic chlorine gas when cut, which is hazardous to breathe and rapidly corrodes our machine parts and optics. -
Nylon:
Often melts and catches fire easily in the laser bed.
Why Are Some Materials Unsafe for Laser Cutting?
- Toxic Fume Emission
- Poor Thermal Behavior
- Reflectivity Issues: Copper and Brass
- Fire hazards
If you have a specific material you want to test or cut, tell us what it is called or what you plan to make, and we can verify if it is safe to use.
If you are unsure about the exact composition of your material, please contact us before requesting a quote or you provide us a MSDS (Manufacturer Safety Data Sheet).