1/8 inch (3mm) thick white acrylic

[Administrator]

Has anyone been able to cut through 1/8 inch (3mm) thick white acrylic?

[ggallant571]

That was the reason for me purchasing a 5.5W diode laser 4 years ago. This forum set me straight. I have had some success with a 40W CO2 machine.

[Administrator]

So you needed a 40 watt laser to cut through it eh? The 5.5 watt didn't cut it (no pun intended).

[ggallant571]

That was my experience. I bought intending to cut 3mm clear acrylic for robot parts. Still haven't been cut. Got sidetracked by laser etching and writing a Linux laser control burn utility. BTW - that robot project is sitting in a project box awaiting legs!!