Materials

Start from the material

What do you want to work? For each material you'll find how it behaves under laser, mill or 3D printing — and what you need to know before you start.

· Solid wood: European hardwoods
· Solid wood: tropical and exotic hardwoods
· Solid wood: softwoods (conifers)
· Wood-based panels

5 groups Metals

· Steel
· Aluminium and alloys
· Copper and alloys
· Light metals and special alloys

5 groups Thermoplastics

· Polyolefins
· Styrenics
· Acrylics and methacrylics
· Polycarbonates and engineering plastics

6 groups Thermoset plastics and resins

· Epoxy resins
· Polyurethane resins
· Photopolymer resins (3D printing)
· Silicones

5 groups Ceramics, stones and mineral materials

· Technical ceramics
· Craft ceramics
· Natural stones
· Plasters and cements

4 groups Fabrics, leather and soft materials

· Natural fabrics
· Synthetic fabrics
· Leather
· Rubbers and elastomers

4 groups Paper, cardboard and cellulosic materials

· Paper and cellulosics

1 group Finishing materials and consumables

· Abrasives
· Wood finishes
· Metal finishes
· Adhesives