CO2 Laser
Wood (plywood, MDF, hardwoods, softwoods)
Leather and faux leather
Glass and crystal
Cardboard and paper
Fabrics and textiles (cotton, felt, denim)
Anodised aluminium
Certain plastics (like ABS, Delrin, and some types of polypropylene)
Rubber (suitable for stamps)
Cork
Bamboo
Stone (slate, marble, granite – usually for surface engraving)
Ceramic (glazed ceramics require pre-treatment)
Acrylic
Note: CO2 lasers primarily ablate or mark non-metal materials; engraving metals typically requires specialised fibre lasers or additional surface coatings.
Fiber Laser
Titanium and metal jewelry
Durable car parts and accessories
Medical instruments and special equipment
Electronic parts and protective covers
Heavy-duty machine parts
Metal nameplates and ID tags
Stainless steel flasks and tumblers
Brass and copper decorative or useful items
Aerospace parts made to exact standards
Metal promotional items like keyrings and pens
Reliable military and tactical gear
Hand tools and basic hardware
Marked electronic circuit boards (PCB)
Custom dog tags and ID tags for identification