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Table 2 Dremel LC40 Laser Cutter Prohibited Materials
ABS
Beryllium oxide
Carbon
Chlorinated plastics
Coated carbon fiber
Coated materials
Epoxy based or phenolic resins
Fiberglass
Fluorine based plastics:
PTFE (Teflon)
Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP)
Galvanized metal
HDPE (High Density Poly Ethylene)
Leather, Artificial or Chrome tanned
leather
Materials containing:
• Astanine • Bromine • Chlorine
• Fluorine • Formaldehyde (excluding
plywood listed in Table 1)
• Flame-retardants
• Halogens • Iodine
Mirrored surfaces
Nylon
Painted material,
varnished materials
Particleboard, paneling
Polycarbonate
Polychloroprene (CR or
chloroprene rubber, marketed
under the brand name of Neoprene)
Polypropylene foam,
Polypropylene sheet
Polystyrene foam
Polyurethane,
Polyurethane foam
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Found in
many common products such as
but not limited to; flooring, siding,
piping, roofing membranes,
credit cards, toys, flexible tubing.
POM Delrin/acetyl
Rubber
Styrofoam
Wood that has been:
• Coated • Fumigated
• Pressure treated • Stained
MATERIAL USAGE
Table 1 Dremel LC40 Laser Cutter Commonly Used Materials**
Acrylic
†
Aluminum, anodized
Plywood*
†
Cork
Cardboard
Cotton fabric
Denim fabric
Felt (wool)
Glass
Leather, vegetable
tanned
Maple, solid
Mat board
Oak, solid
Paper
Rubber, laser grade
Walnut, solid
* Must be California 93120 Phase 2 & TSCA Title VI compliant for formaldehyde
†
Birch and walnut Plywood and Acrylic are available from Dremel.
**When using materials other than those commonly used, ask the manufacturer for the SDS
(Safety Data Sheet) for each material.
While the Dremel LC40 Laser Cutter can cut and etch a variety of materials, some materials
such as most metals, cannot be marked and will give less than desirable results. Other
materials may not have acceptable finish quality.
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