# \#acrylic **URL:** https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tag/acrylic/189.md [Latest](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tags.md) --- ## [More tests with the new 30w diode laser](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/more-tests-with-the-new-30w-diode-laser/171962)
**Author:** [@zparticle](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/zparticle)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/more-tests-with-the-new-30w-diode-laser/171962 "2026-08-14T13:15:07Z")
Been doing a lot of messing about this afternoon, again. This time basically trying to see if I can get good results at much faster speeds than I have been using. Most of this is on slate coasters, ignore the four dots,… --- ## [Setting up an Automation Job for Acrylic Labels](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/setting-up-an-automation-job-for-acrylic-labels/188072)
**Author:** [@WaterNoodle](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/WaterNoodle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/setting-up-an-automation-job-for-acrylic-labels/188072 "2026-03-02T17:21:51Z")
I have a small shop where we do some custom laser etching/engraving. A customer recently brought a job needing several thousand Acrylic panels of various sizes cut and etched. I can do these manually but was told that … --- ## [Dents / micro-notches on acrylic when cutting concave curves (straight lines OK)](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/dents-micro-notches-on-acrylic-when-cutting-concave-curves-straight-lines-ok/187895)
**Author:** [@Alexandre1811](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Alexandre1811)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/dents-micro-notches-on-acrylic-when-cutting-concave-curves-straight-lines-ok/187895 "2026-02-26T01:48:52Z")
Hi everyone, I’m running into an issue I didn’t have before and would appreciate some advice. Machine: OMTech 40+ (CO₂) Material: Cast acrylic, 2 mm Software: Illustrator → copy/paste vectors into LightBurn (workflow… --- ## [Signman62 / Purchaser](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/signman62-purchaser/187553)
**Author:** [@Signman62](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Signman62)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/signman62-purchaser/187553 "2026-02-13T07:20:12Z")
I have a CamFive Co2 laser with a 130 watt glass tube. I am having the hardest time trying to cut 1/2" thick cast acrylic and achieve a polished edge without vertical lines. If anyone is familiar with the CamFive lasers,… --- ## [Grainy text in Lightburn](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/grainy-text-in-lightburn/180545)
**Author:** [@Gearbreaker](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Gearbreaker)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/grainy-text-in-lightburn/180545 "2025-10-02T09:08:29Z")
I’m trying to burn/etch small text in 1 mil acrylic. The characters are not imported and are simply created with Lightburn. I am not cutting all of the way through the material, just burning slightly into the backside … --- ## [Calibration tests – 2mm transparent PMMA acrylic (cutting, single pass)](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/calibration-tests-2mm-transparent-pmma-acrylic-cutting-single-pass/179428)
**Author:** [@Alexandre1811](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Alexandre1811)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/calibration-tests-2mm-transparent-pmma-acrylic-cutting-single-pass/179428 "2025-09-12T11:41:34Z")
Hi everyone, Here’s a photo of my calibration tests on 2mm transparent PMMA acrylic. Machine: CO2 Laser OmTech K40 Plus Power: around 70% (≈13mA max output) Air assist: ON Cutting: single pass (I’m worried that multip… --- ## [How to engrave and cut acrylic](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/how-to-engrave-and-cut-acrylic/173603)
**Author:** [@Wookburn](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Wookburn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/how-to-engrave-and-cut-acrylic/173603 "2025-06-16T18:11:52Z")
Hi, I want to engrave an image and then cut a path around it. Im not sure how to set up the file in illustrator. Do I want to export a dxf with paths? Or do I export an image file and a path file separately? Im new t… --- ## [Acrylic engraving inconsistency](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/acrylic-engraving-inconsistency/168022)
**Author:** [@15143226](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/15143226)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/acrylic-engraving-inconsistency/168022 "2025-03-19T18:42:46Z")
Ive been trying to dial in my settings for engraving acrylic. The goal is to go for a frosted white look but most of all i just want smooth consistent “color” ive tried a lot of settings and wanted to post something beca… --- ## [Replicate "Dot Mode" Dots on a Custom Pattern](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/replicate-dot-mode-dots-on-a-custom-pattern/166955)
**Author:** [@domlarge](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/domlarge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/replicate-dot-mode-dots-on-a-custom-pattern/166955 "2025-03-07T17:43:47Z")
Hello, Bellow are two versions of dots I was able to create using my Thunder Laser Nova 51 100W with the Beam Buddy HR Laser Head. Dot Mode Dots: Fill Mode Dots: The Fill Mode Dots are created by tracing a patt… --- ## [Engraving on Acrylic Mirrored Coating](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/engraving-on-acrylic-mirrored-coating/160693)
**Author:** [@pedro124](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/pedro124)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/engraving-on-acrylic-mirrored-coating/160693 "2024-12-27T21:40:04Z")
Hello all, I am new here and in the laser community and I am seeking for some help. I want to “remove the coating” or engrave on an acrylic material that has a mirrored coating. The problem is that the coating in mirro… --- ## [Icube w10 isn’t engraving on color acrylic](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/icube-w10-isn-t-engraving-on-color-acrylic/154045)
**Author:** [@whitesky](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/whitesky)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/icube-w10-isn-t-engraving-on-color-acrylic/154045 "2024-10-23T03:49:30Z")
Hey guys, I recently got icube w10 engraver, after testing on wood it engraved perfectly. However, it won’t work on acrylic. It’s shooting laser, but comes out blank. My settings are 2000mm max power 32 as fill Lines… --- ## [Engraving coming out "clear" rather than "Etched"? - Newbie to laser](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/engraving-coming-out-clear-rather-than-etched-newbie-to-laser/154096)
**Author:** [@k2w5](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/k2w5)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/engraving-coming-out-clear-rather-than-etched-newbie-to-laser/154096 "2024-10-20T23:31:20Z")
Hi everyone, I am a newbie to laser cutting and I have been trying to etch 3mm Clear Acrylic. I have been having this problem only recently, where the etching doesn’t seem to be engraving as it used too? Its hard to exp… --- ## [Will It Cut? Elegoo Phecda 20W Blue Laser](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/will-it-cut-elegoo-phecda-20w-blue-laser/148147)
**Author:** [@rencheple](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/rencheple)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/will-it-cut-elegoo-phecda-20w-blue-laser/148147 "2024-09-02T17:01:44Z")
So, I’ve got an Elego Phecda 20W diode laser with an advertised laser wavelength of 455±5nm and a spot size of 0.07mmx0.13mm. I believe that is a blue laser—it sure looks blue to my eye. I want to try cutting acrylic she… --- ## [Cutting acrylic with a 5W laser](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cutting-acrylic-with-a-5w-laser/147250)
**Author:** [@bruce14](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/bruce14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cutting-acrylic-with-a-5w-laser/147250 "2024-08-15T20:19:01Z")
Hola, soy de chile. Alguien me puede ayudar, tengo una diy kit de 5 watts y no me graba metal ni me corta acrílico, debo cambiar la cabeza por una de 10 o 20 watts para lograr eso. Hello, I’m from Chile. Can someone he… --- ## [Acrylic cutting with 10w output Fox Alien Laser](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/acrylic-cutting-with-10w-output-fox-alien-laser/141255)
**Author:** [@Megiddo](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Megiddo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/acrylic-cutting-with-10w-output-fox-alien-laser/141255 "2024-06-18T13:12:23Z")
I have tried the materials test and at I cannot figure out how to cut orange acrylic that is only 3mm thick. Does it need to be a different color or something else? Burning and cutting with wood works just fine. I cut … --- ## [Discovering how to engrave transparent "acrylic" POLYSTYRENE with a diode laser](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/discovering-how-to-engrave-transparent-acrylic-polystyrene-with-a-diode-laser/100242)
**Author:** [@Kuth](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Kuth)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/discovering-how-to-engrave-transparent-acrylic-polystyrene-with-a-diode-laser/100242 "2023-06-25T16:43:13Z")
The idea was acrylic but I think I was deceived and they sold me polystyrene at the price of acrylic, but it might even turn out to be a good alternative. Anyway, this is the material I have to test at the moment. … --- ## [Activated Carbon Filter X Deep Acrylic engraving](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/activated-carbon-filter-x-deep-acrylic-engraving/87981)
**Author:** [@KML-Bear](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/KML-Bear)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/activated-carbon-filter-x-deep-acrylic-engraving/87981 "2023-01-16T20:23:44Z")
Hey people :slight\_smile: I got my BOFA Oracle Air Filtration x Exhaust system a week ago and was very pleased with it however it started to smell really bad anyone has so experiences with Acrylic engraving and cutting … --- ## [Cutting acrylic on 50w laser](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cutting-acrylic-on-50w-laser/87772)
**Author:** [@Raysheuna](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Raysheuna)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cutting-acrylic-on-50w-laser/87772 "2023-01-09T22:18:05Z")
Hello everyone i was wondering can i get help with the speed and power max for cutting and engraving 3mm acrylic? I have a latitool F50 laser engraver controller is GRBL. --- ## [Acrylic cutting and engraving](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/acrylic-cutting-and-engraving/68186)
**Author:** [@sanojassim](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/sanojassim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/acrylic-cutting-and-engraving/68186 "2022-06-05T17:41:41Z")
Hi i tried to cut 6mm acrylic in sculpfun s9 engraver, But i don’t know the speed, power and pass count. I tried different speed and power along with more pass counts but nothing works.