Laser cutting of wood, MDF, veneer and plywood

Large-format laser machines for cutting and engraving wood

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Precise cut edges without mechanical post-processing

Non-contact processing without tool wear or chips

Consistent quality from prototype to series production

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CO₂ laser machines – the ideal solution for processing wood-based materials

Why use laser cutting for wood, MDF and veneer?

Laser processing of wood enables the cost-effective cutting of intricate contours and the creation of high-quality engravings. The contact-free process ensures consistently high cutting quality without tool wear, mechanical stress or wood dust.

Laser-engraved MDF panel featuring detailed relief structure and high-resolution image details

Attention to detail: High-resolution laser engraving of images and reliefs

Detailed world globe with precisely laser-cut veneer inlays, produced using a eurolaser system

High precision: Precise laser cutting of veneer inlays

Extremely fine laser cut in plywood shown next to a matchstick, with no visible material damage

Design freedom: Delicate contours, contact-free and without breakage

Clean work­ing en­vi­ron­ment with­out wood chips or saw­dust

Con­sist­ent­ly high cut­ting qual­i­ty with­out tool wear

Burr-free cut edg­es with­out post-pro­cess­ing

Ma­te­ri­al-friend­ly pro­cess­ing through con­tact-free cut­ting

Re­duced break­age and ma­te­ri­al waste dur­ing pro­cess­ing

Fast pro­cess­ing with­out clamp­ing or fix­ing the ma­te­ri­al

Vir­tu­al­ly ra­di­us-free cut­ting of in­tri­cate in­ter­nal con­tours

Pre­cise re­pro­duc­tion of fine de­tails and com­plex ge­om­e­tries

Applications and materials for laser cutting wood-based materials

Common applications for our CO₂ laser cutting machines for wood

CO₂ laser cutting machines from eurolaser are ideal for the precise processing of wood and wood-based materials such as MDF, plywood, veneer, multiplex and balsa wood. Typical applications include furniture manufacturing, interior fit-out, model making, shopfitting and industrial production.

Material

  • Representation of balsa wood as a lightweight, easy-to-cut material ideal for laser cutting and engraving with CO₂ laser machines
    Balsa wood
  • Representation of MDF as a homogeneous engineered wood material ideal for clean laser cutting and high-contrast engraving with CO₂ laser machines
    MDF
  • Representation of multiplex (MPX) as a durable, multi-layer wood material ideal for precise laser cutting and engraving with CO₂ laser machines
    Multiplex
  • Representation of natural wood as a versatile material ideal for precise laser cutting and engraving with CO₂ laser machines
    Natural wood
  • Representation of plywood as a versatile wood material ideal for laser cutting and engraving with CO₂ laser machines
    Plywood
  • Representation of veneer as an ultra-thin wood material ideal for delicate laser cutting and precise engraving with CO₂ laser machines
    Veneer

Industries

  • Image shows detailed Christmas ornaments made of plywood, finely laser-cut with a CO₂ laser machine
    Christmas decorations
  • Image shows a printed MDF display for the point of sale, precisely cut with a CO₂ laser machine
    POS Displays
  • Image shows a wall with decorative wooden panels forming a logo through laser cutting – example of customized shop design with CO₂ laser technology
    Shop design
  • Image shows a color-printed wooden puzzle with pieces precisely cut using a CO₂ laser cutting machine
    Toys
  • Image shows a detailed model made from wood, textile and plastic – all parts were precisely cut using CO₂ laser technology
    Model making
  • Image shows custom-designed wooden gift items, decoratively and precisely cut with CO₂ laser technology
    Gift articles
  • Image shows intricate wood veneer inlays, finely and accurately cut with a CO₂ laser machine
    Inlays
  • Laser-engraved relief image on MDF showing fine contours and depth – produced with a CO₂ laser machine by eurolaser
    Relief engravings

Laser cutting machines for wood, MDF and veneer

Recommended machine sizes for laser cutting wood

eurolaser M-800

eurolaser M-800 laser cutting machine with Shuttle Table System
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Working area (W x L):
1,330 x 830 mm (52.3" x 32.6")

Com­bined with the Shut­tle Ta­ble Sys­tem, this ma­chine size is i­de­al for busi­ness­es pro­cess­ing ve­neer as well as small wood and MDF pan­els with max­i­mum ef­fi­cien­cy.

eurolaser M-800

eurolaser M-1600

eurolaser M-1600 laser cutting machine
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Working area (W x L):
1,330 mm x 1,630 mm (52.3" x 64.1")

I­de­al for man­u­fac­tur­ers pro­duc­ing small to me­di­um-sized wood prod­ucts with high pre­ci­sion and cost ef­fi­cien­cy.

eurolaser M-1600

eurolaser XL-1600

eurolaser XL-1600 laser cutting machine
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Working area (W x L):
2,270 x 1,600 mm (89.3" x 62.9")

Per­fect for man­u­fac­tur­ers pro­duc­ing large-for­mat wood prod­ucts in a range of ma­te­ri­al thick­ness­es and at high pro­duc­tion vol­umes.

eurolaser XL-1600

Special solutions for laser processing wood and MDF

Modular extensions for wood processing

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Machining option
Router Module

Maximum flexibility through mechanical processing parallel to the laser

Extension of machining options, e.g. chamfering, milling grooves, countersinking, blind holes, mitre cuts, V-grooves

High speed and stability in the machining process

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I­de­al for wood prod­uct man­u­fac­tur­ers look­ing to ex­pand their ca­pa­bil­i­ties with­out in­vest­ing in a sep­a­rate rout­ing sys­tem and ad­di­tion­al pro­duc­tion ca­pac­i­ty.

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Camera system
POS+professional

Scan of the entire working area for precise cutting of printed wooden panels

Improved cutting results through com­pen­sa­tion of print tol­er­anc­es

Workflow manager for job data capture via QR and barcodes

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I­de­al for com­pa­nies pro­duc­ing cus­tom­ised wood­en signs, dis­play prod­ucts and in­te­ri­or dé­cor, as well as ac­cu­rate­ly cut­ting print­ed wood­en pan­els to con­tour.

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Engraving option
PICTURE+

Creation of 2D images and stunning 3D reliefs in photo quality

Engravings with up to 256 grey scales and a high resolution of up to 1200 dpi

Vector engraving, raster engraving and cutting in a single operation, even in large formats



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Per­fect for wood prod­uct man­u­fac­tur­ers look­ing to com­bine cut­ting and en­grav­ing in a sin­gle sys­tem, for ex­am­ple when pro­duc­ing dis­plays, in­te­ri­or dé­cor and gift i­tems.

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Automation
Shuttle Table System

Loading and unloading during the cutting process for optimal machine utilisation

Movable material carriers simplify access to the produced pieces

Suitable for fully automated processes and robotic loading in 24/7 operation

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I­de­al for busi­ness­es pro­cess­ing wood and MDF pan­els at max­i­mum ef­fi­cien­cy with high ma­chine u­ti­li­sa­tion and min­i­mal down­time.

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The benefits of eurolaser for laser cutting wood and MDF

Why do wood product manufacturers choose eurolaser?

eurolaser laser cutting machines are specifically designed to meet the requirements of wood product manufacturers – including large-format applications. A wide range of automation features and application-specific extensions enable precise and cost-effective wood processing.

Wide range of ma­chine siz­es for dif­fer­ent wood pan­el for­mats

Spe­cial ta­ble con­cepts for pre­cise and ma­te­ri­al-friend­ly wood cut­ting

In­creased pro­duc­tiv­i­ty through in­tel­li­gent au­to­ma­tion fea­tures

Great­er ver­sa­til­i­ty through com­bined la­ser and rout­ing ca­pa­bil­i­ties

Op­ti­mised ma­te­ri­al u­til­i­sa­tion with soft­ware-con­trolled nest­ing

En­er­gy-ef­fi­cient ex­trac­tion and fil­tra­tion sys­tems for clean pro­duc­tion pro­cess­es

Large-for­mat im­age and re­lief en­grav­ings a­cross the en­tire work­ing ar­ea

Mod­u­lar up­grades and cus­tom­ised ex­ten­sions for max­i­mum flex­i­bil­i­ty

Optimised for industrial production

Since 1994, eurolaser has stood for innovative laser system technology made in Germany. Our goal is to continuously advance laser technology for industrial and manufacturing applications.

All models are based on a modular design principle, ensuring the perfect solution for your specific requirements – even for specialised applications. Each system can be expanded with a wide range of application-specific modules that integrate seamlessly into your production environment.

Even in continuous operation – 24/7 or in two- and three-shift production – you can rely on the proven reliability of our technology.

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These companies rely on our laser cutting machines for wood and MDF

Keplinger GmbH, Austria

With eurolaser, solutions that were previously impossible can now be implemented.

Robert Heinisch
Abteilungsleiter Zuschnitt bei Keplinger

Product: Laser machine XL-3200

Application area: Surface finishing, interior design

Keplinger offers tailor-made solutions for unique wood surfaces and highly individual customer requirements. Impressive, high-quality 3D relief surfaces are created using state-of-the-art laser technology. The eurolaser machine is at the heart of the production process.

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Werkhaus Design + Produktion GmbH, Germany

eu­ro­la­ser’s la­ser tech­no­lo­gy has fas­ci­na­ted and in­spi­red us to de­ve­lop new i­de­as sin­ce 1998. What is par­ti­cu­lar­ly im­pres­si­ve is that the la­sers con­sis­tent­ly turn e­ven some of our more un­con­ven­tio­nal i­de­as in­to re­al pro­ducts – day af­ter day, a­round the clock. I con­ti­nue to be im­pres­sed time and a­gain.

Holger Danneberg
Founder of Werkhaus

Product: Laser machine M-800

Application area: Home accessories, office equipment, furniture

Thanks to a cre­a­ti­ve team, the pro­duct ran­ge con­ti­nues to grow stea­di­ly, with no end in sight. To­day, in ad­di­tion to toys, the com­pa­ny pri­ma­ri­ly ma­nu­fac­tu­res sto­ra­ge sys­tems, home ac­ces­so­ries and gift i­tems on se­ve­ral eu­ro­la­ser ma­chi­nes. E­ven com­ple­te ex­hi­bi­tion stands, shel­ving sys­tems and of­fice fur­ni­shing so­lu­tions are now part of the port­fo­lio.

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Stykka ApS, Denmark

I must thank you so much for building such an amazing machine. Our eurolaser has been the backbone of our cutting service and has helped pave the way for our company's growth and software development. The system has lasted more than 16,000 hours so far. Along with my espresso machine, it is one of my absolute favourite things in my life.

Jarl Vindnæs
Co-founder of Stykka

Product: Laser machine XL-3200

Application area: Furniture, displays, shop design

With Danish design and intelligent manufacturing, Stykka creates customised furniture that optimises workspaces. Each product is made from carefully selected, versatile materials. Thanks to a flexible manufacturing platform, the result is tailor-made, durable furniture that is perfectly suited to the customer's space.

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Grauthoff Türengruppe GmbH, Germany

Since we started using the eurolaser laser machine, we have had extraordinary opportunities to customise doors even further. Depending on the template, whether it's a signature, logo, room identification, or whatever else, we can put anything the customer wants on the door.

Wolfgang Grauthoff
Managing Director at Grauthoff Türengruppe

Product: Laser machine XL-3200

Application area: Furniture, interior design and home accessories

Creative solutions are produced for exclusive residential and commercial doors, using high-quality veneers from all over the world. In addition to impressive design, special features such as sound insulation, smoke and fire protection, and burglar-resistant construction are also included in the range.

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Leolux Meubelfabriek B.V., Netherlands

... The eu­ro­la­ser la­ser ma­chine is im­por­tant for Leo­lux, es­pe­cial­ly for the prod­uct de­vel­op­ment de­part­ment, but al­so for the man­u­fac­ture of small pro­duc­tion parts. Fast, ef­fi­cient and ea­sy to use.

Huub Rademakers
Technical Manager at Leolux

Product: Laser machine XL-1200

Application area: Furniture manufacturing

The size of the processing system is particularly important for seating furniture. Leolux cuts all MDF parts using the eurolaser laser machine – without chips or dirt. Automatic nesting ensures optimum use of the MDF board and minimises waste.

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Questions about laser cutting wood-based materials

Laser-cut wooden sheet showing edge discoloration depending on wood type, moisture, and resin content

The ma­te­ri­al prop­er­ties of the wood play a key role in la­ser cut­ting and la­ser en­grav­ing. Wood spe­cies and wood-based ma­te­ri­als with a ho­mo­ge­neous struc­ture gen­er­al­ly pro­duce the best re­sults. Fac­tors such as mois­ture con­tent, den­si­ty, and oil or res­in con­tent in­flu­ence both cut­ting qual­i­ty and pro­cess­ing speed. Due to the ther­mal na­ture of the la­ser pro­cess, some de­gree of dark­en­ing oc­curs a­long the cut edge. The ex­tent of this dis­col­our­a­tion de­pends on the wood spe­cies as well as its mois­ture and res­in con­tent. As a gen­er­al rule, the dri­er and less res­in­ous the ma­te­ri­al, the light­er the cut edge will be.

Clean cutting edge of thick wood after CO₂ laser cutting with eurolaser system, suitable for wood up to 30 mm thick

Yes, eu­ro­la­ser CO₂ la­ser cut­ting ma­chi­nes can pre­cise­ly cut wood-based ma­te­ri­als up to 30 mm thick. E­ven great­er ma­te­ri­al thick­ness­es are pos­si­ble with low-den­si­ty woods such as bal­sa, de­pend­ing on the ma­te­ri­al prop­er­ties.

Laser-engraved MDF panel featuring detailed relief structure and high-resolution image details

Yes, eu­ro­la­ser CO₂ la­ser ma­chi­nes can pro­duce high-res­o­lu­tion vec­tor, im­age and re­lief en­grav­ings. The pro­cess de­liv­ers fine de­tails, clean con­tours and pre­cise en­grav­ing re­sults with­out tool wear.

Thanks to work­ing ar­e­as of up to 10 m², e­ven large-for­mat en­grav­ings on wood and wood-based ma­te­ri­als can be re­al­ised. Typ­i­cal ap­pli­ca­tions in­clude fur­ni­ture com­po­nents, in­te­ri­or de­sign, dec­o­ra­tive el­e­ments and ad­ver­tis­ing dis­plays.

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Wood-based materials are known under the following material terms:

Natural wood, softwood, hardwood, solid wood, wood-based materials, bamboo, balsa wood, mahogany, lime, beech, poplar, birch, maple, Douglas fir, spruce, pine, fir, red beech, oak, ash, cherry, walnut, abachi, padauk, teak, veneer, plywood, laminated wood, MDF, multiplex

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