How can I achieve the best looking finish when engraving acrylic?

To get the clean, white finish on your acrylic, we suggest avoiding too much power and lightly engrave the surface.

What machine works best for engraving acrylic?

All CO2 laser engravers in our product line. The desktop models work best for small projects like arts & crafts, whereas our cabinet models work best for larger-scale business projects.

Can I break acrylic during the engraving process?

As previously mentioned, we suggest laser engraving acrylic on low power to avoid cutting too deep.

What acrylic works best for the engraving process?

In order to get the white finish on your acrylic, we suggest using cast acrylic. However, cast acrylic doesn’t produce flame-polished edges. Extruded acrylic, on the other hand, is less expensive than cast and produces a flame-polished edge.

How deep can I engrave on acrylic?

Depending on the wattage of the laser engraver, our 40/50W CO2 lasers can engrave between 1/16” to ⅛” and can reach ¼” after several passes. Our 80/100W CO2 lasers can easily engrave between 1/16” to ¼” in a single pass.

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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.

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Acrylic Types

So you’ve decided that acrylic is your cutting edge? Let’s find out what types of acrylic work best with our machines:

Cast acrylic

Extruded acrylic

How thick can I engrave Acrylic?

Depending on the wattage of your laser engraver, you can engrave anywhere between 1/16-1/4" thick. Now it's time to get creative and use a variety of different marks in your design! Our machines are beaming with possibilities!

Application Usages

OMTech is where your creativity comes to cultivate new concepts - where ideas come to life! Our laser engravers open up the worthwhile world of infinite acrylic.

Business Signs: Laser cut acrylic signs are the way of the future, giving your business a sleek new look!

DIY: Found a project idea online? Doing it yourself is as easy as ever!

Product Designs: Do you own a small business? Give your acrylic products an eye-opening illustration!

Arts & Crafts: Calling all artists and acrylic enthusiasts. Let’s make something special!

Models: Take your designs to above and beyond with flashy acrylic cuts.

Awards & Plaques: Acrylic engravers can create custom keepsakes like workplace awards, anniversary plaques, and event trophies.

How to Use

Want to go from a beginner to a professional wood engraver? Dive in deeper with our training courses and installation services. Get started with these three easy steps!

Training & Installation