Material Use Policy

Material Use Policy

The materials used in lasers, CNC tools, printers, heat presses, and fabrication equipment directly affect safety, air quality, machine performance, fire risk, and project quality.

This policy applies to all users, members, class participants, private bay users, and customers.

1. Approved Materials Only

Only approved materials may be used with Geaux Cajun IT equipment.

Approval may depend on the machine, material composition, coating, thickness, adhesive, finish, manufacturer, smell, dust, fumes, heat behavior, and safety profile.

2. Unknown Materials Are Not Allowed

If you do not know exactly what a material is, do not cut, engrave, heat, print, press, or machine it.

Staff may reject any material that is unlabeled, unknown, suspicious, damaged, coated, treated, contaminated, or unsafe.

3. Prohibited Materials

The following materials may be prohibited or restricted:

  • PVC
  • Vinyl
  • Unknown plastics
  • Treated wood
  • Pressure-treated lumber
  • Fiberglass
  • Carbon fiber
  • Materials containing chlorine
  • Materials that produce toxic fumes
  • Flammable liquids
  • Pressurized containers
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Explosive materials
  • Materials with unknown coatings
  • Materials that melt, smoke excessively, or ignite easily

This list is not exhaustive. Staff may deny any material.

4. Customer-Supplied Materials

Customer-supplied materials must be approved before use. Geaux Cajun IT is not responsible for failed cuts, failed engravings, print issues, color variation, warping, burning, melting, cracking, adhesive failure, or damage to customer-supplied materials.

5. Test Cuts and Samples

Test cuts, test engravings, print samples, or small trials may be required before full production.

Users should bring extra material for testing.

6. Material Sales

Geaux Cajun IT may sell approved materials such as plywood, acrylic, blanks, apparel supplies, sublimation items, project kits, and other maker supplies.

Member pricing, discounts, and availability may vary.

7. Storage

Materials may only be stored in approved areas or rented storage. Materials left outside approved areas may be moved, discarded, or subject to fees.

8. Cleanup

Users must clean scraps, dust, residue, backing paper, tape, packaging, offcuts, and waste after use.

9. Fire and Fume Risk

Stop immediately and notify staff if any material produces excessive smoke, flame, odor, bubbling, melting, sparking, or unexpected behavior.

10. Final Authority

Geaux Cajun IT staff have final authority on whether a material may be used.