Duets Laser XT Acrylic - Brushed Nickel/Black (1/32")

Brushed Nickel on Black Engraving Acrylic – 1/32" Brushed nickel microsurfaced acrylic with a black core – laser engrave or CNC route the metallic surface to reveal crisp, high-contrast black designs. Create professional signs, labels, displays, awards, and identification products with Brushed Nickel on Black Engraving Acrylic. This two-ply, impact-modified acrylic features a brushed nickel microsurface over a contrasting black acrylic substrate. Engrave through the thin brushed nickel surface layer to expose the black underneath, creating clean, permanent graphics without paint filling or additional color application. The brushed metallic finish provides the sophisticated appearance of nickel while retaining the lightweight construction and fabrication advantages of an engineered acrylic engraving substrate. Its directional brushed surface adds subtle texture and depth to signs, labels, plaques, and displays. Part of the Duets Laser XT line, this material is UV stable and designed for both indoor and outdoor use Why Buy from MakerStock? High-Contrast Engraving: Engrave through the brushed nickel surface to reveal a permanent black image underneath. Brushed Metallic Appearance: Get the sophisticated look of brushed nickel with the lightweight construction and fabrication advantages of acrylic. Ultra-Thin Profile: At only 1/32" (0.8 mm), this material is ideal for labels, nameplates, appliqué, and layered signage. Laser & CNC Ready: Designed for laser engraving, laser cutting, rotary engraving, CNC routing, and other fabrication methods. Indoor & Outdoor Use: UV-stable Laser XT construction is suitable for both interior and exterior applications. Affordable and Fast Shipping: $12 flat-rate shipping per 50 lb box across the continental US from our two warehouses in PA and UT. No Minimum Order Requirements: Order one sheet for a project or stock up for your business, school, makerspace, or fabrication shop. Perfect For Equipment Labels & Nameplates: Create professional machine labels, control-panel tags, identification plates, serial plates, and asset labels. Indoor & Outdoor Signs: Produce business signs, informational signs, identification plates, and architectural signage with a brushed metallic appearance. Appliqué & Layered Signage: The ultra-thin 1/32" profile makes it ideal for adding engraved metallic elements to larger sign assemblies. Directional & Wayfinding Signs: Create room numbers, directional markers, directories, facility signs, and identification panels. Awards & Recognition: Produce award plates, plaques, trophy components, donor recognition pieces, and commemorative displays. Retail & Display Signage: Create premium product signs, display labels, promotional pieces, and branded fixtures. Project Inspiration Sign Makers: Laser engrave detailed lettering, logos, icons, and graphics into the brushed nickel surface to expose the contrasting black underneath. Fabrication Shops: Create professional equipment tags, machine identification plates, control-panel labels, and asset markers. Businesses: Produce office signs, directories, nameplates, room identification, and branded signage. Architects & Designers: Incorporate thin brushed-metallic elements into architectural and environmental signage. Awards & Recognition: Create engraved award plates, donor plaques, recognition pieces, and commemorative displays. Makers: Add thin metallic-look labels, badges, plates, and decorative elements to custom projects. Explore Related Products Other Two-Color Engraving Acrylics: Explore additional Laser XT color combinations for signs, labels, awards, displays, and custom engraving projects. Anodized Aluminum: Choose real metal when your application requires an actual aluminum substrate. Specifications Material: Microsurfaced impact-modified acrylic. Product Line: Duets Laser XT. Construction: Two-ply / two-color acrylic. Surface Color / Appearance: Brushed Nickel. Core / Engraved Color: Black. Total Thickness: 1/32" (0.8 mm). Finish: Brushed metallic. Engravable Side: Front engravable. Masking: Film masked on the front (engraving) side only. The reverse side is unmasked. Indoor / Outdoor Rating: Indoor and outdoor use. UV Stable: Yes. Vector Cut: Yes. Thermoformable: Yes; material can be heat bent using appropriate fabrication techniques. Product Code: L-902-106. Tolerances: All MakerStock panel dimensions are cut to tolerances of +0"/-0.188". Suggested Laser Settings Laser settings should always be treated as a starting point. Results can vary based on machine condition, optics, focus, exhaust, material batch, and other factors. Test on a scrap piece before beginning your finished project. 35 Watt Systems – Laser Indoor / Laser XT Raster Power: 40 Raster Speed: 100 Vector Power: 45 Vector Speed: 20 50 Watt Systems – Laser Indoor / Laser XT Raster Power: 30 Raster Speed: 100 Vector Power: 35 Vector Speed: 20 Pro Tip The brushed nickel surface has a directional grain, so pay attention to orientation when cutting multiple pieces for the same project. Keeping the grain direction consistent will give signs, labels, and multi-piece installations a more uniform appearance. The sheet is film masked on the front engraving side only to help protect the brushed surface during handling and fabrication. The reverse side is not masked. FAQs What does "Brushed Nickel on Black" mean? The sheet has a brushed nickel microsurface over a black acrylic substrate. Engraving or routing through the nickel-colored surface reveals the black underneath, creating permanent two-color graphics. Is the surface real nickel? No. This is a microsurfaced acrylic designed to provide a brushed nickel appearance while retaining the lightweight construction and fabrication characteristics of acrylic. Can it be laser cut? Yes. Duets Laser XT is designed for laser engraving and vector cutting. Always test your settings before processing your finished project. Can I CNC route or rotary engrave it? Yes. Use appropriate tooling and settings to remove the brushed nickel surface cleanly without cutting unnecessarily deep into the black substrate. Can it be used outdoors? Yes. As part of the Duets Laser XT line, this material is UV stable and designed for both indoor and outdoor applications. Do I need to paint-fill the engraving? No. Engraving through the brushed nickel surface exposes the contrasting black substrate underneath.