OMTech Laser Applications
Discover what you can create, cut, engrave, mark, and weld with OMTech laser machines. Real projects, real materials, real results.
Discover what you can create, cut, engrave, mark, and weld with OMTech laser machines. Real projects, real materials, real results.
Each material behaves differently under a laser. Here's what you can achieve with the right OMTech machine and settings.
CO2 lasers engrave detailed images at resolutions up to 500 DPI on hardwoods, plywood, MDF, and bamboo. A 60W laser cuts 6mm birch plywood at approximately 10-15mm/s; a 100W unit handles up to 12-15mm in a single pass. Resinous woods like pine produce more smoke and require lower speeds to avoid charring. Note: laser-cut wood edges will show a brown char line that may need light sanding for food-contact applications.
Recommended: CO2 Laser 40W-100W
Cast acrylic produces flame-polished edges when CO2 laser cut, requiring no additional finishing. A 60W laser cuts 6mm cast acrylic at 8-12mm/s; a 130W unit handles up to 20mm. Extruded acrylic is cheaper but produces frosted edges instead of polished ones. Important: never laser PVC, vinyl, or polycarbonate, as they release toxic gases and damage the machine.
Recommended: CO2 Laser 60W-150W
Fiber lasers (1064nm, Raycus/JPT source) permanently mark metals with marks that withstand heat, chemicals, and abrasion. A 30W fiber marks at up to 7,000mm/s for barcodes and serial numbers. MOPA fiber lasers (adjustable pulse width 2-350ns) produce full-color marks on 304/316 stainless steel by precisely controlling the oxide layer thickness. Limitation: marking depth is typically 0.1-0.5mm; deep engraving above 1mm requires higher power (50W+) and significantly more time per part.
Recommended: Fiber Laser 20W-100W
Create personalized leather goods with intricate patterns and text. CO2 lasers cut and engrave genuine leather, faux leather, and suede with clean edges and no fraying.
Recommended: CO2 Laser 40W-60W
CO2 lasers create a frosted etching effect on glass surfaces. Engrave wine glasses, mirrors, tiles, slate, and marble for awards, gifts, and memorial plaques.
Recommended: CO2 Laser 40W-80W
Cut intricate patterns in fabric without fraying edges. Produce wedding invitations, paper art, architectural models, and textile prototypes with clean, sealed cuts.
Recommended: CO2 Laser 40W-60W
OMTech lasers serve a diverse range of industries and business types.
Etsy sellers, Amazon FBA, and online shops offering personalized gifts, custom wedding favors, monogrammed items, and made-to-order products.
Sign shops producing channel letters, wayfinding signs, LED-backlit displays, architectural models, and point-of-sale materials.
Part marking for traceability, serial number engraving, barcode marking, and product branding on metal components and assemblies.
Schools, universities, and community makerspaces use laser cutters for STEM education, prototyping, and student projects.
Custom jewelry makers cutting acrylic, wood, and leather components, and fiber laser users engraving and marking precious metals and watches.
Welding shops and fabricators using our handheld laser welder for thin sheet metal joining, fixture welding, and repair applications.
Tell us what you want to make, and we'll recommend the right OMTech laser machine for your application and budget.
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