Laser Engraving

Woods

Hard and Soft woods

Plastic and Acrylics

Metal: Aluminum & Steel

*No cutting, only engraving*

Leather

Cardboard

Fabrics

Cotton, nylon, polyester, and silk

Rubber

Glass

PVC

PVC  stands for Poly Vinyl Chloride. It is a polymer that produces chlorine gas when exposed to a laser. First, the gas is irritating, which causes irritation and burns in your eyes, nose, skin, and respiratory tract. Secondly, the nature of the gas is corrosive. It can harm the machine's frame, which is made of metal. It can also harm the laser as well as other parts of the machine. Thus, if you want to use the machine for a long time and keep yourself safe, you should never cut or engrave PVC.

ABS

The second prohibited material is Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS).  When cut through with a laser, it produces cyanide gas, which is a toxic gas that can lead to death if it is in a high concentration.

Poly-Carbonate

The special feature of poly-carbonate is the absorption of the laser beams of infrared laser or CO2 lasers, so there is almost no effect for it being laser cut. Besides, there is a possibility of catching fire. Never attempt cutting poly-carbonate using a laser. Besides, there is a possibility of catching fire. Never attempt cutting poly-carbonate using a laser.

Polystyrene and Polypropylene Foam

These are two types of foams, and both are not suitable for laser cutting.  Firstly, they catch fire quickly, and when you try to cut them using a  laser machine, they only melt; no cutting at all.

HDPE

You cannot cut it with a laser because it melts and gets gooey when exposed to a laser. Secondly, it can also catch fire.

Coated Carbon Fiber

If the carbon fiber is coated, then its coating can release various toxic gasses. These fumes are very harmful and can lead to respiratory diseases.