Laser Cutting and Engraving: Supported Materials List

We use advanced, specialised equipment to provide a comprehensive range of laser cutting, engraving, and marking services. Our machines are designed to process a diverse range of materials—from lightweight paper and acrylic to high-value precious metals.Whether you’re producing signage, custom jewellery, corporate awards, or branded product tags, we deliver clean, precise results—every time.


Dual-Source Laser (CO2 + Fibre)

Our dual-source laser combines CO2 and fiber technology with a generous 700mm x 400mm processing area. It’s perfect for projects that require both organic and metal materials.

Common applications include:

  • Custom keyrings (wood + stainless steel)

  • Multi-material signage

  • Engraved gift boxes with metal nameplates

  • Product branding on acrylic and anodised aluminium

  • Decorative inlays using wood, acrylic, and brass

Material Cut Engrave Laser Source
Acrylic (Cast & Extruded)✅✅CO₂
PETG / Polypropylene✅✅CO₂
Plywood (Laser-grade Birch)✅✅CO₂
MDF (Medite / Laser-safe)✅✅CO₂
Solid Maple✅✅CO₂
Solid Cherry✅✅CO₂
Solid Walnut✅✅CO₂
Bamboo✅✅CO₂
Cork✅✅CO₂
Cardboard / Greyboard✅✅CO₂
Paper / Card✅✅CO₂
Leather (Natural)✅✅CO₂
Laser-safe Rubber✅✅CO₂
Foam (EVA / Plastazote)✅✅CO₂
Glass❌✅CO₂
Mirror (reverse side)❌✅CO₂
Aluminium (Anodised or Coated)❌✅Fiber
Stainless Steel❌✅Fiber
Brass❌✅Fiber
Copper❌✅Fiber
Painted / Powder-coated Metal❌✅ (removes coating)CO₂ or Fiber
Slate❌✅CO₂
Marble❌✅CO₂
Granite❌✅CO₂
Stone Tiles (e.g. Limestone, Travertine)❌✅CO₂

CO2 Laser (with Metal Marking Spray Support)

With a spacious 1000mm x 600mm work area, our CO2 lasers are ideal for cutting and engraving non-metallic materials. Using metal marking spray, we can produce a dark, high-contrast, permanent mark on the surface of bare metals.

Typical uses:

  • Laser-cut acrylic letters for signs

  • Engraved wooden or glass plaques and awards

  • Custom packaging inserts (foam or card)

  • Detailed leather branding (bags, belts, tags)

  • Architectural models (paperboard, MDF, acrylic)

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.

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