Laser
With a laser engraver you engrave wood, leather, slate or metal and cut plywood, acrylic and card. Here you learn which types of laser exist, which settings suit which material, how to work safely and what stays off limits.
Topics
Basics
How lasers work, which types of laser there are and what the power in watts means.
5 articles
Materials
Wood, acrylic, leather, metal, glass, stone, paper and fabric: what works and with which starting values.
7 articles
Settings
Setting power, speed, focus, material tests and air assist correctly.
5 articles
Safety
Laser classes, safety glasses, fire protection, fume extraction and materials that are off limits.
4 articles
Troubleshooting
Burn marks, cuts that do not go through, uneven engraving: causes and fixes.
3 articles
Software & files
LightBurn and manufacturer software, preparing files and photos properly.
5 articles
Buying guide
Which laser suits which project and what to look out for when buying.
1 article
Accessories
Safety glasses, honeycomb bed, rotary axis, fume extraction and other accessories.
2 articles
Laser machines
Data sheets for 80 lasers for hobby and small business use: diode, CO₂, fibre and more.
Comparison
Choose up to three lasers and see all their data side by side.
Laser glossary
Technical terms, explained simply.
Brands
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ChinaCreality
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ChinaSnapmaker
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ChinaComMarker
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USAOMTech
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ChinaGweike
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