Acrylic, also known as Plexiglass, is a visually appealing material used in a wide array of products. Laser cutting is a popular method for acrylic due to its ability to produce clean, smooth cuts. Additionally, CO2 laser cutters offer frosted etching, creating beautiful contrasts on transparent acrylic during the engraving process.

DIY acrylic laser cutter features

◆ Exclusive process research and development to avoid the problem of yellowing and blackening of cutting edges in traditional laser cutting.

◆ High-performance motherboard, anti-interference, more complete data output, power-off continuous engraving, slope engraving.

◆ Fast curve cutting function: any curve can be cut quickly and continuously.

◆ With power, frequency and speed following functions, it can effectively reduce corner cutting burrs.

◆ Path optimization solutions can be designed in the software as needed to shorten processing time and improve efficiency.

◆ Cameras, stainless steel base plates and other components can be added according to needs or industries to improve process or efficiency.

A DIY acrylic laser cutter is composed of four main components:

Laser Module: Emits high-intensity beams for cutting and engraving.

Stepper Motors: Drive the laser module to the desired points.

Controller: Manages the direction, intensity, and speed of the laser beam.

Surface: The material surface where the laser beam is applied for engraving or cutting.

The process begins by loading the design pattern into the controller software. The software then creates a vector file and sends it to the controller, which guides the laser beam along a specific path across the material surface via stepper motors. The quality of the engraving varies based on the laser intensity and movement speed. A powerful enough laser can also cut through thick materials like hardwood and acrylic.

CO2 Laser Cutters for Acrylic

CO2 laser cutters emit a laser beam in the infrared region, which is absorbed by all colors of acrylic, making it the most suitable type for cutting this material. A laser with sufficient power, such as the Tool P2, can effortlessly cut through acrylic in a single pass.