Filter

    Laser Cutting Wood

    Different sheet materials side by side for comparison Keuzehulp Help me choose Beantwoord een paar vragen en ontdek welke materiaalsoorten bij je product passen. Start de keuzehulp → Material samples of various sheet materials Thuis vergelijken Order material samples Bekijk kleur, structuur en oppervlak in het echt voordat je materiaal kiest. Bekijk materiaalstalen →

    Materiaalinformatie

    Multiplex, MDF en hout vergelijken

    Multiplex of MDF?

    Multiplex laat de houtlagen en nerf zien en is sterk in verhouding tot het gewicht. MDF heeft een rustige, egale opbouw en is prettig voor prototypes, displays en onderdelen zonder zichtbare houtnerf.

    Berken, linden of populieren?

    Berkenmultiplex is sterk en stijf. Lindenmultiplex is lichter van uitstraling en prettig voor fijn zichtwerk. Populierenmultiplex is licht van gewicht en daardoor handig voor grotere onderdelen, maquettes en flatpacks.

    Dit zie je na het snijden

    De snijrand en gravering worden donkerder door de laser. Hoe sterk dat zichtbaar is, verschilt per houtsoort, plaatopbouw en dikte. Natuurlijke platen kunnen onderling variëren in kleur en tekening.

    Ontwerp op de echte plaat

    Let bij verbindingen op diktetolerantie en materiaalrichting. Bestel bij een kritische passing eerst een proefonderdeel in dezelfde materiaalsoort en dikte.

    Wood and wood-based sheet materials are widely usable for laser cutting. From strong birch plywood parts and light flat packs from poplar plywood to smooth MDF for prototypes and displays: Each sheet has its own appearance, structure and cutting result.

    In this collection you can compare plywood, MDF, veneered plates, hardboard and fibre plates. Looking for plywood only, check out the separate collection Plywood laser cutting.

    Laser cutting wood

    When laser cutting, the laser follows exactly the vector lines in your file. This allows straight lines, curves, recesses, small holes and repeatable connections to be combined within one design. The operation is contactless: the material does not need to be touched with a milling or saw and parts from the same drawing can be accurately repeated.

    The laser discolours the cutting edge dark brown to almost black. How strong this discoloration and possible smoke attack are, depends on wood type, adhesive layers, thickness and plate construction. A natural plate can also differ in grain, colour, nustling and minor repairs.

    Compare plywood, MDF and other wood panels

    Plywood

    Plywood consists of cross-glued veneer layers. It is strong and relatively dimensionally stable, while the layered edge remains visible. Birch plywood is rigid and fine of surface. Poplar plywood is lighter and softer. Basswood plywood has a quiet, light nerve and is pleasant for fine visual work. Okoume has a warmer colour and a more natural plate drawing. Read Also Choose MDF or plywood and compare birch, poplar or linden.

    MDF

    MDF is homogeneously constructed and has no visible grain or veneer layers. It is a practical choice for prototypes, molds, displays and parts that will be finished later. The cutting edge becomes darker and is evener than with many plywood species. MDF is heavier than poplar plywood and not intended for prolonged moisture load.

    Veneer, hardboard and fibre sheets

    Finished plates combine a decorative wood layer with a plate core. Hardboard is thin, compact and especially functional. Recycled and biobased fibre sheets each have their own fibre image, density and scope. Therefore, always look at the information on the individual material page.

    Engraving wood within a laser cutting command

    Cutting lines can be combined in the same file with line engraving and area engraving. A line engraving follows a vector line; a area engraving fills a closed form. The colour and contrast vary by type of wood. On light, quiet plates an engraving is usually clearer than on dark or strongly drawn wood. View the difference between cutting, line engraving and area engraving.

    What are you paying attention to in your design?

    • Actual sheet thickness: sheet material has thickness tolerance. Test critical slots, press passes and finger connections first in the selected material.
    • Cut width: The laser takes away material. The exact cutting width varies by material and thickness.
    • Diff direction: narrow parts can be more vulnerable across the vein. Please indicate an important direction when determining the product.
    • Little details: sharp inner angles, thin bridges and small holes react differently per plate type. A trial part prevents surprises.
    • Surface: natural variation, light smoke attack and a dark cutting edge belong to laser cut wood.

    Common Applications

    Wood and MDF are used for technical components, construction kits, models, models, displays, presentation material, packaging parts, molds and flat interior elements. We focus on the precise production of the cutting: from one test part to a recurring series.

    Laser cutting of wood

    Upload your vector drawing in the portal, select the material and thickness and set the desired operation per line color. You will immediately see the price for your own design. Check the drawing rules or view how online ordering works.

    Do you doubt between woods, then order material samples. If you want to have your own wood or a different plate processed, we will assess material and composition in advance via additional services.