Materials for laser cutting and engraving

Types of wood suitable for laser cutting & engraving:

  • Alder wood
  • Balsa wood
  • Beechwood
  • Cedar wood
  • Fine wood
  • Genuine wood
  • MDF
  • Natural wood
  • Solid timber
  • Solid wood
  • Veneer           

Laser Cutting & Engraving Wood
for plywood, MDF, Balsa Wood, and many other wood types

Trotec woodworking lasers are optimally suited for laser engraving and laser cutting wood and timber, such as for example toys, decorative items, artistic craftwork, souvenirs, Christmas decorations, gifts, architectural models, and for wood inlays. How does laser cutting and laser engraving of wood work? When cutting and engraving wood and timber with the laser, high …
Acrylic types suitable for laser cutting:
  • Acrylic glass
  • Plexiglas®
  • PMMA
  • Perspex®
  • Altuglas®
  • Acrylite®

Laser Cutting Acrylic
PMMA, acrylic, Plexiglas®, Perspex®, and many more

CO2 lasers are particularly well suited for laser cutting acrylic, for instance for the production of illuminated or neon advertising displays, signs, POS/POP displays, etc. When laser cutting acrylic, the result depends on various components – first and foremost the material itself, but also the CO2  laser used, and the performance of the laser cutting machine. …
Suitable materials:
  • Paper (fine or art paper, uncoated paper) up to 600 grams
  • Paperboard
  • Cardboard
  • Corrugated cardboard

Laser Cutting Paper & Cardboard
Cutting, scribing, grooving and perforating with Trotec laser paper cutters

Laser cutting is a quick and easy process that can be used for processing paper, paperboard and cardboard for digital printing, for packaging prototype construction, model making or scrapbooking. The benefits offered by a laser paper cutting machine open up new design options for you, which will set you apart from the competition. Even engraving of …
Textiles suitable for laser cutting:
  • Aramid
  • Cotton
  • Felt
  • Fleece
  • Lace
  • Polyester
  • Silk
  • Synthetic & technical textiles

Laser Cutting Textiles
for cotton, silk, felt, lace, synthetic & technical textiles, aramid, polyester, fleece

A Trotec laser can be used for quick and easy cutting of diverse textiles and fabrics. Textiles suitable for cutting with a laser include materials as different as linen, cotton, silk, felt, and more. Trotec lasers are even used for laser cutting especially strong materials, such as Kevlar® or other technical textiles. How does laser …
Foam types suitable for laser cutting:
  • Polyester (PES)
  • Polyethylene (PE)
  • Polyurethane (PUR)
  • Neopren®

Laser Cutting Foam & Filter Mats
Precise foam cutting with Trotec laser cutters

Foams made of polyester (PES), polyethylene (PE) or polyurethane (PUR) or Neopren® are well suited for laser cutting, laser engraving and laser marking. Foam is used for suitcase inserts or padding, and for seals. Apart from these, laser cut foam is also used for artistic applications, such as souvenirs or photo frames, for example. What is …
Film materials suitable for laser cutting:
  • Polyester
  • Polycarbonate
  • Polyethylene terephthalate
  • Polyimide

Laser Cutting Plastic Foils and Films
Polycarbonate, polyester or polyimide membrane keyboards

The laser beam allows for controlled fusing of the foils and films and produces clear and sealed cutting edges. With the laser, you can cut even the smallest radii precisely and produce simple geometries at record speed. During laser cutting, no pressure is exerted on the foils or films by a tool, the entire process is …
Metal type suitable for laser engraving: Metals suited for laser marking:
  • Aluminum
  • Coated metals
  • Carbide metal
  • Cobalt
  • Copper
  • Eloxal
  • Gold
  • Platinum
  • Silver
  • Steel
  • Tin
  • Titanium
  • Chrome
  • Brass
  • Zinc

Laser Marking and Engraving Metals
Laser marking steel, aluminum, silver, and many other metals

Metals are considered very robust and durable materials and are available in many different types. Laser marking has proved successful for etching metals owing to its durability and the fact that it does not damage the material. Fiber lasers are mainly used for laser marking metals; they are suited for the marking of many different …
Suitable rubber types for laser engraving:  
  • Natural rubber
  • Microporous foam
  • Silicone rubber
  • Synthetic rubber

Laser Engraving Synthetic & Silicone Rubber
Manufacturing text plates for rubber stamps

Rubber engraving using Trotec laser engraving machines is easy and fast. With our laser engraving machines, you can produce rubber stamps with text, logos, or even pictures. In addition, we offer you the Multi Color Jet, which can be used for automatic production of multi-color rubber stamps. How does laser engraving of rubber work? For laser …

Laser Engraving Laminates

Laminate sheets are used for making signs and signage, such as type plates, company signs, nameplates, industrial labels, and many more. Laminates are available in many colors and effects for both indoor and outdoor use. They are therefore very popular for laser engraving. What is laminate sheet? Laminates are normally 2-layer, sometimes even 3-layer plastics. The …

Laser Cutting and Engraving Plastics
Laser cutting and engraving PP, PET, PC , PMMA, PS, PES, PA, and many more

Laser machines from Trotec are used for laser cutting and marking of a wide variety of plastics. Whether you wish to laser cut plastic material or laser engrave polyethylene and silicone – we offer you the optimum laser system for your application. How does laser cutting of plastics with a laser work? Cutting acrylic is one …
Glass types suitable for laser engraving:
  • Pressed glass
  • Float glass
  • Crystal glass
  • Mirror glass

Glass and Crystal Engraving and Etching
Detailed glass engraving with Trotec laser engraving machines

Glass engraving offers incredible design options. Even the most sophisticated photographs and graphics are engraved directly on wine glasses, beer glasses, bottles or mirrors. Any design that can be printed can also be etched with the laser on glass. How does laser engraving on glass work? A laser etched glass is very easy to make. …

Leather types suitable for laser cutting and engraving:

  • Natural leather
  • synthetic leather
  • napped leather
  • alcantara
  • nubuck
  • suede
  • velours

Laser Engraving, Etching and Cutting Leather
with Trotec laser machines

Leather is a versatile material: Whether wallets, folders, briefcases, bracelets, belts or shoes – personalized engraving gives these items an extra touch of elegance. How does engraving of leather with a laser work? The laser sublimates the leather surface, which means that the leather changes to its gaseous phase (“evaporates”). With increasing laser performance and decreasing travel …
Stone types suitable for laser engraving:
  • Ceramic
  • Granite
  • Marble
  • Natural stone
  • Pebble stones
  • Slate

Laser Engraving Stone
Laser engraving on granite, marble, slate or pebble stones

Laser engraving on stone offers incredible design options. With a laser engraving machine from Trotec, even detailed photographs and graphics can be realized. How does laser engraving on stone work? Laser engraving melts the surface of the stone. It works directly on the material. Consequently, there is no need for producing a stencil. What types …

Laser Engraving Delrin
Manufacturing of pocket seals

Delrin is a trade name of the polyacetal materials group (POM). This material is used for manufacturing a wide range of materials. Delrin is well suited for laser engraving as this material can easily be removed by the laser. It is used for pocket seal making, for example. How does laser engraving of Delrin for pocket …