A 150W CO2 laser is a powerful tool capable of cutting and engraving a wide variety of materials with precision. Below is a list of materials that can be effectively cut or engraved with a 150W CO2 laser, along with some specific considerations for each material.

Materials for Cutting

• Wood
  • Types: Plywood, MDF, hardwoods, and softwoods
  • Thickness: Up to 20mm, depending on the type of wood and desired cutting speed
• Acrylic (Plexiglass)
  • Types: Cast and extruded acrylic
  • Thickness: Up to 20mm for clear acrylic; colored and thicker acrylics may require multiple passes
• Leather
  • Types: Natural and synthetic leathers
  • Thickness: Up to 12mm
• Fabric
  • Types: Cotton, polyester, felt, silk, and other textiles
  • Thickness: Up to 10mm
• Paper and Cardboard
  • Types: All types of paper, cardboard, and cardstock
  • Thickness: Up to 5mm
• Plastic
  • Types: ABS, polycarbonate, polyethylene, and polypropylene
  • Thickness: Varies by type; generally up to 10mm
• Foam
  • Types: EVA foam, polyethylene foam, and polyurethane foam
  • Thickness: Up to 30mm
• Rubber
  • Types: Natural rubber and synthetic rubber (ensure no chlorine content)
  • Thickness: Up to 12mm
• Cork
  • Types: Natural cork and agglomerated cork
  • Thickness: Up to 15mm

Materials for Engraving

• Wood
  • Types: All types of wood, including plywood, MDF, hardwoods, and softwoods
  • Depth: Adjustable based on laser settings
• Acrylic (Plexiglass)
  • Types: Cast and extruded acrylic
  • Depth: Adjustable based on laser settings
• Glass
  • Types: Flat glass, mirrors, and glassware
  • Depth: Surface engraving only
• Ceramic
  • Types: Tiles, plates, and mugs
  • Depth: Surface engraving only
• Stone
  • Types: Granite, marble, slate, and other natural stones
  • Depth: Surface engraving only
• Metal (with coating)
  • Types: Anodized aluminum, painted metals, and coated stainless steel
  • Depth: Surface marking only; bare metals require a marking compound
• Leather
  • Types: Natural and synthetic leathers
  • Depth: Adjustable based on laser settings
• Fabric
  • Types: Cotton, polyester, felt, silk, and other textiles
  • Depth: Surface marking only
• Plastic
  • Types: ABS, polycarbonate, polyethylene, and polypropylene
  • Depth: Adjustable based on laser settings
• Rubber
  • Types: Natural rubber and synthetic rubber (ensure no chlorine content)
  • Depth: Adjustable based on laser settings