Laser cutting unlocks designs that no other manufacturing method can produce — intricate cutouts, sharp angles, and clean edges, on materials from acrylic to metal. Here's the master guide for Pakistan.
What can a laser cut?
Acrylic: Up to 12 mm. Polished or frosted edges. Wide color range.
MDF & plywood: Up to 8 mm. Char marks on edges (can be sanded or sealed).
Wood (solid): Up to 6–8 mm depending on density. Looks beautiful with dark engraved edges.
Stainless steel: Up to 6 mm. Industrial-grade cuts.
Mild steel: Up to 8 mm.
Brass: Up to 4 mm.
Aluminum: Up to 4 mm.
Cardboard, paper, leather, fabric, foam: Almost any thickness for non-industrial materials.
Pricing model
Most laser cutting in Pakistan is priced per minute of laser time. Cutting time depends on:
- Material thickness (thicker = slower)
- Total cut length (more cuts = more time)
- Detail complexity (intricate = slower)
- Material type (metal slower than acrylic)
We charge PKR 120/min for acrylic, PKR 180/min for wood/MDF, PKR 350/min for metal. Most small jobs (logos, name plates, awards) come to PKR 800–PKR 3,500.
File formats
Preferred: AI, EPS, SVG, DXF, CDR (vector files) Acceptable: PDF (must contain vector paths) Need conversion: PNG, JPG, BMP (we can vectorize for an additional charge)
Designs must be in vector format because the laser follows paths, not pixels. If you only have a pixel image, we can trace it but the result depends on the source quality.
Common use cases
Wedding cards: Laser-cut MDF or acrylic invites with intricate patterns
Wall art: Multi-layered laser cutouts forming 3D wall pieces
Awards & trophies: Laser-cut acrylic or metal with engraved names
Signage components: 3D letter fronts, logos, decorative panels
Architectural panels: Decorative jali (lattice) panels for offices and homes
Industrial parts: Custom brackets, machine parts, prototypes
Personalized gifts: Engraved leather, wood, glass with photos or messages
Quality factors
Not all laser cutting is equal. Look for:
- Edge quality — premium acrylic comes off the bed with polished edges; cheap cutting has rough or burnt edges
- Tolerance — premium machines hold ±0.1mm; cheap ones drift
- Bed size — ours can do 4×8 ft single sheets; many shops max out at 2×3 ft
- Power — higher wattage = faster cutting and thicker materials