CO₂ laser cutting in our Sydney workshop for acrylic, timber, MDF and display parts. Cast acrylic can be cut up to 40mm with a clear flame-polished edge that usually needs no sanding or buffing.
Applications
Signage, display and fit-out work where acrylic edge quality, engraving or fine internal detail affects the finished result.
Flat letters and logo shapes in clear, coloured, opal or frosted acrylic, ready for mounting, bonding or further fabrication. Stroke width, small internal shapes and the visible edge are checked against the selected sheet thickness before the file is approved.
Opal faces, colour acrylic panels and display parts cut to match fabricated lightboxes and illuminated sign assemblies. Finished dimensions, returns, fixing points and any printed or applied graphics should be considered together.
Logos, lettering and patterns engraved into acrylic or timber, with cut and engrave operations separated in the same artwork. Engraving position, face orientation and intended depth are confirmed before production.
Interlocking displays, templates, models and paint-ready parts where a controlled darkened edge suits the finished piece. Sheet construction, slot fit and the direction of any visible grain need to be allowed for in the drawing.
Decorative screens, wall features and interior panels cut from confirmed laser-suitable PET acoustic felt. Product grade, colour, thickness, visible face and pattern repeat are reviewed before the sheet is nested.
Brochure holders, risers, packaging inserts and counter displays cut flat, then bent, bonded or assembled in our Sydney workshop. Bend allowances, protective film and polished edges are coordinated with the later fabrication steps.
Our Work
Acrylic profiles, timber details, engraved surfaces, felt panels and fabricated display parts from the workshop.
CO₂ Laser Cutting
A CO₂ laser produces an infrared beam that acrylic, timber, paper and many plastics absorb very efficiently. The energy lands only where the cut is needed, leaving a narrow kerf and a smooth edge — on cast acrylic, one that comes off the table flame-polished. Because nothing physical touches the sheet, cutters never blunt, panels never vibrate against a spinning bit, and the process throws far less dust than routing, which is why fine internal shapes and small lettering cut so cleanly.
There is also no tooling to make. Artwork and dimensions can change between runs without waiting on jigs or dies, and low setup overhead with efficient nesting keeps the total cost sensible across mixed parts and different batch sizes. Because the digital file drives the process, parts match within a batch and across a multi-site rollout. Our working area is 3000 × 1500mm, and the cut path is compensated for the beam width during nesting so finished parts match the drawing.
A production file needs to say more than where the outside profile sits. Cut paths, engraving, surface marking and any later bend or assembly references should be separated clearly, with closed vectors and the intended scale. That lets the artwork drive the correct operation without asking the operator to interpret an ambiguous line.
Material identity matters as much as nominal thickness. Acrylic type, colour, protective film, timber adhesive and surface coating can all change the cut or engraving result. Customer-supplied and unfamiliar sheets are reviewed before the full run, with sample testing recommended when the edge, colour or engraving contrast needs proving.
Clear acrylic edges
Cast acrylic is cut and edge-finished by the same heat process
Fine internal shapes
No router bit radius is needed around lettering, slots or detailed profiles
Cut and engrave together
Profiles and engraved detail can run from clearly separated artwork layers
Cutting Capabilities
Published working ranges for common CO₂ materials. They are production guides rather than a promise for every grade: colour, composition, adhesive, protective film, part geometry and edge requirement can change the practical result. The exact sheet is checked before production.
Clear, coloured, opal and frosted sheet with a flame-polished edge
Covers, guards and display components where the grade is laser suitable
Selected display and enclosure components after material confirmation
Thicker or finish-critical parts generally move to the CNC router
Engineering-plastic parts once the exact grade is confirmed as laser suitable
Display parts, templates and joinery details with a darkened cut edge
Interlocking displays, engraved panels and paint-ready components
Sheet construction and adhesive must be confirmed before cutting
Templates, packaging development and selected point-of-sale components
Case inserts, padding and protective packaging in laser-suitable grades
Decorative panels and interior features after material confirmation
Flat profiles and engraving where the exact compound is known
Material identification is required before a production method is approved
PVC and foam PVC are never laser cut. Light flexible sheet may suit the digital knife; rigid panels, marine plywood and machined edges move to the CNC router. Metals move to the fiber laser.
If a material is not listed, send its technical data sheet, thickness and intended finish. We would rather confirm the exact plastic, board, felt or rubber compound than assume two sheets sold under a similar description will respond to the laser in the same way.
Choosing the Process
You do not need to choose the machine. Send the material, thickness and edge requirement and we will quote the process that suits the job. Edge finish, engraving, heat sensitivity and later fabrication can matter as much as the material name.
| Capability | CO₂ Laser | Fiber Laser | CNC Router | Digital Knife |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame-polished acrylic | Excellent | No | Machined edge | No |
| Timber, plywood & MDF | Cut + darkened edge | No | Clean machined edge | Light sheet only |
| Sheet metal | No | Excellent | Selected jobs | No |
| PVC & foam PVC | Never | No | Excellent | Light sheet |
| Engraving & fine internal detail | Excellent | Metal marking | Routed detail | No engraving |
| Printed vinyl & soft sheets | Material dependent | No | No | Excellent |
Quote preparation
Start with the exact material or product grade, colour, thickness, sheet size, finished quantity and required edge. Include a 1:1 vector drawing with closed paths, outlined text and clearly named layers for cutting, engraving and surface marking. Pricing follows the material, cut length, engraving area, nesting and quantity, so sending the whole family of parts together usually costs less than several separate small jobs.
Identify the visible face, protective film, critical dimensions and any parts that will later be bent, bonded, painted or assembled. Cut MDF and timber parts that need a sprayed colour can continue into our 2-pack spray painting service — flag paint-ready parts in the enquiry. If the job begins as a sketch or sample, send dimensions and photographs so drawing work and material testing can be allowed for before production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Services
Compare acrylic, timber and metal cutting processes across the workshop.
Mild steel, stainless, aluminium and brass cut on the metal side of the workshop.
Marine plywood, PVC, ACM, rigid plastics, V-grooves and thick panel work.
Printed vinyl, foam, felt, rubber and packaging boards cut without heat.
Next Step
Include the material, thickness, finished size, quantity and whether you need cutting, engraving or both. If the artwork is not production-ready, send a sketch, photo or marked-up drawing with dimensions and we can help prepare it.