These 3mm laser-compatible black painted MDF sheets, measuring 600mm x 400mm, offer all the same qualities as our standard MDF lines but with a nice black finish. This comes into its own when laser engraving, as there will be a nice contrast between the black finish and the underlying MDF material. One side of these MDF sheets is painted and the other is a standard MDF finish.
Our laser MDFs are EU class E1, which means low formaldehyde emissions. It is this low formaldehyde emission that makes this MDF suitable for laser cutting.
Please note:
Some sheets may contain discolourations on the black surfaces. These areas of discolouration resemble scratches.
As wood is a natural product, there is often a crook or bow to the sheet. The natural twist might be in excess of 10mm (see below – Tolerances and Caution).
This product conforms to E1 (low) formaldehyde levels as well as also complying with the lower levels required by CARB phase 2 (CARB Phase 2 compliant <0.11ppm).
This product is often described as ‘Laser Grade’ MDF but there is no official classification for this. We believe that E1 conforming MDF is the safest and best MDF for use in a laser cutter.
Features:
- These are high-quality MDF sheets with a black paint finish.
- Suitable for use with a laser cutter.
- When laser engraving, the black paint finish provides a great contrast to the MDF underneath.
- Low formaldehyde emissions.
- Suitable for use in internal dry conditions
- Highly versatile.
- Note: Some sheets may contain discolourations on the black surfaces. These areas of discolouration resemble scratches.
Contents:
- 1 x 3mm Laser Black Painted MDF, 600mm x 400mm sheet.
Dimensions:
- Length: 600mm.
- Width: 400mm.
- Height: 3mm.
Video:
Â
Tolerances:
The manufacturing tolerance for the thickness of MDF sheets is the stated thickness +/-0.15mm. This means a 3mm MDF sheet could be between 2.85mm and 3.15mm in thickness.
Caution:
- As wood is a natural product there is often a bow or crook to the MDF and in some cases a twist. We have measured in excess of 10mm rise between the flat centre of the MDF and the corner. If you are using this product on a laser cutter; these sheets should be strapped/taped to the laser bed before cutting.
Phil Fitzgerald (verified owner) –
I can’t currently recommend it. This material was always amazing but something has changed recently and the quality has dropped. The sheets are arriving covered in scratches that can’t be disguised and in random parts around the sheet making usage of full sheets near impossible.
The description says they may have discolouration that resemble scratches but in reality they are just scratches.
Michael Lockhart –
Hello Phil,
Thank you for your review and feedback regarding the Black Painted MDF sheets. I’m aware you have been in contact with our customer service team regarding the issues you have been experiencing on the sheets and we have been working with you to resolve these and providing further details on the issues including some of the marks being caused by the sheets being handled which can be buffed out with a soft cloth. We take every effort to ensure that all of the products we stock are to a high level of quality and that every care is taken to ensure these are received in a suitable condition. We quality check all items upon being received and where a product is delivered and falls below the quality we would expect we would always work to try and resolve this.