At Canberra Plastics, we can laser cut just about anything!

At Canberra Plastics, we can laser cut just about anything!

  • Plastics/Acrylics: Acrylic (PMMA) is one of the best materials, providing a clean, polished edge.
  • Wood: Solid wood, plywood, MDF, balsa, basswood, and bamboo.
  • Paper and Cardboard: These materials can be cut very quickly and precisely, making them ideal for intricate designs, invitations, and packaging prototypes.
  • Fabrics and Textiles: Natural and synthetic fabrics, felt, cotton, and silk are easily cut.
  • Leather: Both genuine and some faux leathers can be cut and engraved, suitable for items like wallets and keychains.
  • Rubber: Non-chlorine containing rubber is suitable for cutting, often used for making custom stamps and gaskets.
  • Foam: Polyethylene (PE) and polyurethane (PUR) foams are commonly used in packaging and signage applications.
  • Cork: Cuts nicely, though quality depends on the material’s thickness and composition

  • Plastics/Acrylics: Acrylic (PMMA) is one of the best materials, providing a clean, polished edge.
  • Wood: Solid wood, plywood, MDF, balsa, basswood, and bamboo.
  • Paper and Cardboard: These materials can be cut very quickly and precisely, making them ideal for intricate designs, invitations, and packaging prototypes.
  • Fabrics and Textiles: Natural and synthetic fabrics, felt, cotton, and silk are easily cut.
  • Leather: Both genuine and some faux leathers can be cut and engraved, suitable for items like wallets and keychains.
  • Rubber: Non-chlorine containing rubber is suitable for cutting, often used for making custom stamps and gaskets.
  • Foam: Polyethylene (PE) and polyurethane (PUR) foams are commonly used in packaging and signage applications.
  • Cork: Cuts nicely, though quality depends on the material’s thickness and composition

Welcome to Canberra Plastics — your trusted partner in precision laser cutting and fabrication in the ACT and surrounding region.

Whatever your display, fabrication or material-cutting needs, our workshop offers tailored solutions, skilled craftsmanship and a local service you can count on. From high-clarity acrylic sheets to custom wood, foam, leather and more, we provide end-to-end expertise. You bring us your concept, design file, or measurements, and we provide precision cutting, accurate edge-finishing, and professional results. Our clients include designers, tradespeople, signwriters, corporate fit-out specialists, event planners, and hobbyists alike.

Local Service

Based in Canberra, we understand local timelines, site requirements and every project’s need for reliability and personal service.

Precision Technology

Our laser-cutting systems deliver crisp edges, tight tolerances and intricate details across a variety of materials.

Versatility of Materials

Whether you’re working with Perspex/acrylic, timber, leather, rubber, foam, cork or fabric, we have the capabilities.

Prototype to Production

Whether you need one-off builds, small runs, or larger production batches, we can support your project regardless of its scale.

Perspex & Acrylic Services

Perspex and acrylic sheets cut to size.

Canberra Plastics provides precision-cut Perspex and acrylic sheets tailored to your exact measurements. Offering clean edges, multiple thicknesses, expert guidance and fast turnaround, they supply custom panels for signage, displays, fabrication projects and commercial or DIY applications.

Custom fabrication.

Do you need custom fabrication of Perspex and acrylic, transforming sheets into bespoke displays, panels, signage and cabinetry? From laser cutting and bonding to polishing and mounting, they provide full fabrication service tailored for one-offs or volume runs across commercial and creative projects.

We like to share knowledge. Below are some helpful articles.

What Is the Difference Between Perspex, Acrylic, vs. Polycarbonate?

This article explains the differences between Perspex, acrylic and polycarbonate, helping readers choose the right material for signage, displays, fabrication and protective applications. It compares clarity, strength, durability, cost and ideal uses to guide better project decisions.

What Is an Aluminium Composite Panel and What Is It Used For?

This article explains what Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP) is, how it’s made, and why it’s widely used in signage, shopfronts, cladding and commercial displays. It outlines the material’s durability, lightweight design and versatility for modern business and architectural applications.

Why Acrylic Signs Are the Most Popular Choice for Modern Offices

This article explains why acrylic signs are the leading choice for modern offices, highlighting their premium appearance, durability, customisation options, lighting compatibility and versatility for reception areas, wayfinding, 3D Lettering and corporate branding.

How Architectural Firms Use Acrylic in Commercial Fit-Outs

This article explores how architectural firms use acrylic in commercial fit outs, including signage, lighting features, partitions, decorative panels and branded installations. It highlights acrylic’s versatility, durability and modern aesthetic, making it a preferred material for contemporary workplace and retail design.

Other Materials

Aluminium Composite Panel

We can cut and print Aluminium Composite Panel (Alupanel) for durable, professional signage and displays. Offering multiple colours and long-lasting outdoor performance, ACP panels are ideal for shopfronts, branding, architectural features and commercial signage projects across Canberra.

Laser Cutting Wood

Canberra Plastics offers precision laser cutting of wood and other compounds, producing custom components, signage, models, displays and decorative pieces. Working with plywood, hardwood, MDF and veneers, they deliver clean, detailed cuts ideal for commercial, creative and industrial applications.

Paper and Cardboard

Canberra Plastics provides precision laser cutting for paper and cardboard, creating detailed invitations, packaging, models, stencils and decorative pieces. Clean, accurate cuts suit creative, commercial, and educational projects that require fine detail and consistent results.

Fabrics and Textiles

Canberra Plastics offers precision laser cutting and engraving for fabrics and textiles, delivering clean, accurate shapes for fashion, décor, prototypes, signage and creative projects. Ideal for detailed patterns, custom components and production runs across a wide range of textile materials.

Laser Cut Leather

Canberra Plastics provides precise laser cutting and engraving for leather, creating custom components, branding elements, accessories, patches and decorative designs. Their clean, detailed cuts suit fashion, craft, promotional products, and industrial applications that require accuracy and high-quality finishes.

Laser Cut Rubber

Canberra Plastics delivers precision laser cutting and engraving for rubber materials, producing custom gaskets, seals, pads, stencils and industrial components. With clean and accurate cuts, it suits commercial, mechanical, and creative applications that require durability, consistency, and tight tolerances.

Laser Cut Foam

Canberra Plastics provides precision laser cutting for foam, creating custom inserts, tool trays, packaging supports, props and prototypes. Their clean, accurate cuts suit commercial, industrial and creative applications where lightweight, protective and perfectly shaped foam components are essential.

Laser Cut Cork

Canberra Plastics offers precision laser cutting and engraving for cork, producing custom signage, décor, coasters, inserts and industrial components. Clean, detailed cuts suit eco-friendly, creative, commercial and technical applications where lightweight, natural and sustainable materials are preferred.