Foil laser cutting and engraving

Many plastic and some metal foil can be cut and engraved with great speed and precision with a laser cutter. Possible use cases are stencils for spray painting, detailed labels or industry uses.

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Possibilities with foil

Many foils can be cut with speed and precision. On some materials a high-detail engraving is possible. A popular use case is the production of stencils for spray painting or high-contrast engraved tags and nameplates.

Not all kinds of foil can be laser processed. Any material containing PVC must not be laser cut.

Possible uses:

  • Engraving of laser foil for labels and name tags.
  • Cutting of double-sided tape for industrial uses.
  • Fashion design
  • Stencils for spray painting
  • Decoration and design.
  • Research and industry uses
Laser engraving and cut of laser foil for nametag of product.
Laser foil made from 2-layer acrylic in a stainless steel look. Product name plate.

Foil types for laser cutting and engraving

  • Polyester can be cut with speed and clean edges. On some types engraving is also possible.
  • PET is very resistant and flexible. Typical uses are stencils for spray painting.
  • Acrylic and plexiglass foil can be cut well.
  • Laser foil is a special 2-layer foil. The laser can engrave the top layer away and high contrast is possible.
  • PVC can not be laser cut. Dangerous gases are created.

Samples of lasercut foil

Cutting and engraving of 2-layer laser foil for tags

Using a special 2-layer material a high-contrast engraving is possible. The base material is acrylic, the thickness 0.2mm. This foil is available in many different colors both matte and glossy as well as metallic looks.

The flexibility of the material allows it to be applied to rounded objects. The glue on the backside means a permanent application is possible.

  • Fast engraving and high precision is possible. Graphics and text can be engraved with finest details.
  • Colors and metallic looks are possible. A high quality look can be achieved.
Laser engraving and cut of laser foil for nametag of product.
Laser foil made from 2-layer acrylic in a stainless steel look. Product name plate.

Lasercut stencil for spray painting

By using plastic foils made from PET it is possible to create stencils for spray paint. This process is fast and cost-effective. PET is transparent, resistant to damage and flexible. This makes it ideal for spray painting application on surfaces.

  • Foils are cost effective and reusable,  This offers many advantages compared to paper or cardboard stencils as plastic foils are resistant to damage and moisture and do not warp.
  • Stability of PET is high. The foil doesn’t tear and lasts a long time.