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Cork
also: cork board, coasters
Cork sheet cuts on diode and CO2 machines. Watch for adhesive backing, which FSL names as a lens hazard.
Board
YES x2 two or more makers say yesNO x2 two or more say noMAKERS SPLIT makers contradict each other1 SOURCE one maker page only, not confirmedNO STATEMENT nothing publishedIF = yes only under a stated condition
| Laser type | Engrave or mark | Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Diode (blue, about 450 to 455 nm) | YES x2 | 1 SOURCE: YES |
| CO2 (10,600 nm) | YES x2 | YES x2 |
| Fiber (1064 nm) | NO STATEMENT | NO STATEMENT |
Run cork through the matcher to add a cut thickness.
What each maker says
Diode, engrave or mark YES x2
Engraving: Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Leather Paper Some dark and opaque acrylic Rubber Silicone Glass (with coating) Stone Ceramics (with coating) Plated/coated metal Stainless steel Fabric Cork
xTool, Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog), read Nov 5, 2026They also engrave on denim, mylar, rubber, cork
Glowforge, Craft Series tech specs (Aura, Spark), read Nov 5, 2026
Diode, cut 1 SOURCE: YES
Cutting: Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Leather Paper Some dark and opaque acrylic Felt Cork
xTool, Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog), read Nov 5, 2026
CO2, engrave or mark YES x2
Engraving: Acrylic Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Leather Paper Rubber Silicone Glass Stone Ceramics Plated/coated metal Fabric Cork
xTool, Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog), read Nov 5, 2026A CO2 laser handles non-metals: ... cork
Boss Laser, Materials and safety FAQ, read Nov 5, 2026
CO2, cut YES x2
Cutting: Acrylic Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Paper Rubber Fabric Foam Cork
xTool, Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog), read Nov 5, 2026A CO2 laser cuts and engraves non-metals: ... cork
Boss Laser, Materials and safety FAQ, read Nov 5, 2026
No statement found for: Fiber engrave or mark, Fiber cut.
Notes from the pages
- FSL warns about glue-backed sheets: "Examples include cork tiles, thin wood laminate, acrylic tiles, and paper stickers."
Fumes
Every page read treats lasering as a fume source. Match your machine's exhaust figure to an extractor on the fume and room lookup.