How To Cut Clear Acrylic On A CNC Router and CO2 Laser | Laguna Tools

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Published 2021-02-25

Take a look at our latest project showing the process of how to machine clear acrylic on a Laguna CNC Router or CO2 Laser! CNC Routers can be used to create an opaque or clear edge while CO2 Lasers give you a flame polished look. Whichever look you are going for, Laguna Tools has the right machines for the job!

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All Comments (19)

@WizardofGOP 2 years ago

The clearest, most concise and detailed video on CNC machining I have ever seen. Well done and thank-you.
@justme8366 3 years ago

Great instructional video. Glad you included the machine speeds and feed rate. Thanks
@texasmetalworks 3 years ago

Fantastic instructional video. More like this please!!!
@fredscott413 3 years ago

I have flame polished a lot.
@harleyofdallas 1 year ago

Just to clarify you are sure that is 3/8" material on the acrylic as it looks like 1/4". I am inquiring about purchasing a machine from Laguna right now and want to verify that it is 3/8" material you are using. Great Video Thanks
@michaelshort5115 7 months ago

So is the polished edge on the CNC the same as the laser edge.
@neagoesebastian6995 3 years ago

This video is amazing. I'm new in cnc world and i dont have a cnc, but i will buy one. Is the 40W laser cnc ok for clear acrylic cut and engraving ?
@LogicSpeaks 1 year ago

What onsrud bit is that? A feed at 30 IPM at 18k RPM seems incredibly slow. I just did it with an onsrud bit 63-530 and it looked terrible - minimum chip load is .006-.008. Your edge in the video looks pristine so which bit is this?
@barabolak 1 year ago

How often do you replace the cutting bits when cutting acrylic?
@ghostfreak366 1 year ago

which would be cheaper in this product cutting, a CNC or a Laser cutting?
@josephnolin5104 1 year ago

There is definitely a lot of difference in your feed and speed for the polished and frosted edge, but I did not notice much difference between the bits besides the brand. Is this an accurate observation?
@stevenpiskoty1017 3 years ago

Is there any particular difference between those two bits? Since they are both single flute could the Amana bit have just been run at the slower feed rate to achieve the same edge look as the Onsrud?
@diecksl 1 year ago

I was unaware that it is possible to cut acrylic with a laser. I thought this is impossible with transparent material. Does this also work with a standard cheap chinese 40W laser with a blue beam?
@bradmcdonell8346 3 years ago

Can you create a polished finish by engraving the acrylic? Thanks
@tuscanland 2 years ago

How is the material being held on the CNC table? I don't see holes for vacuum underneath the plexiglass, is it temporarilly glued to a sublayer?
@thomashbryant3 1 year ago

What onsrud o-flute did you use?
@mike96734 1 year ago

What laser were you using for those cuts? I have a MX with 100 watt tube.
@imagineengine 2 years ago

how thick is that acrylic you were cutting?