Laser Cutting & Engraving: Supported Materials List
| Material | Cut | Engrave |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic (Cast & Extruded) | ✅ | ✅ |
| PETG / Polypropylene | ✅ | ✅ |
| Birch / Poplar Plywood | ✅ | ✅ |
| MDF (Laser-grade) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Solid Maple | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cherry / Walnut / Oak | ✅ | ✅ |
| Bamboo | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cork | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cardboard / Greyboard | ✅ | ✅ |
| Paper / Card | ✅ | ✅ |
| Natural Leather | ✅ | ✅ |
| Vegan / PU Leather | ✅ | ✅ |
| Laser-safe Rubber | ✅ | ✅ |
| Foam (EVA / Plastazote) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Felt / Wool | ✅ | ✅ |
| Glass (flat, bottles, jars) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Mirror (reverse side) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Ceramic Tiles | ❌ | ✅ |
| Painted / Powder-coated Metals | ❌ | ✅ (coating only) |
| Stainless Steel (with marking spray) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Brass / Copper (with marking spray) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Aluminium (bare, with marking spray) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Slate / Marble / Granite | ❌ | ✅ |
Our Fiber Laser
Our fibre laser offers extreme precision in a 120mm x 120mm area, making it perfect for metal marking, deep engraving, and small-scale component identification.
Examples of work:
Serial numbers and barcodes on tools or machine parts
Deep, detailed engravings on jewellery and watches (e.g. gold, silver, tungsten)
Serial numbers, part IDs, and barcodes on tools, knives, or industrial components
QR codes on stainless steel
| Material | Cut | Engrave |
|---|---|---|
| Gold (Yellow, White, Rose) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Silver (Sterling, Fine) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Platinum | ✅ | ✅ |
| Palladium | ❌ | ✅ |
| Titanium | ❌ | ✅ |
| Tantalum | ❌ | ✅ |
| Zirconium | ❌ | ✅ |
| Niobium | ❌ | ✅ |
| Tungsten | ❌ | ✅ |
| Stainless Steel | ❌ | ✅ |
| Brass | ✅ | ✅ |
| Copper | ✅ | ✅ |
| Bronze | ✅ | ✅ |
| Stainless Steel | ❌ | ✅ |
| Anodised Aluminium | ❌ | ✅ |
Our UV Laser
Our UV laser is perfect for producing high-detail, high-contrast markings on delicate or heat-sensitive materials. It offers precise 2D processing within a working area of 300mm x 300mm.
Popular applications include:
Delicate engravings on semi-precious stones (e.g. mother of pearl, malachite, onyx, jade — testing recommended)
High-contrast branding on clear acrylic, quartz, or borosilicate glass
Custom engraving on shell, bone, and ivory substitutes
| Material | Cut | Engrave |
|---|---|---|
| Mother of Pearl | ❌ | ✅ |
| Malachite | ❌ | ✅ |
| Onyx | ❌ | ✅ |
| Agate | ❌ | ✅ |
| Lapis Lazuli | ❌ | ✅ |
| Turquoise | ❌ | ✅ |
| Jade | ❌ | ✅ |
| Tiger’s Eye | ❌ | ✅ |
| Moonstone | ❌ | ✅ |
| Quartz (e.g. Rose, Smoky) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Chalcedony | ❌ | ✅ |
| Shell (e.g. Abalone) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Coral (Ethically Sourced) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Hematite | ❌ | ✅ |
| Howlite | ❌ | ✅ |
🔍 Not Sure if Your Material is Suitable?
If your material isn’t listed above—or if you're working with something unique—we’re always happy to help. Feel free to reach out with your requirements, and we’ll gladly advise or run a test to see what’s possible.
📩 Get in touch today to discuss your project!
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