Laser cut chipboard is a simple, versatile material that lends itself to all kinds of applications, from artwork to home improvement. Chipboard is easy to work with, making it an accessible material for makers, engineers, and designers of any skill level.
A: .25″ x .375″
B: 20″ x 26″
.030″ (.76mm)
Chipboard, also known as particleboard, is an engineered wood product made from wood chips, shavings, and resin that are compressed and bonded together under heat and pressure. It’s commonly used in furniture, shelving, and construction applications as an affordable alternative to solid wood, offering good stability but with a slightly coarser texture. One of laser cut Chipboard’s greatest assets is that it’s completely green. Made entirely from recycled pasteboard, our chipboard is 100% recyclable.
For all its uses and values, we recommend chipboard above most other materials for parts and product prototyping. Chipboard parts can be fastened together with just glue, and are easy to bend by hand. In addition to its workability, chipboard is also very affordable even in small part quantities. These values make it ideal for prototyping while staying well within your time constraints and budget.
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We cut our chipboard using our CO2 laser cutters, bringing speed, accuracy, and affordability to every kind of chipboard project. And there are many! Chipboard lends itself to versatility in dozens of disciplines. The thickest and densest chipboards are used in countertops, furniture, and protective floor boards. The thinnest and most malleable chipboards are used in crafting, book covers, and even business cards.
We guarantee awesome quality parts. If you’re not 100% happy, we’ll give you a refund or remake on the spot – no questions, no hassle.
SendCutSend offers Chipboard in one thickness option: .030″ (.76mm)
When ordering Chipboard through SendCutSend, there are specific size and thickness parameters to keep in mind. For instant quoting, the smallest part size available is .25″ x .375″, while the largest part supported is 20″ x 26″.
You can add the following services to your Chipboard parts:
Laser Cutting
We accept .ai, .dxf, .dwg, .eps, .stp, and .step
Customize one of our simple parts templates
Chipboard is a lightweight, paper-based fiberboard used for everything from packaging and stencils to craft projects, prototyping, and low-cost structural mock-ups. It’s thin, smooth, affordable, and extremely easy to laser cut, making it a popular choice among designers, product developers, educators, and makers. At SendCutSend, we laser cut USA-sourced .030” chipboard to ±.009” tolerance, ideal for templates, packaging inserts, folding prototypes, tags, signage, craft components, and early-stage product mock-ups.
Chipboard is a go-to material for templates and prototypes because it’s affordable, clean-cutting, and fast, making it ideal for early design iterations or parts that don’t require rigidity or long-term durability. People choose chipboard because:
Common uses include:
Chipboard is often the first material chosen when someone needs a to prototype a quick, testable physical version of a design before moving to wood, acrylic, or plastic.
Chipboard laser cuts extremely cleanly because it is thin, consistent, and low-density. This is one of the most frequent search questions, and the answer is overwhelmingly positive.
Laser cutting is the best possible method for chipboard. CNC routing or mechanical cutting would be too rough or imprecise.
Chipboard is inexpensive, making it ideal for:
Chipboard can be:
This gives it versatility unmatched by many plastics or woods.
Perfect for product packaging prototypes, craft kits, or instructions.
Chipboard is typically made from recycled fiber and is recyclable, making it appealing for eco-conscious projects.
Because it is .030” thick, it can receive very fine laser cut detail that thicker materials cannot achieve.
Chipboard is useful, but it has clear limitations. These are questions people frequently ask online:
Chipboard absorbs moisture, swells, and loses strength if wet. If water resistance is needed, consider using:
Chipboard cannot support load or weight and is not suitable for mechanical parts. For stronger sheet materials:
Some light darkening is unavoidable with laser cutting, though minimal.
Sun, humidity, and temperature changes degrade chipboard.
Chipboard is not ideal for precision assemblies that require stiffness or dimensional stability.
Chipboard is forgiving, but best results come from following a few design principles.
Keep thin walls proportional: Because chipboard is thin, features smaller than 0.06–0.08” may weaken or tear. Use rounded internal corners: Fillets reduce stress concentration and improve cutting quality. Add tabs carefully: Tab-and-slot constructions work, but ensure tabs are not too thin or fragile. Avoid extremely tight press fits: Chipboard compresses slightly; allow tolerance for friction-fit designs. Design for low load: Chipboard is best used for templates, decorative elements, or low-strength components, not for parts carrying load or repeated mechanical stress. Use engraving lightly: Light scoring is fine for fold lines but deep engraving weakens the sheet. Check out SendCutSend design guidelines for more tips on preparing your file for cutting with SendCutSend.
Chipboard is found across packaging, design, and maker communities. Common applications include:
It is especially popular among makers, product designers, educators, and artists due to its affordability and versatility.
Chipboard offered by SendCutSend is USA-sourced, ensuring consistent sheet quality and reliability across batches. All cutting, inspection, and fulfillment of chipboard parts take place in our three U.S. manufacturing facilities:
This provides fast lead times, predictable cutting quality, and secure material availability.
Use chipboard when you need a thin, lightweight, cost-effective board for prototypes, templates, packaging designs, or craft work — especially when fine laser-cut detail is important. Chipboard is the right choice if your part requires:
Chipboard is not the right choice for:
SendCutSend laser cuts USA-sourced .030” chipboard to ±.009” tolerance, giving you fast, clean, consistent parts for prototyping and creative projects.
