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Wood and Engineered Woods such as MDF and Ply are an essential material group, having unique properties that can't be duplicated by any other material type. The big issue is sustainability - the wood, whether used naturally, or turned into an engineered material must be from a sustainable source, otherwise we're going to be in a real pickle in the coming years!
Laser Cut Wood
Used in many applications, ranging from bespoke furniture to architectural restoration - we often get asked to reproduce antique designs so a house can be restored to its original glory.
Laser Cut MDF
Possibly one of the most versatile products around - we've cut components for everything ranging from a stencil to intricate decorative panels. We've even cut parts for a rocket for Blue Peter in MDF!
Laser Cut Ply
Together with other engineered woods this is once again a well-used material. The range of veneered finishes available means it can be used for everything from signs to theatre sets.
We cut decorative garden panels, Christmas decorations and roofing components; we've even cut parts for battle re-enactments!
- Examples
- Technical
- Quality
A Laser Cut MDF Screen with a distinctly Moroccan theme - we do screens like this for hotels, restaurants, bars, theatre sets and balls. We even cut these as garden panels to shield unsightly tanks etc. This is 18mm fire retardent MDF, but we could cut these in natural wood or Ply.
A set of Laser Cut Ply Letters - we can virtually any font and size can range from tiny to full shop signage
We cut a series of panels for a Christmas display at Chatsworth House - these are multiple layered panels and were created from PDF files - we converted the images into something the laser could understand. MDF is a tough material, meaning these panels will be re-used for years.
Laser Cut Plywood figures for a Moulin Rouge Charity Ball. The images started life as free web clipart and were heavily modified by our talented programming team! We then used coloured gel backing plastic to give the subtle yet striking effect you see here.
Maximum Component Size |
3000x1500mm (but usually limited by sheet size of 2440x1220mm) |
Minimum Component Size |
Very Small - depends on material thickness |
Maximum Thickness |
Around 25mm |
Minimum Thickness |
<0.8mm |
Minimum Detail |
Detail should not usually be less than 30% of the material thickness e.g. minimum 3mm diameter hole in 9mm thick material |
General Cutting Tolerance |
>6mm - +/-0.1mm |
Effects of Thermal Cutting |
Because these are organic materials the cut edge charsand is covered with carbon - the thicker the material the more pronounced the effect. |
Common Grades Stocked |
Most grades and finishes are available - waterproof, fire resistant, vennered etc. are usually available in most thicknesses. |
Common Sheet Sizes |
2440x1220mm; Occasionally 3000x1500mm |
Common Applications |
Decorative Panels, Exhibition / Theatre Sets, Stencils, Restoration, Engineered Components and just about everything else! |
Cutting MDF with a laser is fast, safe and effective. Our machines are fully enclosed and use special filter systems, so fumes and dust are kept to a minimum. The detail we can achieve is much higher then other machining methods such as CNC routing.
This is a close-up of Laser Cut Plywood. You can clearly see the slight burning effect due to the material being, in effect, organic. This is 12mm thick, and the charring would be more pronounced on thicker material. Natural wood and MDF both show a similar effect.
Another close-up, this time showing the squareness and sharpness of cut achievable with lasers on wood components. This allows for very close fitting components to be produced, reducing downstream operations, and making finished components of a much higher quality.