Custom parts
Choose MDF for uniform faces and economical indoor shapes; allow for dark cut edges and moisture sensitivity.
Uniform structure, useful templates
Medium-density fiberboard is made from wood fibers and binder. Its consistent structure makes it useful for repeatable flat shapes without the grain direction of solid wood. Templates, patterns, organizers, and decorative pieces are common design directions.
Expect a laser-cut edge
The laser thermally cuts the material, so edge darkening and char are normal considerations. Narrow details and thin webs may be fragile. A cut profile can be accurate enough for its function while still showing a dark edge; color and size are different acceptance criteria.
Plan for the environment
Ordinary MDF is sensitive to moisture and can swell. It is best suited to dry indoor use unless a specific material and finishing system supports another environment. A paint layer alone does not make exposed cut edges dimensionally stable in wet conditions.
Design and upload
KRC’s current MDF options include nominal 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 inch stock. Use a clean DXF and leave robust bridges between neighboring cutouts. For a template that contacts a finished surface, consider how the cut edge, residue, and required cleanup affect that use.
ARAUCO: standard MDF overview