Materials and Capabilities
This page outlines what we engrave, cut, score, and mark across our xTool P2 and xTool F2 Ultra workflows. Exact settings depend on thickness, coatings, finish, and project requirements.
Woods
| Material |
P2 |
F2 Ultra |
| Baltic birch | Engrave, cut, score | Engrave, cut |
| Basswood | Yes | Yes |
| Maple | Yes | Yes |
| Walnut | Yes | Yes |
| Cherry | Yes | Yes |
| Oak | Yes | Yes |
| Poplar | Yes | Yes |
| Pine | Yes | Yes |
| Cedar | Yes | Yes |
| Bamboo | Yes | Yes |
| Cork | Yes | Yes |
| MDF | Yes | Yes |
| Plywood | Yes | Yes |
| Veneers | Yes | Yes |
| Hardwood | Yes | Yes |
| Softwood | Yes | Yes |
Common wood operations
- Raster engraving
- Vector engraving
- Deep engraving
- Relief engraving
- Scoring
- Cutting
- Photo engraving
- Inlays
Acrylic
| Material |
P2 |
F2 Ultra |
| Clear cast acrylic | Excellent engraving and cutting | Diode mode cannot process clear in the same way |
| Colored cast acrylic | Yes | Best on dark colors |
| Extruded acrylic | Yes | Limited results |
| Frosted acrylic | Yes | Some colors |
| Opaque acrylic | Yes | Yes |
| Transparent acrylic | Yes | Mostly no |
Common acrylic operations
- Precision cutting
- Frosted engraving
- Edge lighting signs
- Layered artwork
- Jewelry
- LED signs
Leather
- Veg tan
- Top grain
- Full grain
- Genuine leather
- PU leather
- Faux leather
- Suede
- Cork leather
Common leather operations
- Cut
- Score
- Engrave
- Emboss-style effects
- Personalization
- Wallets, hat patches, keychains, belts, journals
Paper Products
- Cardstock
- Construction paper
- Printer paper
- Kraft paper
- Watercolor paper
- Cardboard
- Chipboard
- Corrugated cardboard
- Bristol board
- Poster board
Common paper operations
- Cut
- Score
- Fold lines
- Invitations
- Boxes
- Greeting cards
- Wedding items
- Stencils
Fabrics
- Cotton
- Denim
- Felt
- Canvas
- Polyester
- Nylon
- Linen
- Silk
- Wool
- Velvet
Common fabric operations
- Cut
- Mark
- Engrave
- Patch production
- Applique
- Templates
Rubber
- Laser rubber
- Stamp rubber
- Some silicone rubber
Common rubber operations
- Stamp making
- Gaskets
- Logos
- Texture engraving
Glass
| Material |
P2 |
F2 Ultra |
| Soda lime glass | Yes | Yes |
| Crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Wine glasses | Yes | Yes |
| Beer mugs | Yes | Yes |
| Mirrors | Yes | Yes |
| Bottles | Yes | Yes |
| Tumblers | Yes | Yes |
Common glass operations
- Surface engraving
- Rotary engraving
- Frosted appearance
- Logos
- Photos
The F2 Ultra UV can also perform 3D and 2D internal engraving in suitable crystal using specialized techniques.
Stone
- Slate
- Marble
- Granite
- River rock
- Sandstone
- Ceramic tile
- Brick
- Concrete
- Shale
Common stone operations
- Photo engraving
- Deep engraving
- Memorial plaques
- Coasters
- House numbers
Ceramics
- Mugs
- Tiles
- Plates
- Porcelain
- Stoneware
- Earthenware
Common ceramic operations
- Engraving
- Personalization
- Logos
- Artwork
Metals
P2
Can engrave painted metal, powder coated metal, anodized aluminum, coated stainless, and Cerakote. The P2 does not cut metal.
F2 Ultra
Can engrave stainless steel, mild steel, carbon steel, tool steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, titanium, gold, silver, platinum, nickel, zinc, galvanized steel, anodized aluminum, painted metals, and electroplated metals.
- Deep engraving
- 3D engraving
- Texture engraving
- Black marking
- White marking
- Annealing
- Color marking on certain stainless steels
- Thin brass, aluminum, and stainless cutting with MOPA laser
Plastics
The F2 Ultra, especially the UV model, supports a broad range of plastics.
- ABS
- PET
- PC
- PP
- PE
- Acrylic
- Delrin
- HDPE
- Polycarbonate
- Silicone
- EVA
- TPU
- Some nylon
Common plastic operations
- Engraving
- Cutting (material dependent)
- Industrial marking
- Labels
- QR codes
- Parts identification
PVC is not accepted for laser processing due to hazardous chlorine gas risk.
Foam
- EVA foam
- Craft foam
- Packing foam
Common foam operations
- Cut
- Templates
- Cosplay pieces
- Inserts
Vinyl (Cut only)
- Heat transfer vinyl
- Adhesive vinyl
- Stencil vinyl
Primarily with the UV model. Only manufacturer-certified laser-safe vinyl materials are accepted. PVC-based vinyl is not accepted.
Food
- Chocolate
- Cookies
- Bread
- Tortillas
- Coconut shell
- Pumpkin
- Fruit skins
Other Materials
- Cork
- Mother of pearl
- Jade
- Bone
- Antler
- Shell
- Soap
- Wax
- Resin
- Composite panels
- Carbon fiber (engraving)
- Magnetic sheets
- Photosensitive stamp material
- Shrink plastic
- Foil paper
What the P2 Does Best
- Clear acrylic cutting
- Thick acrylic cutting (up to about 20 mm on suitable acrylic)
- Thick wood cutting
- Large signs
- Boxes
- Home decor
- Leather goods
- Glass engraving
What the F2 Ultra Does Best
- Metal engraving
- Thin metal cutting
- Jewelry
- Knives
- Tools
- Dog tags
- Coins
- Pens
- Tumblers
- Plastic marking
- Industrial parts
- QR codes
- Deep metal engraving
Combined Capability
With both machines, we can produce nearly any common laser-crafted product, including:
- Wooden signs
- LED acrylic signs
- Leather hat patches
- Business cards (metal and acrylic)
- Tumblers
- Wedding gifts
- Personalized knives
- Jewelry
- Keychains
- Wallets
- Coasters
- Cutting boards
- Award plaques
- Ornaments
- Holiday decorations
- Name tags
- Industrial part labels
- QR code tags
- Pet tags
- Metal business cards
- Bottle openers
- Flask engraving
- Watch backs
- Phone cases
- Notebook covers
- Restaurant menus
- Packaging inserts
- Custom boxes
- Puzzles
- Educational models
- Architectural models
- Stencils
- Rubber stamps
- Promotional products
- Corporate gifts
- Interior decor
- Personalized gifts
- CNC-style inlays
- Multi-layer artwork
- Shadow boxes
- 3D relief carvings
Final approval always depends on material composition, coatings, project geometry, ventilation safety, and test results on the selected stock.
