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Materials we can laser cut:
We can cut the following materials. If you do not see your material listed, please ask a ULI if the material is
okay to use.
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Plastics:
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ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)
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Acrylic (also known as Plexiglas, Lucite, PMMA)
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Delrin (POM, acetal) — for a supplier, try
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Kapton tape (Polyimide)
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Mylar (polyester)
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Nylon — melts badly
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PETG (polyethylene terephthalate glycol)
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Polyethylene (PE) — melts badly
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Polypropylene (PP) — melts somewhat
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Styrene
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Two-tone acrylic — top color different than core material, usually for custom
instrumentation panels, signs, and plaques.
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Foam:
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Depron foam — often used for RC planes.
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EPM
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Gator foam — foam core gets burned and eaten away compared to the top and bottom
hard shell.
