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Description
This is a high-quality AB/AB Italian Panguaneta Poplar Plywood sheet (laserply) that is suitable for a wide range of applications and is particularly suited to laser cutting. Panguaneta manages its own woodlands, so it knows that every last sheet has been produced responsibly, sustainably, and to the highest of standards. This Poplar Plywood has an AB/AB grading which is typically the best grade of plywood available.
Poplar has a lower density than Birch, meaning that it can be easily laser cut at lower power settings (See comparison image below).
Please note:
As wood is a natural product, there is often a crook or bow to the sheet. The natural twist might be in excess of 25mm (see below - Tolerances and Caution).The surface of the material will be consistent in appearance with no large variations in colour. Small pin knots are allowed and these would typically be only a few mm in diameter.
The plywood uses an EN314-2 Class 1 glue which is suitable for Interior (dry) conditions. Interior glue is generally considered the preferred option for materials that are to be laser cut. This is because the exterior glues can cause a more obvious 'burnt' look on and around the area that is cut.
Poplar is a cultivated wood that grows quickly, which makes it a very sustainable product.
Features:
- High- quality Poplar laser plywood sheet (laserply).
- Low density for easier laser cutting.
- Top-quality AB/AB grading meaning fewer knots aiding consistency of laser cutting.
- Interior grade glue.
Contents:
- 1 x 3mm Poplar Laser Plywood (laserply), 800mm x 600mm Sheet.
Dimensions:
- Length: 800mm.
- Width: 600mm.
- Height: 3mm.
Video:
Watch this video below for information on how to use this product (please note: other Kitronik products are included in this video).
Tolerances:
The manufacturing tolerance for the thickness of plywood sheets are the stated thickness +0.2mm/-0.4mm. This means a 3mm plywood sheet could be between 2.6mm and 3.2mm in thickness.
Caution:
- As wood is a natural product there is often a bow or crook to plywood, and in some cases a twist. We have measured in excess of 25mm rise between the flat centre of the plywood and the corner. These twists are completely normal and add to the natural character of the plywood. If you are using this product on a laser cutter; these sheets should be strapped/taped to the laser bed before cutting.
Note:
- On all Perspex, acrylics, veneers, Styrofoam, polypropylene, plywood, wooden boxes, HIPS and MDF sheet orders (except A4/300mm x 200mm size) there is a flat delivery charge of £6.50 per order (most UK locations).
Same Day Dispatch
- Orders placed online before 3:00pm Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays and our Christmas shutdown period) are always dispatched the same day provided the goods are in stock. If the goods are not in stock we will endeavour to contact you as soon as possible to discuss a dispatch date.
Large Materials
- On all Perspex, acrylics, veneers, Styrofoam, polypropylene, plywood, HIPs, wooden boxes, and MDF sheets (except A4/300mm x 200mm size) a large materials charge applies per order.
- This is £6.95 (£8.34 including VAT) for most UK locations, £12 (£14.40 including VAT) for Northern Ireland and £18.00 (£21.60 including VAT) for UK remote locations.
- For a list of postcodes that will be charged the remote location rate: remote area list.
Rest of the world
- These orders are sent via UPS, and the cost is dependant on the service you choose at checkout. Alternatively you can choose the free collection option and have your own courier collect it from us. International orders can only be shipped to the registered card address. Please note: International orders may be charged import duty dependant on local import laws and duty rates. These charges are usually billed to you directly from UPS.
- Delivery times vary for international orders depending on the service selected and the destination. You can see the delivery time and cost at the shipping stage, or by using the shipping estimator from within the shipping basket.
Collection
- If you would like to collect your order, or use your own courier then there is an option you can select during checkout. We do not charge a packaging or handling fee for this service, and you will receive an email when your order has been processed, you can collect half an hour after receipt of this email.
Further Information
- For information about all of the delivery options we offer see full delivery details.
A selection of articles describing various aspects of working with laser materials.
A selection of articles describing various aspects of working with laser materials.
Q:
Hi, I only want to order 2 of these but it has a minimum quantity of 10. Is this a mistake as the price is there for quantities under 10?
A:
For the parcel to be thick enough it needs to be a total of 30mm, if you have 16 or more sheets of 3mm 600x400 material you would be fine.
Answered by: Michael Lockhart
13-Apr-18
Q:
Hi, I am looking at the 3mm Poplar Laser Plywood, 800mm x 600mm sheet and wanted to know what the weight is of the sheet. Thanks
Asked by: Ruhul
A:
Hi Ruthul, the weight of this product is approximately 780 grams a sheet, however this will vary slightly from batch to batch.
Answered by: Michael Lockhart
23-Aug-16
Q:
Hi there, I Want to purchase some 3mm plywood to be laser cut and etched, and i wondered whether the birch or poplar would give a better engraving finish / smooth cut finish?
Please advise.
Thank you
Natalie
https://www.kitronik.co.uk/3244-3mm-birch-laser-plywood-600mm-x-300mm-sheet.html
https://www.kitronik.co.uk/3224-3mm-poplar-laser-plywood-600mm-x-300mm-sheet.html
Please advise.
Thank you
Natalie
https://www.kitronik.co.uk/3244-3mm-birch-laser-plywood-600mm-x-300mm-sheet.html
https://www.kitronik.co.uk/3224-3mm-poplar-laser-plywood-600mm-x-300mm-sheet.html
Asked by: Natalie
A:
The poplar laser plywood is easier to laser cut due to it being less dense than the birch, and there is an image which shows the difference in quality of the cutting between the two sheets on the poplar product page. It would be likely that engraving would follow a similar style of finish as the cutting image, although this would need to be tried.
Answered by: Michael Lockhart
13-Apr-16
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