Laser Engraving Acrylic - Application Guide

Acrylic engraving is well-known for bringing a clean-cut, professional look to business signs, home decor, and other fashionable products. Here at OMTech, we know that expert-level engraving with acrylic, or plexiglass, is fundamental for enthusiasts and professionals alike. That’s why we’re laser-focused on providing expert knowledge and advice - to teach you how to engrave acrylic glass correctly. Do you own a small business? Are you a life-long hobbyist? Or maybe you’re just setting out on your DIY journey. For each chapter in your laser engraving story, we have a user-friendly guide to answer all your questions on acrylic and other laser applications. Once you’ve learned how to use an OMTech acrylic cutting machine and specialized rotary attachments to their full capabilities, your inventive imagination can go above and beyond with the endless options of laser-cut acrylic.

FIND THE BEST ACRYLIC ENGRAVING MACHINE FOR YOU

CO₂ laser engraving acrylic is growing in popularity, and learning how to engrave acrylic with a CO₂ laser is much easier than you might think!

Check out our latest collection of DIY acrylic laser cutting machines to start laser engraving acrylic today!

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WHAT ARE THE BEST TYPES OF ACRYLIC FOR LASER ENGRAVING?

If you want to learn how to engrave acrylic, you'll need to know that one type of acrylic is better for laser engraving, while the other is better for laser cutting.

Here are the two best acrylics for laser cutting and engraving:

Cast Acrylic is best for laser engraving

Extruded Acrylic is better for laser cutting

HOW THICK CAN I LASER CUT ACRYLIC?

As DIY acrylic laser cutting becomes more popular, people try to cut thicker acrylic. So, how thick can a CO2 laser cut acrylic?

It depends on the rated wattage of your CO2 laser tube. An acrylic engraving machine with a 40W laser can cut through ⅛” acrylic and all the way up to 5/8” with a 150W laser cutter for acrylic.

ACRYLIC ENGRAVING APPLICATIONS

Your OMTech acrylic engraver is where your creativity comes to cultivate new concepts...

Business Signs: Laser cut acrylic signs are the way of the future. Expand your signage business with an acrylic engraving machine!

DIY Acrylic Laser Cutting: Found a DIY acrylic engraving project online? Doing it yourself is easier than you think!

Laser Engraved Product Designs: Do you already sell acrylic products? Customize your catalog with eye-opening illustrations by laser engraving acrylic!

Arts & Crafts: Calling all artists and acrylic engraving enthusiasts. Engraving acrylic is a work of art!

Laser Cut Models: Take your mini model designs above and beyond with a laser cutter for acrylic.

Engraved Acrylic Awards & Plaques: With acrylic engraving, you can make breathtaking mementos, trophies, and even statue figures!

ANSWERING ALL YOUR ACRYLIC ENGRAVING QUESTIONS

Check out our FAQs on glass laser engraving with answers from laser industry veterans!

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LASER COMMUNITY CREATIONS

Need inspiration for your DIY laser engraving projects? Check out what the OMTech laser community is up to.

You just might find a brilliant idea for your next laser engraving masterpiece!

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WHAT WE RECOMMEND

Desktop Engravers

A great machine for every day uses such as DIY, home projects, arts & crafts, models, and decorations.

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CO2 Cabinet Engravers

Our cabinet units are built to help craft what you need for your small business, start-up, or charity.

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Fiber Laser Marker

Designed for marking on a variety of metal and non-metal materials, and hard plastics.

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TESTIMONIALS

Good for those on a budget! It is worth the buy if you are looking to get started with a hobby...

Sam (Previous Customer)
★★★★★

Really beautiful machine. I am very pleased about my purchase!

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