Laser engrave/cutting for clear acrylic

The 450nm laser won’t work on clear acrylic (PMMA), because PMMA doesn’t absorb above 400nm
(see absorption spectrum for PMMA) PC, PET and PVC won’t work for the same reason. A good trick is to look up the UV transmission/absorption diagrams of the material and choose it accordingly. After a quick search I found some transmission diagrams. (bad quality but readable)


https://www.idec.com/auen/technology_solution/our_core_tech/images/264_image001_en.jpg

You can either choose a different material like PP or HDPE or you can coat the surface with paint (white should work too, but might need more power / time)

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