Plastic
Laser-cut plastics have endless applications. Artists and professionals alike use Full Spectrum Laser systems to cut and engrave a wide variety of plastics. Acrylic is one of the most commonly used stock materials in laser cutting and engraving, finding uses in rapid prototyping, jewelry, and production signage. Other plastics, such as Delrin, are engineering-grade plastics suitable for end-use in industrial machinery. Please know that depending on the type of plastic, some materials can produce toxic smoke and fumes.
Below you can find the compatible power of tube that comes preinstalled in your machine.
40W CO2 | 90W CO2 | 150W CO2 | 1064nm Fiber Galvo | |
Acrylic (all types) | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Marks non-transparent |
Polycarbonate | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended | Marks black (clear ok) |
PVC | - | - | - | Marks black |
Delrin® | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Engrave |
Polyethylene film | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | - |
Mylar® | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | - |
Polyurethane | Cuts (rough) | Cuts (rough) | Cuts (rough) | - |
Carbon Fiber | - | - | - | Cuts |
FR4 | - | - | - | Cuts/Engrave (rough) |
UHMW / HDPE | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | - |
Wood
Accuracy and detail are critical to great parts. Full Spectrum Laser systems are designed for the most demanding industrial and artistic applications in cutting and engraving. Whether you’re a volume producer of miniature accessories in Baltic Birch or an artisan working in Purpleheart, you can rely on Full Spectrum Laser for systems that are easy to use and fast.
Below you can find the compatible power of laser tube that comes preinstalled in your machine.
40W CO2 | 90W CO2 | 150W CO2 | 1064nm Fiber Galvo | |
Baltic Birch Plywood | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | - |
Pine | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | - |
Cherry Wood | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | - |
MDF | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | - |
Cardstock/Paper | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | - |
Clipboard Material | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | - |
Metal
If you’re looking to cut or mark metals, you’ve come to the right place. Full Spectrum Laser offers a variety of systems to suit your application, from low-cost CO2 additive marking through high-speed, high-power industrial fiber laser cutting systems.
Fiber lasers have 3-10x more absorption in metals than CO2 lasers, making them the ideal choice for cutting or engraving. Our 20W 1064nm fiber galvo systems can engrave most metals and cut thin (0.1mm) metal sheet. Our industrial 500W 1070nm CW fiber lasers can cut through up to 6mm of sheet steel, 4mm of stainless, and 2mm of aluminum.
The CO2 laser wavelength is absorbed less than the fiber laser, but these lower-cost units have many competitive applications. A CO2 laser of at least 40W can mark steel with Thermark marking spray, 90W and above can engrave steel directly, and CO2 lasers 150W and above can cut 1mm sheet steel using oxygen assist gas.
Below you can find the compatible power of tube that comes preinstalled in your machine.
40W CO2 | 90W CO2 | 150W CO2 | 20W 1064nm Fiber Galvo | 500W 1070nm Fiber | |
Steel | Engrave w/ Thermark | Engrave | Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave |
Plain Carbon Steel | Engrave w/ Thermark | Engrave | Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave |
Anodized Aluminum | Marks White | Marks White | Marks White | Marks White/Black | Cuts/Engrave |
Bare Aluminum | - | - | - | Marks White/Black | Cuts/Engrave |
Titanium | - | - | - | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave |
Silver | - | - | - | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave |
Copper Cladding | - | - | - | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave |
Rubber
Custom stamps are extremely useful for businesses and home crafts, and super easy to manufacture with a Full Spectrum Laser system. All of our units can cut and engrave rubber to produce stamps with logos, text, and even images. The process is fast, fun, and easy.
Below you can find the compatible power of tube that comes preinstalled in your machine.
40W CO2 | 90W CO2 | 150W CO2 | 1064nm Fiber Galvo | |
Low Odor Rubber | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts | - |
Silicone | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts | - |
Vulcanized Rubber | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | - |
Fabrics
One of the most tedious tasks in clothing and accessory design is cutting out patterns. A Full Spectrum Laser system can save you literally months of time and is as easy to use as a 2D Printer. Our lasers can cut and engrave fabric and organic materials to create unique patterns, logos, text, and and art on synthetic fabrics and natural fabrics, such as wool and leather.
Below you can find the compatible power of tube that comes preinstalled in your machine.
40W CO2 | 90W CO2 | 150W CO2 | 1064nm Fiber Galvo | |
Polyster Fabric | Cuts | Cuts | Cuts | - |
Nylon | Cuts | Cuts | Cuts | - |
Denim | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | - |
Leather | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | Cuts/Engrave | - |
Stone
Mount Rushmore. The Pyramids. Stonehenge. All were made of stone. None were engraved by a laser. But that doesn’t mean they couldn’t have been! Full Spectrum Laser systems are perfect for engraving monuments or plaques, producing stunningly accurate results in many natural stones including marble, granite, agate, and more.
Below you can find the compatible power of tube that comes preinstalled in your machine.
40W CO2 | 90W CO2 | 150W CO2 | 1064nm Fiber Galvo | |
Marble | Engrave white | Engrave white | Engrave white | Engrave white |
Granite | Light Etch | Light Etch | Etch | Etch |
Ceramic Tile | Light Etch | Light Etch | Etch | Etch |
Brick | - | Light Etch | Etch | - |
Agate | Etch | Etch | Etch | - |
Mirror | Light Etch | Etch | Etch | Smooth Etch |
* Fiber Laser Galvo will etch away reflective metal (from either direction) with no effect on glass
Glass
Looking for an awesome party favor or conversation starter? We haven’t met anyone who doesn’t love a custom-engraved beer stein or wine goblet. Full Spectrum Laser systems are perfect for engraving logos, text, and even images onto glass and crystal. When the beam impacts the surface of the glass, the heat creates a micro-explosion, leading to a beautiful frost effect that is accurate enough to reproduce photographs. Engraving around the circumference of a round object requires the purchase of a rotary attachment add-on.
Below you can find the compatible power of tube that comes preinstalled in your machine.
40W CO2 | 90W CO2 | 150W CO2 | Fiber Laser Galvo | |
Colored Glass | Etch White/Sparkly | Etch White/Sparkly | Etch White/Sparkly | - |
Clear Glass | Etch White/Sparkly | Etch White/Sparkly | Etch White/Sparkly | - |
Tempered Glass / Crystal | Light / No Effect | Etch White/Sparkly | Etch White/Sparkly | - |
Sapphire | - | Etch White/Sparkly | Etch White/Sparkly | - |
* Fiber Laser Galvo will etch away reflective metal (from either direction) with no effect on glass