Stainless steel
Tumblers, tags, tools and jewelry.
Which laser types handle it
| Laser type | Cut | Engrave |
|---|---|---|
| Diode Higher-power diodes darken it; lower-power ones need marking spray. | No | Limited |
| Infrared (1064 nm) | No | Yes |
| CO2 Needs a marking spray or coating. | No | Limited |
| Fiber Cuts thin sheet only. | Limited | Yes |
| MOPA fiber Cuts thin sheet only; can mark colors. | Limited | Yes |
| UV | No | Yes |
What's typical for each laser type. A machine's own page shows what its manufacturer lists.
Safety
Metal marking is low-smoke but reflections are a hazard: use eye protection rated for your laser’s wavelength.
Notes
xTool says the P2 CO2 needs a spray coating for stainless steel and can’t cut metal.
Lasers we track that handle it
| Laser | Cut | Engrave |
|---|---|---|
| Atomstack A20 Pro V2 Diode | No | Yes |
| ComMarker B4 Fiber | Limited | Yes |
| Creality Falcon A1 Diode | No | Limited |
| Creality Falcon2 Pro Diode | No | Limited |
| Glowforge Aura Diode | No | Limited |
| Glowforge Pro HD CO2 | No | Limited |
| LaserPecker LP4 Hybrid | No | Yes |
| Monport ONYX CO2 | No | Limited |
| OMTech Polar Lite CO2 | No | Limited |
| Ortur Laser Master 3 Diode | No | Yes |
| Sculpfun iCube Ultra Diode | No | Yes |
| WeCreat Vision Pro Diode | No | Yes |
| xTool F1 Hybrid | No | Yes |
| xTool F1 Ultra Hybrid | Limited | Yes |
| xTool F2 Hybrid | No | Yes |
| xTool F2 Ultra Hybrid | Limited | Yes |
| xTool M2 Diode | No | Yes |
| xTool P2S CO2 | No | Limited |
| xTool P3 CO2 | No | Limited |
| xTool S1 Diode | No | Yes |