Banned Materials List
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Machine |
Banned/Restricted Materials |
Reason |
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Laser Cutter |
- PVC, Vinyl, Pleather/Faux Leather |
Releases toxic chlorine gas |
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- Fiberglass |
Produces toxic fumes and fine particles |
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- Mirrored Acrylic |
Can reflect the laser, causing damage |
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- Coated Metals (unless laser-safe) |
Can emit hazardous fumes |
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3D Printers |
- PVC Filament |
Releases harmful chlorine gas when heated |
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LA CF (Carbon Fiber) |
We don’t have the right printer nozzle for this. |
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- Unverified Third-Party Resins |
Some resins are highly toxic |
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- Food-Safe Prints Without Post-Processing |
Bacteria can grow in crevices |
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Sewing & Embroidery Machines |
- Metallic Threads (for certain machines) |
Can fray easily and jam |
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- Adhesive-Backed Fabrics or Sticky Stabilizers |
Can gum up the machine |
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- Very Thick or Coarse Fabrics |
Can damage needles and feed mechanisms |
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Vinyl & Die Cut Machines |
- Sandpaper or Abrasive Materials |
Can dull blades quickly |
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- Metal Sheets |
Can damage cutting mechanisms |
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- Unapproved or Cheap Third-Party Materials |
May leave residue or not cut cleanly |
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Heat Press & Sublimation |
- Non-Polyester Fabrics (for Sublimation) |
Won’t hold sublimation ink properly |
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- Heat-Sensitive or Melting Plastics |
Can warp or release fumes |
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- Unapproved Transfer Papers |
May stick to the press and cause issues |
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Screen Printing Equipment |
- Oil-Based Paints (without ventilation) |
Hazardous and difficult to clean |
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- Cheap or Uncured Plastisol Inks |
Can cause ink curing problems and ruin screens
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Electronics Workstations |
- Lead-Based Solder (without precautions) |
Lead-free options preferred |
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- Unregulated Lithium Batteries |
Can overheat or explode |
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- Flammable Liquids Near Heat Sources |
Fire hazard near soldering irons |