dpgibbons Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 I'm modelling principally in 7mm and have just acquired a 22W laser, so I'm wondering what materials (and at what thicknesses) work best for laser-cut model structures. Products I've seen used so far are 3mm MDF and 3mm birch ply, 1.5mm basswood, screenboard, and 0.6mm laserboard for windows etc. Any thoughts please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) For buildings I use 2mm mdf (laser quality) https://hobarts.com/products/2mm-laser-grade-mdf?variant=40677185945784 All the above stuff I've had before will cut with a diode laser. The 1mm MDF from other sources won't cut with diode, only CO2 lasers. Edited August 29, 2023 by Giles 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted August 29, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 29, 2023 I would not ignore using card as a medium Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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