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Cutting

CO2 laser is one of the most commonly used types of lasers in industry, especially for material processing. It can cut and engrave a wide variety of materials. Here is a list of the most popular materials that can be cut or engraved with a CO2 laser:

Wood

1. MDF boards

2. Plywood

3. Solid wood

4. Leather (natural and synthetic)

Plastics

1. Acrylic (PMMA)

2. Polycarbonate (PC)

3. Polystyrene (PS)

4. PET

5. PVC (with caution due to harmful fumes)

6. ABS

7. Nylon

Fabrics and textiles

1. Cotton

2. Silk

3. Linen

4. Polyester

5. Wool

6. Leather

Paper and cardboard

1. Paper (regular, decorative, and craft paper)

2. Corrugated cardboard

3. Solid cardboard

4. Label paper

Rubber

1. Natural rubber

2. Synthetic rubber (e.g., neoprene, silicone)

Glass

1. Glass (engraving, limited cutting)

2. Acrylic glass

Stone

1. Marble (engraving)

2. Granite (engraving)

Metals
(with limitations)

1. Non-ferrous metals (e.g., brass, aluminum, copper) – engraving only, not cutting thick materials 2

. Coated metals (e.g., anodized aluminum)

Composites

1. Carbon composites 2

. Resin-based composites

Other materials

1. Plexiglass (PMMA)

2. Cork

3. Felt

4. Canvas

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CO2 lasers are quite versatile, but their effectiveness depends on the type of material, its thickness, and the laser parameters (e.g., power, speed, frequency). For some materials (e.g., PVC), special precautions should be taken due to harmful fumes they can release.