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 The material’s surface will be consistent in appearance with some possible colour variations. May contain sound-tight knots no larger than 35mm in diameter; small knotholes or hairline cracks, only if well patched. Small glue marks, repairs and well-filled patches are also allowed.
This 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 Italian Poplar laser plywood sheets (laserply).
- Low density for easier laser cutting.
- Interior grade glue.
Contents:
- 1 x 6mm Poplar Laser Plywood (laserply), 600mm x 400mm Sheet.
Dimensions:
- Length: 600mm.
- Width: 400mm.
- Height: 6mm.
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 6mm plywood sheet could be between 5.6mm and 6.2mm in thickness.
Resources:
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.
Eve Reynolds –
I have been buying this poplar ply for nearly a year from this company and for good reasons, its been fantastic. Recently though I have been really struggling using it, there are so many internal defects that my laser cutter wont cut through even taking a stanley knife to those areas and cant get through. The surface of the wood has lots of small dots which in the past it didnt. I think it gets fillered in parts because i ocassionally get small bits of wood where it just separates from the rest. In my line of work its not something I can deal with and it just turns into waste. I really hope they can sort this out because other than the recent batches Kitronik are fantastic with delivery times and customer service.
geoffhampson –
Dear Eve,
Thanks for your review with us, as per our previous correspondence on this matter there can always be variation in in density, interior knots and pin hole knots which are the small dots you are describing. It’s always important to remember that these are a genuine natural product and no two sheets are going to be the same, especially from batch to batch.
You’re also always welcome to return unused sheets to us for a refund as per our returns policy.
Timebubble Toys –
I’ve designed much of our range using birch faced ply due to its superior strength…however, so many runs need fixing due to variations in material density, resulting in hours trying to save cut designs. The weaker Poplar ply is a good comparison when using the 6mm for strength. The real bonus is that every single piece I have laser cut has worked…no problems, the difference is quite startling and we are now creating new designs in this material due to its reliability! Hope that helps.