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CNC Routing MDF

MDF — Standard and MDF — Ultra Light are catalog options for paint-grade panels, signage, and patterns. Select the grade and thickness in your quote.

Stocked thicknesses

1/8″1/4″3/8″1/2″5/8″3/4″7/8″1″
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What will you make?

  • Painted scenic panels and flats
  • Dimensional letters and layered signage
  • Routed decorative profiles and moldings
  • Display plinths and pedestals

Choosing this material

MDF — Standard and MDF — Ultra Light are catalog options for paint-grade panels, signage, and patterns. Select the grade and thickness in your quote.

MDF has no face-grain direction. Routed edges may need sealing before paint; include any critical surface or finish requirements in your inquiry.

Review before ordering

Check material, thickness, quantity, and every feature depth in the quote. Thickness and sheet availability below come from the current catalog. Critical fits and special grades should be reviewed with the shop.

Common uses

  • Painted scenic panels and flats
  • Dimensional letters and layered signage
  • Routed decorative profiles and moldings
  • Display plinths and pedestals
  • Patterns and templates
  • Speaker baffles
  • Cabinet doors and paint-grade casework

Specs at a glance

MDF specifications
Available thicknesses1/8″–1″ in 1/8″ steps
Sheet sizes49″ × 97″, 61″ × 121″
Catalog namesMDF — Standard, MDF — Ultra Light
Tolerance±0.001″ achievable, material-dependent
GrainNo face-grain constraint

Frequently asked questions

What thicknesses and sheet sizes are available?

Choose from the current stock in the quote picker. The catalog specifications on this page are refreshed periodically; your quote checks current availability.

Can I supply my own sheets?

Yes. Choose customer-supplied material in the quote. The quote shows the per-sheet handling fee; coordinate suitability and drop-off with the shop.

What should I check before confirming?

MDF has no face-grain direction. Routed edges may need sealing before paint; include any critical surface or finish requirements in your inquiry.

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