> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://tworks-wiki.gitbook.io/cnc-3-axis-turn-mill/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://tworks-wiki.gitbook.io/cnc-3-axis-turn-mill/getting-started-and-get-cutting/materials.md).
# Materials
The following are the materials suitable for cutting in the machine.
| Materials Suitable | |
| :----------------------: | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Plastics | all plastics can be cut, including the 'hard' plastics such as polycarbonate. |
| Soft wood | Soft wood- Birch Ply,MDF, Laminated Ply wood,Blockboard,Particle board, Ply wood
Hard wood- Walnut,Oak,Birch,Mahogany,Redwood,Alder,Aspen,Balsa,Beechwood,Ebony,Teak
|
| Metals | aluminium, brass and other soft metals can be readily cut. The hard metals such as stainless steel can be cut |
| Acrylics | with varying thickness can be cut and routed easily . |
| Composites and Laminates | some composites and laminates, such as fibreglass, can be cut. |