Foam Board
Overview
Lightweight polystyrene foam core sandwiched between paper facing. Easy to CNC or laser cut for prototyping and display applications.
Properties
Difficulty
beginner
Pros
- Extremely easy to cut, lightweight, cheap, great for prototyping and signage
Cons
- Tears if router bit is not sharp, melts near laser without proper settings, crushes easily
Best For
- Signage
- packaging prototypes
- architectural models
- RC plane cores
Avoid For
- Structural parts
- heat or moisture environments
Brands
AdamsElmer'sDollar Tree foam board