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Laser cut chipboard is a simple, versatile material that lends itself to all kinds of applications, from artwork to home improvement. Chipboard is easy to work with, making it an accessible material for makers, engineers, and designers of any skill level.
Chipboard, also known as particleboard, is an engineered wood product made from wood chips, shavings, and resin that are compressed and bonded together under heat and pressure. It’s commonly used in furniture, shelving, and construction applications as an affordable alternative to solid wood, offering good stability but with a slightly coarser texture. One of laser cut Chipboard’s greatest assets is that it’s completely green. Made entirely from recycled pasteboard, our chipboard is 100% recyclable.
For all its uses and values, we recommend chipboard above most other materials for parts and product prototyping. Chipboard parts can be fastened together with just glue, and are easy to bend by hand. In addition to its workability, chipboard is also very affordable even in small part quantities. These values make it ideal for prototyping while staying well within your time constraints and budget.
Let us help bring your best products and parts to life with laser cut chipboard prototypes!
We cut our chipboard using our CO2 laser cutters, bringing speed, accuracy, and affordability to every kind of chipboard project. And there are many! Chipboard lends itself to versatility in dozens of disciplines. The thickest and densest chipboards are used in countertops, furniture, and protective floor boards. The thinnest and most malleable chipboards are used in crafting, book covers, and even business cards.
| Details | |
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| Advertised Thickness | .030″ | 0.76mm |
| Gauge | N/A |
| Thickness Tolerance Positive | .015″ |
| Thickness Tolerance Negative | .015″ |
| Cutting Process | C02 Laser |
| Cut Tolerance | .009″ |
| Top/Bottom Finish | Identical both sides |
| Sourced from | USA |
| Available Operations | |
| Deburring | No |
| Bending | No |
| Countersinking | No |
| Tapping | No |
| Anodizing | No |
| Plating | No |
| Powder Coating | No |
| Hardware | No |
| Tumbling | No |
| Design Considerations | |
| Min Part Size | .25″ x .375″ |
| Max Part Size | 26″ x 20″ |
| Min Hole Size | .020″ |
| Min Bridge Size | .023″ |
| Min Hole to Edge Size | .020″ |
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| Tab and Slot Tolerance | .025″
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| Properties | |
| Material Composition | |
| Density | |
| Tensile Strength (Yield) | |
| Shear Strength | |
| Shear Modulus | |
| Fatigue Strength | |
| Brinell Hardness | |
| Elongation at Break | |
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| Poisson’s Ratio | |
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| Magnetic | No |
We guarantee awesome quality parts. If you’re not 100% happy, we’ll give you a refund or remake on the spot – no questions, no hassle.
No CAD File? No Problem! Send your sketch or template to our Design Services team.
We proudly use hardware by PEM
| SKU | FH-M8-12 |
| Thread Size | M8 x 1.25 |
| Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000) | .315″ |
| Minimum sheet thickness | 0.94″ |
| Maximum sheet thickness | .347″ |
| Fastener material | Steel |
| Minimum distance hole C/L to edge | 0.378″ |
| When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole. | .535″ |
| Recommended panel material | Steel/Aluminum |
| Coating type | Zinc |
| Length | .472″ |
| Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075) | 0.100″-0.250″ |
| Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR) | 0.104″-0.250″ |
We proudly use hardware by PEM
| SKU | SO-440-8 |
| Thread Size | 4-40 x .250″ |
| Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000) | .168″ |
| Minimum sheet thickness | 0.040″ |
| Maximum sheet thickness | .125″ |
| Fastener material | Steel |
| Minimum distance hole C/L to edge | 0.230″ |
| When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole. | .314″ |
| Recommended panel material | Steel/Aluminum |
| Coating type | Zinc |
| Length | .250″ |
| Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075) | 0.040″-0.125″ |
| Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR) | 0.048″-0.119″ |
