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Why CO2 Laser Cutters Are the Best for Acrylic

When it comes to laser cutting acrylic, CO2 laser cutters are the clear winner. The reason lies in their wavelength, around 10.6 μm, which is perfectly absorbed by non-metallic materials like acrylic. This makes CO2 lasers capable of delivering smooth, flame-polished edges that other laser types simply cannot achieve.
By comparison, diode lasers lack the power and the right wavelength to cut through acrylic sheets effectively, often only scratching or marking the surface. Fiber lasers, on the other hand, are designed for metals and tend to pass straight through clear acrylic without cutting, making them unsuitable for this material.
That’s why if your main focus is acrylic, a CO2 laser cutter is the machine you need. It’s the ideal choice for a wide range of users, from small businesses and workshops producing signage or décor, to designers and educators who want a reliable tool for prototyping, classroom projects, or creative experiments.

How Laser Cutting Acrylic Works

crylic cutting with a CO2 laser is a precise process that relies on the interaction between the laser beam and the material. The beam is focused onto the acrylic surface, where the concentrated heat melts and vaporizes the material along the cutting path. As the laser moves, it separates the sheet cleanly, leaving behind edges that often appear crystal-clear and polished, an effect known as flame-polished edges.

Several factors determine how smooth and precise the cut will be: laser power, cutting speed, focus settings, and air assist. Higher wattage machines can cut thicker sheets in fewer passes, while slower speeds generally produce cleaner edges. Proper focus ensures the beam hits the material at the sharpest point, and air assist helps clear away debris and prevent flare-ups.

With the right setup, a CO2 laser can transform acrylic into professional-grade products, whether you’re making signage, keychains, jewelry, or large display pieces.

Types of Acrylic You Can Cut

One of the biggest advantages of working with acrylic is the wide variety of finishes and colors available. Each type reacts slightly differently under the laser, giving creators and businesses the flexibility to match their projects with the right look and feel. The most common categories include:

 

  • Clear Acrylic – Offers excellent transparency and is perfect for signage, displays, and products that need a glass-like finish.
  • Frosted & Translucent Acrylic – Provides a softer, diffused effect that works well for lampshades, decorative panels, and branding elements.
  • Colored Acrylic – Available in a wide range of solid hues, ideal for custom décor, jewelry, and retail displays.
  • Iridescent / Dichroic Acrylic – Produces a shimmering, color-shifting effect that adds visual interest to creative projects.
  • Patterned & Specialty Acrylics – Includes options like marble, cloud, or fluorescent sheets, great for unique statement pieces and artistic designs.

 

With so many variations available, acrylic has become a go-to material for makers who want to combine durability, versatility, and visual appeal in their laser-cut creations.

FLUX’s Latest Acrylic Arrivals

To make acrylic laser cutting even more accessible, FLUX now offers a curated selection of high-quality acrylic sheets designed to pair seamlessly with our CO2 laser cutters. These materials are available in multiple thicknesses, vibrant colors, and specialty finishes, giving creators more options to experiment and expand their product lines.

From clear and colored sheets perfect for signage and retail displays, to iridescent and patterned options that bring an artistic flair to jewelry, décor, and custom gifts, FLUX’s new acrylic collection makes it easy to start creating professional-grade products right away. All sheets are tested for compatibility with our machines, ensuring clean cuts, polished edges, and reliable results every time.

Whether you’re running a small business or working on personal projects, these new arrivals allow you to save time sourcing materials and focus on what matters most, turning ideas into finished acrylic products.

What You Can Make with Acrylic Laser Cutting

Acrylic is one of the most versatile materials for laser cutting, making it a favorite among small businesses and creators who want to expand their product lines. With a CO2 laser cutter, you can produce a wide range of items that are both functional and visually appealing:

  • Business applications: eye-catching signage, branded displays, and custom logos for shops and events.
  • Creative products: jewelry, keychains, ornaments, and unique home décor pieces.
  • Functional items: storage boxes, organizers, tool holders, and lighting fixtures.

Because acrylic comes in so many finishes—clear, colored, frosted, or iridescent—you can tailor your creations to match different audiences and market trends. For entrepreneurs, this flexibility means more opportunities to diversify offerings, boost sales, and stand out in competitive markets.

Best FLUX Laser Cutter for Acrylic

Choosing the right laser cutter depends on your needs, whether you’re just starting out or scaling up a business. FLUX offers several CO2 laser cutters, each designed to handle acrylic with precision and efficiency:
If you are planning to start or already own a personalized gifts business, such as customized accessories, phone cases, or wedding favors, the beamo is an excellent fit for your studio. FLUX beamo features a pre-assembled metal body and acrylic lid, measuring 24 by 17.5 inches. Its modest build fits perfectly on any desk, while still offering a large cutting space of letter size (A4) for its powerful 30W CO2 laser. Compared to traditional laser cutting machines, beamo’s compact size provides you with more room for creativity. Essential components like the water cooling system and exhaust system are all integrated into beamo’s small footprint, ensuring exceptional laser engraving performance.

If you are a miniature designer or create products requiring many parts, FLUX Beambox II is ideal for you. FLUX Beambox II offers a huge work area of 23.62 x 14.76 inches  and cuts up to 20mm thick acrylics (varies by material). With a built-in camera to preview materials and a large work area, it can efficiently cut puzzle pieces, miniatures, board game components, and more, saving time while maintaining high quality.

Ador

The World’s First Color
Printing Laser Cutter

laser cutter beamo product

beamo

The World’s Smallest
CO2 Laser Cutter/Engraver

laser cutter beambox product

Beambox II

The Smart Desktop
Laser Cutter & Engraver

HEXA

Beyond
Your Profession

全彩登場,
雷切機上也能玩出無限色彩。

beamo II 搭載 30W CO2 雷射,不只是精細、強勁,更是你實現創意的最好夥伴。無論是木頭、皮革、紙板、布料,甚至透明或絢彩壓克力,都能俐落切割、細膩雕刻。不再被材質限制,不再被靈感耽誤。只要一台 beamo II,所有點子,都能成真。

寵物吊牌

客製化吊飾

金屬餐具

客製鑰匙鏈

立即解鎖全金屬雕刻

無論是客製化的金屬飾品、獨一無二的獎牌,還是專屬標牌和工具,beamo II 的 2W 紅光雷射頭都能雕刻出細膩、清晰的圖案與文字,金屬不再是你創作的阻礙。


全彩登場,
雷切機上也能玩出無限色彩。

beamo II 搭載 30W CO2 雷射,不只是精細、強勁,更是你實現創意的最好夥伴。無論是木頭、皮革、紙板、布料,甚至透明或絢彩壓克力,都能俐落切割、細膩雕刻。不再被材質限制,不再被靈感耽誤。只要一台 beamo II,所有點子,都能成真。

個性貼紙

電腦模型

客製服飾

客製立牌

四色整合,從靈感到成品一步到位。

靈感一來,直接上色。beamo II 配備 CMYK 四色墨水系統,一次完成完整色彩輸出。四色整合的設計,讓每一筆、每一道顏色,都能同時呈現,層次飽滿、細節出色。從靈感萌生到成品誕生,一氣呵成。讓你的創作,不只快,還更美。

搭配 CO2 雷射,創作更多元。

黑白,不再是雷切機的唯一選項。beamo II 開創先例,成為全球首台搭載彩色列印的 CO2 雷射切割機,一次噴印 CMYK 四色,色彩純淨、層次分明,品質更勝以往。不論是細膩的漸層、飽滿的圖案,還是豐富的設計細節,beamo II 都能完美呈現,讓每個作品都充滿生命力。

600 DPI,彩印精度也講究。

beamo II 提供高達 600 DPI 的彩印精度,讓每一個顏色都更飽滿、更細膩。漸層的柔和、細線的銳利、明暗的層次,都能被真實還原,作品質感一眼就能看見。無論是專業的作品集,還是獨一無二的禮物,都能印出讓人驚艷的細節。用 beamo II,把每個顏色都做到最好,成就每一次創作的高質感。

30W CO2 雷射,
精細的剛剛好。

beamo II 搭載 30W CO2 雷射,不只是精細、強勁,更是你實現創意的最好夥伴。無論是木頭、皮革、紙板、布料,甚至透明或絢彩壓克力,都能俐落切割、細膩雕刻。不再被材質限制,不再被靈感耽誤。只要一台 beamo II,所有點子,都能成真。

生日立牌

客製化寵物碗

益智遊戲

客製化冰壩杯

雕切隨心所欲。

beamo II 讓創意不只是想法,而是隨手可得的作品。從精緻小物到獨特禮品,從課堂實驗到專業設計,它都能輕鬆完成。每一次切割與雕刻,都是把靈感化為真實的瞬間。

1000 DPI,經得起看。

即使再細微的紋理、再複雜的圖案,beamo II 也能清晰呈現。高達 1000 DPI 的精細度。無論是精緻吊飾、獨一無二的禮物,還是要求嚴苛的專業作品,即使放大檢視,也依然完美無瑕。

搭配彩色列印,創作更多元。

黑白,不再是雷切機的唯一選項。beamo II 開創先例,成為全球首台搭載彩色列印的 CO2 雷射切割機,一次噴印 CMYK 四色,色彩純淨、層次分明,品質更勝以往。不論是細膩的漸層、飽滿的圖案,還是豐富的設計細節,beamo II 都能完美呈現,讓每個作品都充滿生命力。

當創作需要更大的舞台

想挑戰更厚的材料,或者開啟更進階的創作玩法?加上 beamo II 的擴充底座套件後,從原本的 3 公分提升到 15.5 公分,厚木板、立體物件都能輕鬆放入。搭配擴充底座即刻解鎖使用自動送料和夾爪旋轉軸這兩個套件,解鎖更多創作可能。

當靈感需要更長的篇幅

想挑戰更厚的材料,或者開啟更進階的創作玩法?加上 beamo II 的擴充底座套件後,從原本的 3 公分提升到 15.5 公分,厚木板、立體物件都能輕鬆放入。搭配擴充底座即刻解鎖使用自動送料和夾爪旋轉軸這兩個套件,解鎖更多創作可能。

圓柱體、球型也難不倒

創作,不該只有平面。beamo II 的夾爪旋轉軸套件輕鬆把創意延伸到各種立體物件上。從玻璃水杯、酒瓶到棒球,都能變成你的獨一無二創作。

*此套件需搭配擴充底座套件

創作空間更乾淨的解法

創作時,靈感需要自由呼吸,你也一樣。搭配 Beam Air 空濾機,不必擔心雷射雕刻時產生的煙塵與異味,它能高效過濾工作中產生的污染,保持空氣乾淨清新。不論是在家、工作室還是店面,Beam Air 都能守護你的環境,讓你更安心、專注地投入每一次創作。



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