Additive Inn

Laser Cutting

Precision cuts and engraving on acrylic, plywood, MDF, paper, and leather. From signage to model parts, prototypes, and packaging.

Laser Cutting

Capabilities

  • Acrylic (3mm – 10mm) clear and coloured
  • Plywood and MDF (3mm – 12mm)
  • Paper, card, and leather
  • Surface engraving and etching
  • Vector cutting from DXF/AI/SVG
  • Same-day quoting for vector files

How we make it

  1. 01

    Vector file prep

    DXF, AI, SVG, or PDF with clear cut/engrave layers. Strokes set to 0.001mm, text outlined. We flag anything that won't cut clean.

  2. 02

    Material selection

    Acrylic, plywood, MDF, paper, leather, or coated stock. We match thickness and colour to the application — 3 mm to 12 mm.

  3. 03

    Laser cutting

    CO₂ laser cuts and engraves to ±0.1 mm. Tight kerf, no scorch on the visible face thanks to masking film and air-assist.

  4. 04

    Pack & deliver

    Pieces masked or interleaved to prevent edge-to-edge scratching. Same-day pickup from Bendemeer for local jobs.

Laser cutting handles the jobs that 3D printing can’t — flat sheet stock, large surface areas, intricate paper artwork, fine engraving on acrylic. We use it constantly alongside printing for signage, scale-model substrates, and packaging.

Materials we cut routinely

  • Acrylic — clear, frosted, and full Pantone range from 3mm to 10mm. Flame-polished edges available for premium finish.
  • Plywood and MDF — 3mm to 12mm. Good for model bases, fixtures, and packaging inserts.
  • Paper, cardstock, leather — for invitations, tags, packaging, and templates.

Common use cases

  • Signage — retail signs, exhibition booth graphics, wayfinding letters.
  • Scale model bases and substrates — flat sheet under-structures for architectural and product models.
  • Prototyping fixtures — quick test jigs and assembly aids.
  • Packaging inserts — die-cut foam alternatives for product presentation.

What we need from you

DXF, AI, SVG, or PDF files with clear cut/engrave layers. If you’re sending a vector you’ve drawn yourself, set strokes to 0.001mm and convert text to outlines. We’ll quote within the same business day.

Instant quote