What thicknesses of mdf do you laser cut?

.125, .250 in (3.2 mm, 6.3 mm).

How big can a laser cut mdf part be?

Up to 23.2 x 11.6 in (589 x 294 mm), either way round. The smallest part we cut without a person checking it first is 1/4 in across its short side.

How long does laser cutting mdf take?

Most orders are ready in 2 - 3 business days, or the next business day with rush (+50%). If the sheet isn't on our shelf, ordering it can add time. We tell you before we start.

Is there a minimum order?

The order total has to come to at least $25. There is no minimum quantity: one part is fine.

A DXF or SVG, one part or a whole set per file, with every outline closed and any text converted to outlines. No file? Start from a template and type your dimensions.

Laser cutting material

Laser cut MDF

MDF (medium-density fiberboard) is wood fiber and resin pressed into a flat, uniform sheet. With no grain and no plies it cuts the same in every direction, stays flat, and takes paint with nothing showing through.

Quote mdf No file? Start from a template

Thickness: .125, .250 in
Largest part: 23.2 x 11.6 in
Smallest part: 1/4 in
Ready in: 2 - 3 business days
Next-day rush: +50%
Order minimum: $25

Thicknesses

Every mdf thickness we cut

Price per part for the 4 x 4 in plate (four 1/4 in corner holes and a 1 1/2 in centre hole), from the same engine as the instant quote.

Thickness	x11 part	x1010 parts	x5050 parts	Quote
.125 in (3.2 mm)	$6.37	$3.10	$2.29	Quote mdf, .125 in
.250 in (6.3 mm)	$11.22	$5.32	$3.97	Quote mdf, .250 in

Per part, before the $25 order minimum and any rush. Your own part is priced from its size, cut length and holes.

Example prices

What real parts cost in mdf

At .125 in. Each one is a template you can open and change.

Price per part, before the $25 order minimum. Small parts are priced at a per-part minimum, so they barely change with size.

Fit

When mdf is the right call

It is the economical choice for parts that are about shape rather than strength: templates, spacers, mock-ups and anything that gets painted. The laser leaves a dark brown edge.

Good for

Router and drilling templates
Jigs and spacers
Painted signs and displays
Architectural and product models
Packaging inserts

Pick something else when

It has to carry load or hold screws in its edge. Baltic birch is stiffer for its weight and grips screws far better.
It might get wet. MDF swells and doesn't recover; seal it well or choose acrylic.

Design rules

What the laser needs from your file

Largest part: 23.2 x 11.6 in (589 x 294 mm), either orientation
Smallest part: 1/4 in on its short side; smaller gets a person's review
Between cuts: Leave at least 1/16 in of material between holes and edges
Outlines: Closed shapes only, any number of parts per file
Text: Convert to outlines, or it won't be cut
Files: DXF or SVG, priced instantly

Care and handling

Looking after mdf parts

Seal the cut edges before painting. The edge soaks up paint faster than the face.
Wipe the soot off the edge with a damp cloth before handling clean parts.
Keep it dry. Even a damp shop can swell the edges.

Templates

Parts people cut in mdf

No drawing needed. Open one, type your dimensions, and the price updates as you go.

All templates

Questions

MDF laser cutting FAQ

What thicknesses of mdf do you laser cut?: .125, .250 in (3.2 mm, 6.3 mm).
How big can a laser cut mdf part be?: Up to 23.2 x 11.6 in (589 x 294 mm), either way round. The smallest part we cut without a person checking it first is 1/4 in across its short side.
How long does laser cutting mdf take?: Most orders are ready in 2 - 3 business days, or the next business day with rush (+50%). If the sheet isn't on our shelf, ordering it can add time. We tell you before we start.
Is there a minimum order?: The order total has to come to at least $25. There is no minimum quantity: one part is fine.
What file do I need?: A DXF or SVG, one part or a whole set per file, with every outline closed and any text converted to outlines. No file? Start from a template and type your dimensions.