Approved Materials for Laser Cutting

The following materials may be safely cut or engraved on the Boss laser cutter in Emory's TechLab. If using non TechLab supplied materials, retain receipt or product listing so staff can check material is safe to cut.

Plastics

  • Acrylic/ Lucite/ Plexiglass/ PMMA
  • Coroplast
  • Kapton Tape
  • Magnetic Sheet
  • Mylar
  • Non-chlorine containing rubber
  • Nylon

Foam

  • EVA Foam

Wood

  • Balsa
  • Aspen
  • Baltic Birch
  • Basswood
  • Yellow Poplar
  • Silver Birch Plywood
  • Cork
  • Non-formaldehyde containing plywoods
  • MDF/ Engineered woods

Paper

  • Cardboard
  • Cardstock

Textiles

  • Vegetable tanned or untanned leather
  • Cotton or hemp cloth
  • Acrylic felt
  • Wool felt

Ceramic, Stone, and Glass (Engrave Only)

  • Ceramic
  • Glass
  • Marble, Stone, Soap stone, Granite, Onyx

Metals (Engrave Only)

  • Anodized aluminum
  • Painted/ coated metals
  • Stainless steel with Cermark coating