Acrylic signage
Display-grade acrylic letters, panels, covers, lightbox faces and branded components.
Plastics, timber and engraving
CO2 Laser Cutting for Acrylic, Timber and Display Materials
Large-format CO2 laser cutting and engraving for acrylic, timber sheet, MDF, selected plastics and display-grade components up to a 3000 x 1500 mm working area where setup allows.
Quote pathInstant pricing for suitable cut-ready files
Accepted filesDXF, DWG or vector PDF with real cut lines
ProductionMade in Botany, Sydney, with freight Australia-wide
Review pathComplex work can be checked before production
Service detail
Large-format CO2 laser cutting for acrylic, timber and display materials.
CO2 laser cutting is the right path for many plastics, acrylics, timber sheets and engraved display components. It is especially valuable for signage and display work where detail, edge quality and presentation matter.
For acrylic signs and display parts, CO2 cutting combines profile detail with edge presentation. For compatible flat wording and logos, check the acrylic letter cutting requirements. For Perspex profiles, check the Perspex sheet and cut-file requirements. If the project also needs metal components, compare our laser cutting services to match each material to its process. See laser cutting in Sydney for Botany collection and local production details.
The published CO2 working area is 3000 x 1500 mm where the material, thickness and setup are suitable. Send the sheet specification and finished part layout for review; the bed size alone does not confirm that a particular job can be accepted.
ProcessCO2 laser cutting and engraving
Working area3000 x 1500 mm where material setup allows
Best forAcrylic, MDF, plywood and selected plastics
Review whenEngraving, thick sheets, flame polish or material ID matters
Technical quoting detail
Specs to check before you upload.
For acrylic, timber and MDF parts, confirm the sheet type, thickness, finished outline and quantity. Identify engraving, visible faces and edge expectations separately from the cut-through geometry.
Service
CO2 laser cutting and engraving for acrylic, timber, MDF and selected display materials.
Working area
3000 x 1500 mm CO2 cutting area where the selected sheet, thickness and setup are suitable.
Best job types
Acrylic letters, display panels, covers, templates, timber details, engraved parts and signage components.
Accepted quote files
DXF, DWG or vector PDF files with real cut lines. Engraving, score and cut operations should be separated clearly.
Pricing factors
Material, thickness, cut length, small detail, engraving area, protective film, edge expectation, nesting and file cleanliness.
Review before pricing
Use the reviewed quote path for unknown plastics, PVC/vinyl, flame-polish expectations, bonding, assembly, printing or finish-critical parts.
Real workshop photos
Real co2 laser cutting work from our workshop.
CO2 laser work across acrylic, display materials and large-format sheet processing, with photos selected to show clean edges and practical production output.
Best-fit work
Where co2 laser cutting makes the most sense.
These pages are written for trade customers, fabricators, sign shops, procurement teams and production buyers who need clarity before sending files.
Timber and MDF details
Templates, decorative sheet parts, models and small-format timber components.
Engraved work
Acrylic and timber engraving where artwork layers, depth and finish expectations need to be clear.
Material fit
Materials need the right cutting process.
The fastest quote is still the correct quote. Material, thickness, edge expectation and finishing notes determine whether the job should price instantly or be reviewed first.
Acrylic
A core CO2 material for signage, displays, templates and polished-looking parts.
MDF and plywood
Good for models, fixtures, templates and interior/display components when edge darkening is acceptable.
Other identified plastics
Provide the exact plastic specification and thickness for process review. Do not assume a clear or similar-looking sheet is suitable for CO2 laser cutting.
PVC and vinyl
Not suitable for CO2 laser cutting. These should move to CNC router or digital knife where appropriate.
File rules
What counts as a cut-ready file.
A cut-ready file contains actual vector paths the machine can follow. It is not simply a picture placed into a PDF. This distinction is important because the calculator reads cutting geometry, not visual artwork.
PDF
PDF only works when the cut lines are real vectors.
If a JPEG, phone photo or screenshot is saved as a PDF, it still cannot be priced as a cutting file. Send that through review so we can advise on file prep.
- Use DXF or DWG wherever possible.
- Vector PDF can work when it contains real vector cut lines.
- Keep artwork, engraving, crease and cut operations on clearly named layers.
- Supply files at 1:1 scale with closed paths and duplicated lines removed.
Not ready yet?
Use the reviewed quote path.
If the job includes photos, sketches, mixed services, unclear material, finishing, fabrication, painting, welding, 3D printing, installation context or production advice, send the brief through contact instead.
Workflow
From upload to production.
Upload cut lines
Use DXF, DWG or vector PDF files with separate cut and engrave layers where needed.
Choose material
Select the sheet type and thickness so the process can be matched correctly.
Flag engraving
Raster engraving, score lines or mixed operations should be clearly named in the file or notes.
Cut and protect
Parts are processed, checked and packed to protect faces, edges and small details.
Quote path
Instant quote where it is clean. Expert review where it matters.
The calculator is the fastest path for clean cutting files. For mixed services, unclear geometry, specialist materials or finish-critical work, the reviewed quote path keeps the job accurate before production starts.
The PDF is only a placed image instead of vector cut paths.
The job includes engraving depth, raster artwork, filled graphics or unclear line colours.
The material is unknown, PVC/vinyl-based, supplied by the customer or finish-critical.
The job needs flame polishing, bonding, assembly, printing or tight visual matching.
Related materials
Material pages connected to this process.
Common questions
Answers before production starts.
Can I get instant pricing for CO2 laser cutting?
Yes, suitable CO2 laser cutting files can move through instant pricing when the file has real DXF, DWG or vector PDF cut lines and the selected material is compatible.
Is the CO2 bed 3000 x 1500 mm?
Yes, the current production reference is 3000 x 1500 mm for suitable CO2 work, subject to material, thickness and setup.
Can CO2 laser cutting include engraving?
Yes. Engraving can be included when the file clearly separates cut paths, score lines and engraving artwork. Jobs with unclear engraving depth or artwork should be reviewed.
Can the CO2 laser cut PVC or vinyl?
No. PVC and vinyl are not suitable for CO2 laser cutting. Those jobs should be reviewed for digital knife or CNC router production.
What's your minimum order quantity?
One-off parts, prototypes and repeat production runs can all be quoted. Very small jobs still need setup time, so uploading a clean file is the fastest way to see whether the price works.
Do you offer engraving?
Yes. CO2 laser engraving is available for compatible materials such as acrylic and timber, and some jobs can also use marking, printing or finishing depending on the material.
Can you cut metal?
Yes. Fiber laser cutting is used for sheet metals including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper, Colorbond and Corten steel where the material and thickness are suitable.
Ready file
Price co2 laser cutting from real cutting files.
Upload DXF, DWG or vector PDF files with actual cut paths, or send complex jobs through the reviewed quote path.