Clear acrylic
Transparent acrylic for edge-lit signs and displays.
Which laser types handle it
| Laser type | Cut | Engrave |
|---|---|---|
| Diode A 455 nm blue beam passes straight through clear acrylic. | No | No |
| Infrared (1064 nm) | No | No |
| CO2 | Yes | Yes |
| Fiber | No | No |
| MOPA fiber | No | No |
| UV | No | Yes |
What's typical for each laser type. A machine's own page shows what its manufacturer lists.
Safety
Flammable; watch every cut. Vent fumes outdoors or through a filter rated for laser smoke, and never leave a running laser unattended.
Notes
Clear acrylic needs a CO2 laser to cut. Masking tape on top doesn’t make it diode-cuttable.
Lasers we track that handle it
| Laser | Cut | Engrave |
|---|---|---|
| Glowforge Pro HD CO2 | Yes | Yes |
| Monport ONYX CO2 | Yes | Yes |
| OMTech Polar Lite CO2 | Yes | Yes |
| xTool P2S CO2 | Yes | Yes |
| xTool P3 CO2 | Yes | Yes |