Acrylic (PMMA)
Clear displays, engraved panels and cut profiles. Define the exact grade, thickness and desired finish before evaluating a configuration.
Discuss: engraving or cutting with CO2
Explore the acrylic guideMATERIAL LIBRARY
The material comes first.
Compare the workpiece, the process and the result before selecting a laser. Start with a documented material, then review the application.
MATERIAL LIBRARY
Find your material. Define your result.
Four useful starting points for a clearer equipment conversation.
Wood & plywood
Engraved pieces, signage and model parts. Bring the board specification, coating details and a representative sample.
Verify: construction, adhesive and finish
Explore the wood guide
Laser-grade sheets
Contrast engraving for labels and nameplates. Use the exact supplier product code and documented processing method.
Verify: cap, core and approved process
Explore engraving sheets
Coated & bare metals
Identification marks on tags and components. Treat the alloy, coating and required marking result as separate inputs.
Discuss: fiber marking and surface requirements
Explore metal markingCompare your material and process
| Family | Application to discuss | What to verify | Next guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMMA acrylic | Engraving or cut profile | Grade, thickness, protective film, desired finish | Acrylic |
| Wood / plywood | Engraved surface or cut shape | Species or board construction, adhesives, coatings | Wood |
| Laser-grade sheets | Contrast engraving and permitted profiling | Exact cap/core construction and supplier-approved process | Engraving sheets |
| Coated / bare metal | Identification or surface marking | Alloy, coating and durability criterion | Metal marking |
This matrix organizes a discussion, not a machine qualification.
Bring a representative sample
Include the material product code and documentation, dimensions, artwork, processing location and the result you will inspect. A convenient substitute may not represent the intended workpiece.
- Exact material, coating and protective layers
- Annotated drawing or photograph
- Artwork at the intended size
- Agreed appearance or measurement criteria
Material identity is part of the brief
Confirm composition and the equipment manufacturer’s guidance before any processing trial. Trotec lists PVC and PTFE among unsuitable materials for its laser processing. An unidentified plastic is not an appropriate way to discover its composition.
Read Trotec’s material restrictions. For general process distinctions, consult Epilog’s material compatibility guidance.
Let’s build a clearer material brief.
Share its product code, surface and intended result. Start with the workpiece, then discuss the equipment.