The cutting thickness parameters of the CO2 laser cutting machine in the power range of 100W to 300W are as follows. These parameters may vary depending on specific machine and material characteristics, but the following are general reference values:
1. wood
100W: Cuts thickness up to 3/4 in. (19 mm)
150W: Cuts thickness up to 1 inch (25 mm)
200W: Cuts thickness up to 1.5 inches (38 mm)
300W: Cuts thickness up to 2 inches (50 mm)
2. Acrylic (plexiglass)
100W: Cuts thickness up to 3/4 in. (19 mm)
150W: Cuts thickness up to 1 inch (25 mm)
200W: Cuts thickness up to 1.25 inches (32 mm)
300W: Cuts thickness up to 1.5 inches (38 mm)
3. Leather
100W: Cuts thickness up to 1/2 inch (12 mm)
150W: Cuts thickness up to 3/4 in. (19 mm)
200W: Cuts thickness up to 1 inch (25 mm)
300W: Cuts thickness up to 1.25 inches (32 mm)
4. Plastic (such as PVC, polyethylene, etc.)
100W: Cuts thickness up to 1/2 inch (12 mm)
150W: Cuts thickness up to 3/4 in. (19 mm)
200W: Cuts thickness up to 1 inch (25 mm)
300W: Cuts thickness up to 1.25 inches (32 mm)
5. Rubber
100W: Cuts thickness up to 1/2 inch (12 mm)
150W: Cuts thickness up to 3/4 in. (19 mm)
200W: Cuts thickness up to 1 inch (25 mm)
300W: Cuts thickness up to 1.25 inches (32 mm)
6. Glass
CO2 lasers are typically used to engrave glass rather than cut it because glass cutting requires very high power and specific processes. Under normal circumstances, CO2 lasers cannot effectively cut glass in the range of 100W to 300W and can only perform surface engraving.
7. Stainless steel
CO2 lasers are generally not suitable for cutting metal directly, especially thick metal. For thin sheet metal, limited cutting results can be achieved by increasing power and using combustion-supporting gases such as oxygen.
100W: Cutting thickness is limited, typically no more than 1/16 inch (1.5 mm)
150W: Cuts thickness up to 1/8 inch (3 mm)
200W: Cuts thickness up to 3/16 in. (5 mm)
300W: Cuts thickness up to 1/4 inch (6 mm)
Please note that the specific cutting thickness will also be affected by factors such as cutting speed, focus adjustment, gas assist, etc., so some testing and adjustments are required in actual operation to obtain the best results.