Tab-slot joints: 0.2 mm offset
For a secure tab-slot joint, give the tab a 0.2 mm offset from the slot. You can then slide the parts together with light pressure, and they'll hold without glue.
Black MDF laser cutting
This through-coloured wood fibreboard is affordable, strong, and often requires no finishing.
- stronger than regular MDF
- affordable
- easy to post-process
- heavier than regular MDF
Price indication · black · 3.0 mm · excl. btw
From€14,96één klein onderdeel op de kleinste plaat, levertijd 4 werkdagen
- Higher quantity
- Price per piece gets cheaper quickly: setup and material costs are shared.
- Larger design
- You pay for the smallest standard format your parts fit on. Tot 1200 × 600 mm.
- Delivery time
- Express · 2 wd · 4 wd · 13 wd, up to approx. 75% difference.
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Black MDF
From
Offer price€14,96
per assignment
€18,10
incl. btw
In print runs as low as €0.05 per part!
Specifications
Material
| Max. dimensions | 1200 × 600 mm |
|---|---|
| Density | 1060 kg/m³ |
| Transparency | Opaque |
| Gluing | Yes, with wood glue |
| Painting | Yes, after primer |
Laser cutting
| Kerf | 0.15 mm |
|---|---|
| Thickness tolerance | ± 0.2 mm |
| Min. width | |
| Protective film | Optional |
| Adhesive film underside | Optional |
Resistance
| UV | Limited |
|---|---|
| Moisture absorption | High |
| Waterproof | No |
| Outdoor use | Not suitable |
About Black MDF
About Black MDF
This thoroughly colored wood fiberboard is inexpensive, strong and (often) requires no finishing.
Properties
Colored MDF is a homogeneous material with relatively high hardness and rigidity. Compared to normal MDF, it is a lot heavier and slightly stronger. The surface is smooth and equal on both sides. It is not waterproof but does not discolor and remains relatively strong when wet.
Applications
Both technically and aesthetically favorable properties make it useful for many applications. Some examples include engineering prototypes, enclosures and other constructions, and signing.
Are you looking for other colors of MDF such as green and red? You will find here
Design tips for Black MDF
Finger joints: 0.1 mm offset
For clean, secure-fitting finger joints, give the connecting parts a 0.1 mm offset. When assembling, align the front of one part with the back of the other; this ensures the joints fit flush.
Mounting plates: holes from 1 mm
You can add holes up to 1 mm in diameter to mounting and cover plates. Black MDF remains sturdy, even with many small holes close together.
Account for the kerf in small parts
The laser removes a narrow strip of material. For fine details, many small parts, and interlocking parts, compensate for this kerf in your design. The value per thickness is listed in the specifications.
Engraving on black MDF: line engraving is sharpest
Both line and fill engravings are visible on black MDF, appearing as a slightly darker shade on the black. Line engravings are the sharpest. Fill engravings, especially large areas, appear slightly darker than the surface.
Cutting out logos and large letters: use a stencil font
Black MDF is ideal for cut-out logos and large letters. Choose a stencil font so that the inner parts of letters like o, a, and e remain attached.
Cut quality
Made from Black MDF
Compare with other materials
Wood laser cutting A →| Property |  Black MDF
|
 MDF
|
 Birch plywood
|
 Poplar plywood
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1060 kg/m³ | 880 kg/m³ | 750 kg/m³ | 400 kg/m³ |
| Transparency | Opaque | Opaque | Opaque | Opaque |
| Starting price | €14,96 | €14,57 | €15,00 | €15,22 |
How to order
- 1 · Design
DXF, STEP, SVG, DWG, AI, PDF · 1:1 in mm
blue = cutting · red = line engraving · magenta = area engraving - 2 · Upload
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- 3 · Choose delivery time
Express (tomorrow) · 2 working days · 4 working days · 13 working days
Price adjusts. - 4 · Receive
Mail, courier or pick up in Rotterdam.
Business invoicing available.
Frequently asked questions about Black MDF
Is black MDF black throughout?
Yes, black MDF is coloured throughout. The cut edge is also black, even a slightly deeper black than the surface, so you don't need to paint the edges.
Does the cut edge of black MDF mark?
Slightly: there is some soot on the laser-cut edge. Wipe it with a damp cloth, and the edges will be clean.
Is smoke residue visible on black MDF?
Hardly. The residue is dark in colour and is much less noticeable on black MDF than on regular MDF. If you want to prevent it entirely, choose protective film when ordering.
Is black MDF moisture resistant?
Black MDF is not waterproof, but it does not discolour and remains relatively strong when wet. It is not suitable for outdoor use; choose acrylic instead.
When do you choose black MDF instead of standard MDF?
Choose it if the result needs to look good without any finishing: its surface is smooth and uniform on both sides, and the edges are also black. Black MDF is heavier and slightly stronger. For form studies, templates, and technical mock-ups, standard MDF is sufficient.
Does MDF warp?
No. MDF is very flat and stays that way even with changing temperature and humidity, unlike solid wood and plywood.
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