Materials compatible with CO2 laser cutting

CO2 laser cutting machines have shown excellent applicability during processing and can be compatible with a variety of materials, including plastics, wood, metal materials, textiles and fabrics. Here is their detailed description:

Plastic

●Acrylic: CO2 laser cutting machines perform well on acrylic and can achieve high-precision cutting. Acrylic is a clear and highly malleable material, and the high-focusing nature of a CO2 laser cutter is ideal for cutting details and edges.

●PVC: CO2 laser cutting performs well on PVC, cutting efficiently and keeping edges flat. The durability and versatility of regular plastic PVC make it ideal for CO2 laser cutting.

●ABS: CO2 laser cutting performs well on ABS, allowing for efficient, precise cutting. ABS is a strong and easy-to-work plastic, and CO2 laser cutting is often used to make models, prototypes, parts, toys, and electronics casings.

●Polycarbonate: CO2 laser cutting efficiently cuts polycarbonate while maintaining a high level of transparency in the material. Polycarbonate is a strong, heat-resistant plastic. CO2 laser cutting is often used to make eyeglass lenses, car lampshades, etc.

Wood

●Hardwood: CO2 laser cutting has good adaptability to hardwood. CO2 laser cutters can accurately cut common hardwood types such as oak, walnut, and cherry. CO2 laser cutting can produce fine cuts and engravings on these hardwoods.

●Softwoods: CO2 laser cutting is also suitable for softwoods such as pine, spruce and cedar. Laser cutting cuts softwood quickly and allows for detailed cuts.

●Plywood: CO2 laser cutters can efficiently cut plywood, a material made from multiple layers of glued wooden boards. Laser cutting can create complex designs and holes in plywood and is highly adaptable. Commonly used in furniture, construction and craft manufacturing.

●MDF: CO2 laser cutters are ideal for processing MDF, a high-density board made of wood fibers and synthetic resin. Laser cutting enables smooth cut edges on MDF without the need for further processing.

Metallic material

●Stainless steel: CO2 laser cutting works very well on stainless steel. The high reflectivity and thermal conductivity of stainless steel bring challenges to laser cutting, but CO2 laser cutting machines can effectively overcome these problems by using nitrogen or oxygen as auxiliary gas and adjusting cutting parameters.

●Aluminum: Aluminum materials have better adaptability to CO2 laser cutting. Aluminum's high thermal conductivity results in a relatively small heat-affected zone when cutting, helping to achieve crisp cut edges.

●Copper: CO2 laser cutting has relatively weak adaptability to copper, because copper’s absorption of CO2 laser is weak, resulting in less significant cutting effects than other metals. Higher power and higher purity oxygen are usually required as auxiliary gas to improve cutting results.

●Brass: Brass has good adaptability to CO2 laser cutting. Its copper content is higher and it can absorb CO2 laser better.

Textiles and fabrics

●Cotton and linen: CO2 laser cutting machine has good cutting effect on cotton and linen materials. Cotton and linen are two natural fibers that can be laser cut to achieve detailed patterns and shapes and are widely used in the manufacture of clothing, home textiles and decorative items.

●Synthetic fibers: Nylon and polyester are two common synthetic fibers used in a wide range of applications, including clothing, home textiles, and industrial products. Laser cutting enables fine, crisp cuts on both synthetic materials.

●Leather: CO2 laser cutting has superior cutting effects on leather. Because laser cutting is a non-contact processing method that produces smooth, clean cuts in leather, it is widely used to create leather apparel, footwear, and accessories.

Other materials

●Paper and cardboard: CO2 laser cutters cut paper and cardboard with precision and precision. This makes it widely used in printing industry, packaging industry, art design and other fields. Because laser cutting is non-contact, tissue paper can be cut with high precision without physical stress and deformation.

●Rubber: CO2 laser cutting has a good cutting effect on rubber sheets, and is especially suitable for making seals, seals, and rubber parts. Laser cutting produces smooth, fine cuts, making rubber products widely used in industrial and printing industries.

●Foam: CO2 laser cutting machine has excellent cutting ability for foam and is suitable for various foam types. Laser cutting's high-precision, vibration-free cutting method for foam makes it widely used in packaging, model making, art design and other fields. In addition, laser cutting can also achieve cutting of complex shapes and improve the design flexibility of foam products.