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Laser Cutter Materials

The Dremel Laser Cutter can cut and etch a variety of materials, however some materials, cannot be marked and will give less than desirable results (such as most metals). Other materials may not have acceptable finish quality.
For any material used, a manufacturer Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is required.

Materials Engrave Score Cut
Acrylic Compatible Compatible Compatible
Birch & Walnut Plywood Compatible Compatible Compatible
Solid Maple Compatible Compatible Compatible
Solid Oak Compatible Compatible Compatible
Solid Walnut Compatible Compatible Compatible
Glass Compatible Compatible Not Compatible
Paper Compatible Compatible Compatible
Matboard Compatible Compatible Compatible
Leather (unstained or vegetable tanned) Compatible Compatible Compatible
Rubber (laser grade) Compatible Compatible Compatible
Felt (wool) Not Compatible Compatible Compatible
Cork Compatible Compatible Not Recommended
Cotton Compatible Compatible Compatible
Aluminum (anodized) Compatible Compatible Not Compatible
Cardboard Compatible Compatible Compatible
Denim Compatible Compatible Compatible