Acrylic Plexiglass Cutting Guide - OMTECH Laser System
| Wattage | Parameter
Settings | 1/16" | 1/8" | 1/4" | 1/2" | 3/4" | 1" | 1.2" | 1.4" |
| 50w | Speed
Power | 20 mm/s
20% | 9 mm/s
25% | 4 mm/s
45% | 2 mm/s
50% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 55W | Speed
Power | 20 mm/s
20% | 11 mm/s
25% | 4 mm/s
44% | 2 mm/s
49% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 60W | Speed
Power | 20 mm/s
20% | 11 mm/s
25% | 5 mm/s
37% | 3 mm/s
48% | 2 mm/s
58% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 80W | Speed
Power | 25 mm/s
18% | 12 mm/s
25% | 6 mm/s
35% | 4 mm/s
45% | 3 mm/s
55% | 1 mm/s
60% | N/A | N/A |
| 100W | Speed
Power | 25 mm/s
18% | 14 mm/s
25% | 6 mm/s
33% | 5 mm/s
43% | 4 mm/s
53% | 1 mm/s
58% | N/A | N/A |
| 130W | Speed
Power | 30 mm/s
17% | 15 mm/s
25% | 7 mm/s
30% | 6 mm/s
37% | 5 mm/s
42% | 2 mm/s
55% | 1 mm/s
58% | N/A |
| 150W | Speed
Power | 35 mm/s
15% | 16 mm/s
24% | 8 mm/s
30% | 7 mm/s
35% | 6 mm/s
40% | 3 mm/s
53% | 2 mm/s
55% | 1 mm/s
58%
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It is important to note that there are several factors that affect the results of your machine’s cutting and engraving. These factors include:
● Making sure the laser tube is properly leveled
● Having mirrors #1 and #2 properly aligned and firing towards the center
● Making sure the laser beam is exiting the nozzle towards the center (The level of the Laser Head and Mirror #3 can be adjusted if needed)
● Making sure the focusing of the laser is adequate (you should be getting a small sharp dot between .1mm .3mm in diameter) on your material after you pulse the machine at 15% power
● Proper air assist (lower PSI between 8-13 is recommended for engraving while a 20+ PSI is recommended for more efficient cuts)
● Using a water chiller set at around (63-68F or 17-19C) also helps in maximizing efficiency, as it will maintain the laser tube in an adequate cool temperature producing a more efficient laser beam
● The focal length of the focal lens: A 1.5” focal length lens will allow better engraving quality, A 2” focal length lens will allow good engraving and cutting, 3” and 4” focal length lens are better suited for cutting thicker materials
● Proper software settings
*Note: The settings above work for most cuts, however, if you are having trouble please email us at: sales@delviesplastics.com
