CO₂ Laser Cutting

CO₂ laser cutting is a precise digital manufacturing method that uses a high-intensity carbon dioxide laser to process non-metallic materials such as acrylic, MDF, HDF, chipboard, Lamacoid identification plates, Delrin, and plywood. The laser beam cleanly vaporizes the path with a kerf of less than 0.2 mm, leaving polished edges on plastics and burr-free cuts on engineered wood. Through computer-driven optics, complex shapes, fine text, and precise nesting are achieved without physical tool pressure or part distortion. This process generates minimal dust, requires no tool changes, and produces consistent, production-ready parts with dimensional accuracy on every piece, every time.

CO₂ laser cutting process

Compatible Materials

Discover all the materials we can precisely cut with our CO₂ laser.

Technical Specifications

What you need to know about CO₂ laser

  • Designed for cutting or engraving acrylic, MDF, HDF, chipboard, acetal, and Lamacoid sheets; not suitable for metals.
  • Produces clean, polished edges without mechanical burrs or chipping.
  • Offers high dimensional precision and excellent part-to-part repeatability.
  • Capable of producing complex shapes, fine text, and tightly nested patterns.
  • Its very narrow cutting width (kerf ≈ 0.2 mm) minimizes material waste and simplifies assembly.
  • Soot traces may appear on wood and composites
  • Beyond 12 mm thickness, cuts may show slight taper or minor internal cracks in plastics
  • Heat-affected zone is minimal, but lines too close together can cause melting or warping, especially in thick materials
  • Leaves smooth holes and interior contours that require no secondary finishing
  • Most materials are suitable for text or artwork engraving
  • We account for the kerf width of your parts; do not add any compensation