Martin Todorov
Riccardo Muscarella
Emma Rossi
Matteo Moras
Lucas Schmidt
Roberto D'Adago
Roger Jungo
What You Can Make from Acrylic with a CO2 Laser
Acrylic is one of the cleanest materials to process on a CO2 laser - the beam cuts without tooling marks and produces a fire-polished edge that requires no sanding.
Typical products include:
- Signs, lettering, and illuminated display panels
- Jewellery, earrings, and laser-cut accessories
- Display stands, shelf talkers, and retail fixtures
- Trophies, awards, and personalised plaques
- Light diffusers and decorative architectural elements
- Prototype parts and product mockups
Cast acrylic produces a frosted, high-contrast engraving surface. Extruded acrylic cuts cleanly but engraves with less contrast - choose the type based on your application. Both types work on all Wattsan models from 40W to 120W.
How to Choose a CO2 Laser Cutter for Acrylic
Selecting a CO2 acrylic laser cutting machine starts with one question: cast or extruded? The answer determines power, speed, and expected edge quality.
- Laser power - 40-60W cuts acrylic up to 5-6 mm; 80W handles 8-10 mm in a single pass; 100-120W reaches 15-20 mm at faster feed speeds.
- Work area - for jewellery and small parts, a 500×300 mm table is sufficient; for sheet cutting and display production, 600×400 mm or 900×600 mm formats cover standard sheet sizes. All models use CNC-controlled motion with 3-phase stepper motors for precise repeat positioning.
- Acrylic type - cast gives a polished edge and frosted engraving contrast; extruded is cheaper but engraves with lower contrast. Match the type to your application.
- Table and ventilation - honeycomb table is standard; acrylic fumes require a dedicated extraction system for regular production use.
Why Buy from Virmer
Virmer is the official Wattsan distributor in Europe, with machines in stock and ready for dispatch - no customs delays for European buyers. Acrylic results vary between cast and extruded material - book a free online demo before purchasing to see cut and engraving quality on your specific sheet type. The full range of CO2 laser cutters and engravers covers every production scale, and technical support is included after every purchase.
