Can you laser cut polycarbonate?

Rarely — polycarbonate doesn't suit laser cutting at most thicknesses, so we review it case by case. CNC routing is the standard method for guards, glazing and protective panels. Send the brief and we'll tell you straight.

What thickness of polycarbonate can you cut?

1.5–12 mm, CNC routed. Every polycarbonate job is reviewed before we quote.

What do you cut polycarbonate for?

Impact-rated machine guards, glazing and protective panels cut to size.

Polycarbonate.

Impact-rated. Glazing and machine guards.

Tough, transparent polycarbonate for guards, glazing and protective panels. CNC routed at most thicknesses — laser cutting is rarely a good fit and is reviewed case-by-case. Send the brief and we'll tell you straight.

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Common questions

Polycarbonate — frequently asked.

Can you laser cut polycarbonate?: Rarely — polycarbonate doesn't suit laser cutting at most thicknesses, so we review it case by case. CNC routing is the standard method for guards, glazing and protective panels. Send the brief and we'll tell you straight.
What thickness of polycarbonate can you cut?: 1.5–12 mm, CNC routed. Every polycarbonate job is reviewed before we quote.
What do you cut polycarbonate for?: Impact-rated machine guards, glazing and protective panels cut to size.

How we cut it

CNC Routing Polycarbonate
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Polycarbonate.

Polycarbonate — frequently asked.

CNC Routing Polycarbonate

Cut-to-Size

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ACM

Foam PVC

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