โ— Material Library โ€” Updated for 2026

Material Library

Reference specs, laser and plasma settings, and a live per-part cost calculator for the stock makers cut most. Pick a material to see full specs and get an instant quote on your own numbers โ€” no account needed to calculate.

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Plywood

1/8โ€ณ Baltic Birch Plywood

The default laser plywood โ€” void-free core, clean edges, predictable kerf sheet to sheet.

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Plywood

1/4โ€ณ Baltic Birch Plywood

Structural thickness for drawer boxes, enclosure walls, and press-fit joints.

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Acrylic

3mm Cast Acrylic

Flame-polished edges straight off the laser โ€” the standard for signage and display work.

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MDF

1/8โ€ณ MDF

No grain, uniform core, the cheapest sheet good in the shop โ€” built for prototypes and stencils.

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Hardwood

1/8โ€ณ Basswood Plywood

The lightest, fastest-cutting stock โ€” ideal for models, ornaments, and fine engraved detail.

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Metal

16 Gauge Mild Steel

The plasma workhorse thickness for brackets, signage, and small enclosures.

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Acrylic

1/4โ€ณ Cast Acrylic

Heavier stock for stands, risers, and parts that need to hold their shape under load.

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Leather

2-3oz Veg Tan Leather

The tooling-leather weight for wallets, straps, and engraved goods โ€” cuts and cases cleanly.

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Cardboard

Corrugated Cardboard

Single-wall board for packaging prototypes, dieline tests, and disposable jigs.

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Felt

3mm Wool Felt

Dense pressed felt for coasters, pouches, and layered craft pieces โ€” no fraying at the edge.

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Metal

16 Gauge Stainless Steel

Corrosion-resistant plate for outdoor signage, marine hardware, and food-safe parts.

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Metal

14 Gauge Aluminum

Lightweight non-ferrous plate for enclosures, nameplates, and parts that need to stay light.

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Metal

24 Gauge Copper

Soft, conductive non-ferrous sheet for jewelry blanks, nameplates, and electrical grounding.

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Blade Steel

Bar Stock Yield Calculator

How many blades per bar โ€” 1084, 1095, 80CrV2, 5160, AEB-L and CPM-154, forged or stock removal.

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Quoting more than one material?

KraftyQuote's full cost engine handles materials, machine time, labor, and margin in one quote โ€” free to build, no card required.

Material Library
โ— Material Library โ€” Updated for 2026

Material Library

Reference specs, laser and plasma settings, and a live per-part cost calculator for the stock makers cut most. Pick a material to see full specs and get an instant quote on your own numbers โ€” no account needed to calculate.

Quoting more than one material?

KraftyQuote's full cost engine handles materials, machine time, labor, and margin in one quote โ€” free to build, no card required.