In the laser processing process, material selection and operating specifications are directly related to personnel safety, equipment service life and environmental impact. Before processing, you must fully understand the material properties and equip necessary protective equipment (such as gas masks, air purifiers, fire-fighting equipment, etc.). Monitor the processing status throughout the process and strictly prohibit processing high-risk materials such as mirrored materials.
⚠️ Core Warning: Processing the following materials is prone to generating toxic gases, corroding equipment or causing fires. Processing is not recommended unless necessary. If processing is mandatory, strict protective measures must be implemented.
| Material Category | Specific Materials | Core Hazards | Mandatory Protection and Operation Requirements |
| Chlorine-containing/Toxic Gas-producing | PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), Vinyl, Leather, Artificial Leather | Cutting releases pure chlorine gas (highly irritating and toxic), corrodes equipment metal parts, damages optical components and motion control systems | 1. Prioritize avoiding processing. 2. If processing is necessary, must wear a gas mask meeting protection standards and turn on an industrial-grade air purifier simultaneously. 3. Thoroughly clean the internal equipment after processing. |
| Cyanide-releasing | ABS | Releases cyanide gas; the material is prone to melting (rather than vaporizing), with high fire risk and residual viscous molten deposits | 1. Wear a gas mask, and equip with an air purifier and fire-fighting accessories. 2. Reduce power and increase speed during processing to minimize material accumulation. 3. Immediately clean slag after processing to prevent equipment blockage. |
| Flammable | HDPE, Polystyrene Foam, Polypropylene Foam | Easily melts and catches fire at high temperatures, with rapid fire spread | 1. Strictly prohibit long-term continuous processing. 2. Equip dry powder fire extinguishers in the processing area, and ensure operators are on duty throughout the process. 3. Control processing power (recommended not to exceed 60%) to avoid local overheating. |
| Discoloration/Fire-prone | Polycarbonate, Latex Paint | Prone to discoloration during processing and may catch fire at high temperatures | 1. Only process polycarbonate with thickness ＜1mm. 2. Turn on smoke exhaust equipment to promptly discharge volatile substances. 3. Prepare fire-fighting equipment and monitor processing temperature. |
| Harmful Gas-producing | Coated Carbon Fiber | Releases harmful gases during processing; long-term exposure endangers health | 1. Must process in a well-ventilated environment. 2. Wear a gas mask and protective goggles. 3. Regularly test the air quality in the processing area. |
| Special Handling Required | Acrylic | Releases harmful gases; has high light transmittance for 450~460nm wavelength lasers (Falcon/Falcon 2/A1 series), making laser easily penetrable (hard to absorb) | 1. Wear a gas mask + air purifier. 2. Semiconductor lasers (blue light) are only compatible with acrylic of specified models in the official store. 3. Prioritize using CO₂ lasers for cutting (better compatibility). |
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455nm wavelength laser: When processing materials with blue surfaces, the laser is easily reflected (low absorption rate), so the power needs to be appropriately increased to achieve the processing effect.
Absolute Prohibition: Mirrored materials will strongly reflect the laser, which may break through the equipment protection device and burn operators. Processing of any mirrored materials is strictly prohibited.
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| Wood | Most Solid Woods | Prioritize non-oily, low-resin woods; remove surface impurities before processing | Oily/high-resin woods are prone to catching fire. Processing at 100% power with cutting speed ＜80mm/min is prohibited. |
| Composite Wood | Plywood, Composite Wood | Contains glue components; cutting precision is slightly lower than solid wood. It is recommended to reduce the cutting speed. | No special taboos. Clean glue residues promptly after processing to prevent equipment adhesion. |
| Fiberboard | Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF), Engineering Wood | Can be cut normally, but edges are prone to scorch marks. Optimize parameters with "low power + high speed". | No special taboos. Pay attention to cleaning fiber dust in the processing area. |
| Paper | Paper, Cardstock | Good cutting effect and high efficiency, suitable for fine processing | No special taboos. Avoid processing damp paper (prone to adhesion). |
| Cardboard | Cardboard, Corrugated Cardboard | Excellent cutting effect, but internal pores are prone to causing fires | Must monitor the entire processing process, prepare fire-fighting equipment, and prohibit stacked processing. |
| Cork | Cork | Cutting quality depends on thickness (recommended ＜5mm) and purity. Cork with high glue content is prone to uneven cutting. | Processing cork with thickness ＞10mm is prohibited (prone to insufficient laser energy and material carbonization). |
| Plastic | Polycarbonate (Thin Sheets Only) | Test cutting parameters in advance to avoid excessive discoloration | Must turn on smoke exhaust equipment to prevent volatile accumulation. Prepare fire-fighting equipment. |
| Foam | Depron Foam (For Models) | Cutting edges are neat and smooth, widely used in hobbies, remote-controlled aircraft, architectural models and toy making | Be on duty and monitor throughout the process to prevent processing deviations caused by material curling due to heat. |
| Fabric | Cloth, Felt, Linen, Cotton, Leather (Thin Sheets) | High temperature will cause slight scorch marks on edges (repairable through subsequent processing) | No special taboos. Fix materials before processing to prevent displacement. |
Note: All cuttable materials are suitable for engraving. The following are additional engravable materials and specifications. Engraving on mirrored/highly reflective metals is prohibited.
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| Glass | Glass | Engraved texture is similar to sandblasting, suitable for decorative processing | 1. Blue light lasers of the Falcon/Falcon 2/A1 series cannot directly engrave transparent glass; a colored paper film must be applied to the surface first. 2. Avoid engraving thick glass (prone to cracks). |
| Ceramic Tiles | Ceramic Tiles | Smoke and dust will be generated during processing; operation in a fume hood is recommended | No special taboos. Clean surface dust promptly after engraving. |
| Metals (Anodized) | Plated Metals, Anodized Aluminum | Lasers can vaporize the anodized layer to form clear engraved patterns | No special taboos. Clean oil stains on the metal surface before processing. |
| Metals (Coated) | Painted/Coated Metals | Lasers vaporize the surface coating to expose the base metal color, resulting in high engraving contrast | No special taboos. Avoid processing thick-coated materials (prone to residual scorch marks). |
| Metals (Stainless Steel) | Stainless Steel (Mirrored Stainless Steel Prohibited) | Laser burns the surface to form discolored patterns (non-penetrating engraving) | Blue light lasers of the Falcon/Falcon 2/A1 series have good compatibility and can be used for direct engraving. Avoid high-power and long-term processing (to prevent surface deformation). |
| Stone | Stone, Marble, Granite | White textures appear after engraving, suitable for making identification products | A large amount of dust is generated during processing; dust masks must be worn and dust removal equipment must be turned on. |
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Glass |
Glass |
Engraved texture is similar to sandblasting, suitable for decorative processing |
1. Blue light lasers of the Falcon/Falcon 2/A1 series cannot directly engrave transparent glass; a colored paper film must be applied to the surface first. 2. Avoid engraving thick glass (prone to cracks). |
Ceramic Tiles |
Ceramic Tiles |
Smoke and dust will be generated during processing; operation in a fume hood is recommended |
No special taboos. Clean surface dust promptly after engraving. |
Metals (Anodized) |
Plated Metals, Anodized Aluminum |
Lasers can vaporize the anodized layer to form clear engraved patterns |
No special taboos. Clean oil stains on the metal surface before processing. |
Metals (Coated) |
Painted/Coated Metals |
Lasers vaporize the surface coating to expose the base metal color, resulting in high engraving contrast |
No special taboos. Avoid processing thick-coated materials (prone to residual scorch marks). |
Metals (Stainless Steel) |
Stainless Steel (Mirrored Stainless Steel Prohibited) |
Laser burns the surface to form discolored patterns (non-penetrating engraving) |
Blue light lasers of the Falcon/Falcon 2/A1 series have good compatibility and can be used for direct engraving. Avoid high-power and long-term processing (to prevent surface deformation). |
Stone |
Stone, Marble, Granite |
White textures appear after engraving, suitable for making identification products |
A large amount of dust is generated during processing; dust masks must be worn and dust removal equipment must be turned on. |
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