Which wood thicknesses can a laser engrave work with?

Depending on the density of the wood, our laser engravers can cut between 1/16” to ¼”.

Can all types of wood be laser engraved?

Wood types that are suitable for laser engraving include soft and hardwoods, coniferous woods, veneers, plywood, and MDF.

Does laser engraving cause wood to burn?

The marks engraved by laser engravers aren’t burn marks; actually, they are caused by the interaction between air and the laser beam.

What machine works best for engraving wood?

CO2 laser engravers work perfectly for wood applications.

What types of markings can I make on wood?

Depending on the speed and power settings stated in the manual, you can create various shade contrasts with the laser, resulting in high-quality resolution images.

What is the best wood for laser engraving?

Traditional wood types such as plywood, poplar, balsa, MDF, birch, alder, and cherry work amazing with our laser engravers.

Laser Engraving Wood - Application Guide

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Laser Engraving Wood - Application Guide

Wood engraving is by-far one of the most popular and in-demand application processes in the laser cutting community. Here at OMTech, we understand that effective and efficient timber cutting is essential to enthusiasts and professionals alike. That’s why we’re laser-focused on providing expert knowledge and advice - to teach you how to engrave wood 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 wood and other laser applications. Open your imagination to endless engraving possibilities with our laser wood engraver machines.

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Wood Types

So you’ve decided that woodwork is your cutting edge? Let’s find out what types of wood works best with our wood laser cutter:

Plywood

Poplar

Balsa

MDF

Birch

Alder

Cherry

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How thick can I engrave Wood?

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

This is where your creativity comes to cultivate new concepts - where ideas come to life! Laser engravers open up a worthwhile world of endless possibilities:

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

Home Projects: Engrave a house-warming design and wow your guests!

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

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

Models: Bring architecture and model designs to life, and turn a dream into reality!

Furniture Making: Provide a sense of customized comfort and creativity to your own living room!

Decorations: Personalize a picture frame, next year’s holiday decorations, and more!

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How to Use

Have you found your cutting edge application and usage? Dive deeper with laser engraving by attaining our professional installation and training. Soon, getting started is as easy as these three steps!

Training & Installation