Laser-cut signage: from logo to finished sign in a week
A day-by-day plan for getting a laser-cut sign made — artwork, material, mounting, the brief, bids, first article and delivery — and what it costs.
Guides
Acrylic vs plywood vs MDF vs steel: picking a material for laser cutting
The four materials behind most laser cutting jobs compared on cost, edge finish, strength, engraving and what each is actually good for.
How to prepare a file for laser cutting (DXF, SVG, kerf, bridges)
A cut-ready file gets faster, cheaper quotes. Formats, scale, layers, closed paths, kerf and bridges — what laser shops need and the mistakes that cost you.
Laser cutting cost in 2026: what shops actually charge
How laser shops price a job — machine minutes, setup, material, finishing — with real 2026 rates for acrylic, wood, MDF, steel and aluminum.