The Pierre Berton Resource Library will allow customers to bring in their own materials to use with the Laser cutter Machine.
Material Type
The following materials can be used with the Laser Cutter.
- Any type of Plywood, including Bamboo, Birch, Oak, and Cherry.
- Hard and Soft Woods of any natural wood species (i.e. Alder, Pine, Basswood, etc.)
- Wood veneer
- MDF
- Corian
- Delrin
- Acrylic
- Glass (only Engraving)
- Anodized Aluminum (only Engraving)
- Coated Metal (only Engraving)
Important: These materials are NOT ALLOWED!
Hazardous Materials (Toxic Fumes & Corrosive Gases)
- PVC / Vinyl / Faux Leather / Neoprene.
- Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber.
- ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene).
- Polycarbonate / Lexan.
- PTFE / Teflon (Polytetrafluoroethylene).
- Chromium-tanned Leather: Only vegetable-tanned leather is safe.
Highly Flammable & Performance Issues
- HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene).
- Polystyrene and Polypropylene Foams (e.g., Styrofoam).
- Oily/Resinous Woods: Woods like pine, larch, or cedar with high sap content are much more prone to flare-ups and fire during cutting.
- Any unknown materials without MSDS.
When you buy materials from Amazon or other vendors, make sure it’s clearly mentioned as “laser-safe”.
Material Size
The Epilog Maker 24 has a workspace of 24 by 24 inches; please keep this in mind when choosing materials. The maximum height is 7 inches.
Other notes
- Customers will still be required to take the proper certification course.
- Vaughan Public Libraries will not be held responsible for any damage or modifications caused to the material.
- Customers must also be present in the branch when their respective laser cutter project is being made using their own materials.
- To find the best setting, we may need to do some tests on your material.