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Materials for Laser Cutting
How do you choose a material?
Start with the material type, such as wood, or begin with an application and discover what best suits your project.
Every material has distinct properties. Filter by thickness, color, or transparency in the catalog.
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Large format laser cutting?
Discover which materials are available up to 2400 x 1200 mm. New at Snijlab: large format laser cutting. From lime wood to HDPE, materials for big ideas.
Material Types
Frequently asked material questions
Here you'll find answers to frequently asked questions about materials. You can find even more information on the materials pages. You'll find even more questions on the FAQ page .
What material can you laser cut?
At Snijlab you can have wood, MDF, technical plastics, acrylic (plexiglass), foam, rubber, felt and cardboard laser cut, among other things.
An up-to-date overview of all available materials can be found in the materials overview and in the uploader.
How big is the material at Snijlab?
The maximum size Snijlab can laser cut is 2400 x 1200 mm. Not all materials are available in this size; here you can find all materials for large-format laser cutting.
Most materials are available up to 1200 x 600 mm. Some materials have a smaller size, which you'll see on the material page.
Within this format, you can submit almost any design, from small parts to large panels.
What thicknesses can Snijlab laser cut?
Snijlab cuts materials in thicknesses from 0.5 mm to approximately 10 mm, depending on the material type. Most wood types are available in thicknesses of 3, 4, or 6 mm. Foam types are available up to 20 mm thick. You can select a material thickness in the uploader.
Plastics for laser cutting
Discover the easiest and most affordable way to produce custom parts. With our expertise in plastic laser cutting, you get exactly what you need, when you need it.
Laser cutting is fast, flexible, and scalable.
Plastics for laser cutting
Discover the easiest and most cost-effective way to produce custom parts. With our expertise in laser cutting plastics, you get exactly what you need—when you need it.
Laser cutting is fast, flexible, and scalable.
Plastics for laser cutting
Discover the easiest and most cost-effective way to produce custom parts. With our expertise in laser cutting plastics, you get exactly what you need—when you need it.
Laser cutting is fast, flexible, and scalable.
Types of plastic
Popular plastics
Info about plastics
POM (Delrin) vs PA6 (Nylon): Technical plastics compared
The surfaces of plastics explained: gloss, matte, textured & technical
Which foils can you laser cut?
Wood for laser cutting
Wood is one of the most beautiful materials to work with. With laser cutting and engraving, you can create the sharpest corners, beautiful details, and practical wood joints. Add your logo or text and effortlessly create stunning products. For yourself, or your customers.
You can order wood laser cutting from a single piece or get cost-effective series production. We also have a special production line for clean series work in wood without laser marks. Ideal for creating high-quality wooden parts that need to look perfect!
Wood for laser cutting
Wood is one of the most beautiful materials to work with. Laser cutting and engraving allow you to create sharp corners, fine details, and clever wood joints. Add your logo or text and easily make stunning products—for yourself or your customers.
We offer laser cutting from a single piece, or cost-effective batch production. We even have a dedicated production line for clean wood cuts without burn marks. Perfect for high-quality wooden parts that need to look flawless!
Wood for laser cutting
Wood is one of the most beautiful materials to work with. Laser cutting and engraving allow you to create sharp corners, fine details, and clever wood joints. Add your logo or text and easily make stunning products—for yourself or your customers.
We offer laser cutting from a single piece, or cost-effective batch production. We even have a dedicated production line for clean wood cuts without burn marks. Perfect for high-quality wooden parts that need to look flawless!
Types of wood
Popular wood sheets
Wood information
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All materials compared
Below, you’ll find all materials listed in a table. You can compare type, thickness, color, and maximum size.
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Want to see materials in real life?
Order a sample chain. Samples provide a representative representation of the quality Snijlab delivers. They also allow you to compare materials, helping you make informed design decisions.
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- Create your design using our drawing guidelines
- Upload it at account.snijlab.co.uk
- Receive your parts on the delivery date of your choice
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