What can be made from wood using a laser machine?

Laser capabilities when working with plywood

• Laser cutting of plywood allows you to minimize material waste due to the optimal creation of a pattern plan using computer programs and the absence of defects.
• In addition, by choosing a laser method for furniture production, it is possible to speed up the assembly of products, since additional processing will not be required after cutting.
• Because the laser beam processing is very fine, it is possible to cut out finely detailed elements and engrave complex designs.
• On a laser machine it is possible to cut a sheet of plywood from 1 mm to 2 cm.
• Possibility of producing many products of different sizes.
• Possibility of making small souvenirs.
• Production of a wide range of promotional products of various sizes.

What is a laser head for cutting plywood

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A laser head for cutting plywood is an optical element of the machine, consisting of a radiation source (laser) and a focusing lens that directs the beam onto the surface being processed.

There are mainly two types of lasers used in plywood cutting machines:

• CO2 (carbon dioxide) - the source of radiation is a tube filled with gas. Such installations can have great power, but they have relatively large dimensions.
• Diodes - with a semiconductor laser - usually (but not always) have lower power, but very compact dimensions. Due to their compactness and ease of use, they are often used on small machines.

What can be made from plywood on a laser machine?

• Souvenir products.
• A wide range of advertising products, both large banners and small-sized products.
• Templates and patterns for designer furniture and decorative elements.
• Furniture.
• Applications.
• Business cards.
• Toys.
• Magnets.
• Nameplates and numbers.
• Postcards.
• Phone cases.
• Jewelry.

Which plywood is suitable for laser cutting?

Not all plywood is suitable for laser cutting, and this is worth keeping in mind.

We list the factors that you need to pay attention to when choosing a material for working on a laser machine:

• Adhesive for gluing veneer sheets. Plywood contains various resins and varnishes. Depending on the adhesives used, plywood is divided into several types. FC plywood with urea resin is best suited for laser cutting. It is not recommended to use FSF, FKM and FB plywood due to its increased water resistance, which makes cutting difficult.
• Grade of plywood. For cutting decorative products, 1st and 2nd grade plywood is best suited. For the production of furniture, plywood of grades ⅔, 3/3 is used. If lower quality material is used, defects may occur.
• Material thickness. The most efficient way to process plywood with a thickness of 3-6 mm is processed on a laser machine in terms of cutting speed and quality.
• A type of wood veneer. According to this criterion, softwood plywood is best suited for laser processing, since it has a beautiful surface pattern and is slightly charred on the cut. Plywood made from hardwood is denser and harder to cut.

Laser cutting of wood, plywood, veneer - St. Petersburg | CLT (Center for Laser Technologies)

Laser cutting of wood is a technologically advanced method for processing wood, plywood, veneer and other wood-containing materials.

Laser cutting of plywood and wood using CLT equipment is:

• high processing speed,
• high-quality cut with virtually no residue,
• affordable price.

Using laser cutting of plywood and wood you can make:

• souvenir products for subsequent engraving or full-color printing,
• badges, numbers, plates,
• gift wrapping,
• volumetric letters and inscriptions made of plywood up to 10mm thick,
• elements of decor and interior design and much more.

Laser cutting of plywood and wood is carried out in our production both wholesale and in single batches. Laser cutting allows you to both cut material for subsequent processing and perform complex contour cutting of decorative items, inscriptions and design elements.

We use a wide variety of laser cutting equipment, equipped with professional coordinate tables and modern control and program preparation tools. Our machines, varying in type, power and technical characteristics, allow us to cut both large-sized products and miniature elements of any complexity and detail. Laser cutting of plywood and wood in our production virtually eliminates the possibility of carbon deposits and defects, and also allows cutting to be carried out with a minimum amount of waste.

You can order laser cutting of veneer, wood and plywood in St. Petersburg at two addresses:

• Tikhoretsky Ave., 21
• Borovaya st. 32, office 218

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Price for laser cutting of plywood, wood, veneer

Thickness	up to 1.0 mm	up to 1.5 mm	up to 2.0 mm	up to 3.0 mm	up to 4.0 mm	up to 5.0 mm	up to 6.0 mm	up to 8.0 mm	up to 10.0 mm
Cost, rubles per m.p. VAT included	18	20	21	25	29	42	45	50	55

Price for laser cutting of MDF

Thickness	up to 3.0 mm	up to 4.0 mm	up to 6.0 mm	up to 8.0 mm	up to 10.0 mm
Cost, rubles per m.p. VAT included	30	35	50	60	70

Cutting plywood blanks	Cutting souvenirs from wood	Cutting keychains from plywood	Cutting souvenirs from plywood
Shaped laser cutting	Laser cutting of plywood	Cutting souvenirs from plywood	Cutting plywood packaging
Cutting souvenirs from plywood	Cutting souvenirs from plywood	Cutting souvenirs from plywood	Laser cutting of plywood
Cutting plywood jewelry	Cutting decorative elements from plywood	Wood inlay	Cutting plywood decor

Advantages of working with us:

Own production	Discounts on circulation
Making samples	Complex decisions
Quality control	Delivery across Russia

Laser cutting of wood is a high-tech solution for complex contour cutting, as well as cutting traditional materials. Using laser equipment of various powers available in our production, we perform laser cutting of plywood both for the manufacture of products for further application of laser engraving or UV printing, such as license plates, plates, badges, wall clock dials, as well as the production of inscriptions and toppers, elements for interior design, elements of building layouts and structures. At the same time, the edge of the cut remains clean, free of carbon deposits. Cutting letters from plywood is often used by designers to decorate restaurants, bars, hotels and other commercial premises. Laser cutting of veneer will allow you to produce elements for inlay, with precision and speed that are inaccessible for manual processing. We carry out laser cutting of wood up to 10mm thick, with a maximum product size of 900x1200mm. With the growing trend towards eco-friendly living in the world recently, more and more people are abandoning plastic in favor of products made from traditional wood and plywood. Cutting plywood products such as coasters, bonfires, New Year's toys, pencil holders, table clocks and even lamps is in steady demand among advertising agencies and end customers. For companies and individuals involved in the furniture business, using the equipment of the Laser Technology Center, MDF cutting is available both in large batches and as part of the execution of non-standard single orders.

Central office Tel.: +7 ext. 301, 302 Tel.: , +7 (812) 951-26-61 Address: St. Petersburg, Tikhoretsky pr., 21 e-mail:

Office "Obvodny" Tel.: ext. 351, 352, Mobile: Address: St. Petersburg, BC “Stels”, st. Borovaya, 32, office. 218 email:

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How to choose a laser machine for plywood?

The main points that you need to pay attention to when choosing a laser machine for plywood are the power of the laser tube and the size of the working field of the machine. To do this, firstly, you need to decide - will you cut or engrave? And, secondly, what products will you make?

If you cut plywood up to 5-6 mm thick, a 50 W laser tube will be sufficient. And for plywood with a thickness of more than 6 mm, a 100 W laser tube will be required. Up to 40 watts of power may be sufficient for engraving.

As for the working field of the machine, when choosing it you need to start from the dimensions of the product. For the production of souvenirs, a machine with a small working field, for example, 500/300 mm, is suitable. And to produce advertising banners or furniture, you will need a machine with a working field of 1200/900 or 1600/1000 mm.

In addition, you need to pay attention to the lens. For engraving plywood you will need a short focal length lens, and this is critical, but for cutting it is not.

Also, the standard equipment of the plywood laser machine includes stepper motors, an S&A chiller and a lamella or honeycomb table. The table is selected depending on the size of the product. A lamella table is suitable for making small jewelry or keychains, and a cellular table is suitable for large souvenirs, decor or advertising.

Wattsan machines have a Ruida control system. It differs from other programs in its multitasking, because in one pass you can engrave different depths and cut out parts along the contour.

In addition, some laser engravers have additional options and upgrade capabilities.

For example, there are machines with two cutting heads, which allows you to produce twice as many products. They are in demand in large mass production.

And on some equipment it is possible to connect a rotating device, which allows you to engrave on cylindrical objects, for example wooden cups or decorations.

Laser cutting of wood

• 1 Laser cutting of plywood, wood, veneer, MDF at the best price in Moscow - “Laser365” (within the Moscow Ring Road) 1.1 Types of wood materials suitable for shaped laser processing
• 1.2 Requirements for layouts and materials for shaped cutting of plywood, wood, MDF on CNC machines
• 1.3 Workpiece requirements
• 1.4 Requirements for templates (layouts)
• 1.
  5 Prices for laser cutting of plywood, veneer, wood and fiberboards
• 1.6 Order fulfillment times
• 1.7 What is the peculiarity of wood processing technology using CNC machines?
• 1.8 Advantages of laser cutting of plywood, wood and MDF
• 1.9 Stages of laser cutting of wood, veneer, plywood, MDF in “Laser365”
• 1.10 Application of laser technology in woodworking
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  11 Our examples of laser cutting of wood, plywood, MDF

Our company professionally engages in laser cutting of plywood, wood and MDF for the production of souvenirs, advertising, display and other products.

We carry out cutting of sheet wood and fibreboards using the latest automated equipment - CNC machines with a laser tube (CO2) - Kamach II 1290 AS and Lestar 1390 with components from world famous American (LEADSHINE) and German manufacturers (Hiwin).

Both of our machines are equipped with emitters that allow you to very quickly (up to 400 mm/s), accurately (0.1 mm) and accurately make artistic cutting of wood, veneer and other wood-containing workpieces. By ordering a laser cutting service from Laser365, you are guaranteed to get exactly the result you expect to see.

And so that we can implement any of your creative ideas as quickly as possible, our specialists accept orders by email around the clock, 24/7. In addition, the convenient location of the workshop within the Moscow Ring Road (see on the map) will allow you to easily reach our office.

Varieties of wood materials suitable for laser shaping

In our workshop we cut out:

• natural wood of deciduous (alder, birch) and coniferous (cedar, pine, spruce) species (slats 6-8 mm);
• valuable wood species (oak, beech, cherry, walnut, cedar, maple);
• natural veneer (sawn, planed, peeled);
• solid wood (solid, glued);
• plywood, mainly FC (moisture resistant);
• cork veneer;
• multiplex slabs;
• MDF.

On a note!

You can order cutting from your own material or from one selected in our workshop. If we do not have a sample that is suitable in size, color or texture, we will help you find and buy a suitable blank from other suppliers with delivery to the Laser365 workshop.

Requirements for layouts and materials for shaped cutting of plywood, wood, MDF on CNC machines

Please note that the speed of laser cutting work and the final result directly depend on compliance with our requirements for the source material and files.

Workpiece requirements

• Sheet wood, MDF and other wood containing blanks must be smooth, without chips or other defects.
• The thickness of the material is no more than 8 mm.
• The maximum product size is 1300 x 900 x 300 mm (working area of ​​laser machines). However, if your canvas exceeds the specified dimensions, we will cut it in our workshop.

Note!

Wood and plywood are easily cut on a CNC laser machine. At the same time, deresined plywood sheets and coniferous wood can be processed better and faster.

Requirements for templates (layouts)

All files for laser cutting of plywood, wood and MDF must be provided in vector format (CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator, FreeHand) or created as drawings in AutoCAD, Compas.

In addition, the template must be accompanied by a file with a description of the canvas (type of material, overall dimensions, thickness) and detailed requirements for the product (dimensions, circulation).

Requirements for vector files created in CorelDraw:

• all objects and text of the file must be depicted in the form of curves, thickness “0” or “Hairline”;
• the drawing must be done on a scale of 1:1, without dimension and center lines;
• You cannot create images with the thickness of curves; you must turn the thickness into an object using the “Outline to Object” command in the “Arrange” menu;
• all layout objects must be created without using a color fill;
• Intersection or overlapping of layers in the image is not allowed.

Note!

Images created in jpeg, bmp (raster) formats are not accepted. When enlarged, such graphics lose their clarity, which can lead to inaccuracy or error when laser cutting plywood, MDF and other materials. All sketches must be converted to curves.

Requirements for drawings (templates) created in AutoCAD:

• drawings are accepted in versions up to AutoCad 2010, in DXF format;
• scale in template 1:1;
• thickness of primitives – “0”;
• You can only use polylines, segments and arcs in the file;
• all object curves must be made in the form of closed polylines;
• cutting lines must be converted into open polylines;
• There should be no dimension or center lines in the drawing.

Note!

Correctly made templates (in accordance with all the above requirements) will speed up the completion of your order, while reducing the cost of work. If you cannot make a layout yourself, our specialists will develop it for an additional fee ( from 1000 rubles.

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If the product prototype is made in violation of our requirements, the correction will cost 500 rubles.

Prices for laser cutting of plywood, veneer, wood and fiberboards

The cost of performing work in our workshop is calculated for each client individually. When setting prices for shaped cutting of plywood, MDF, wood, we take into account the type of material being processed, the total volume of work, as well as the complexity and urgency of the order.

Laser cutting of wood, plywood, MDFWood, Plywood, MDFprice for circulation (RUB/m.) up to 100 m100-500 m500-1000 m1000-2000 mot 2000 m

The process of calculating the cost of services consists of a preliminary and final calculation.

Note!

The minimum order for figure cutting is from 1000 rubles.

Order fulfillment time

Laser cutting of MDF, wood and plywood takes 3 working days

from the moment of payment of the order.

Urgent orders in our workshop are carried out for an additional fee within 1 working day

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Fill out the application right now and we will contact you as soon as possible. You can also find out the cost estimate by specifying the order parameters: product dimensions, material, quantity, etc.

What is the peculiarity of wood processing technology using CNC machines?

The method of artistic cutting using a high-precision laser beam is difficult to overestimate, since it is this technology that allows you to cut out the most complex artistic elements from wood and wood materials as quickly and accurately as possible.

Unlike manual cutting, a CO2 laser beam, moving according to a program specified on a CNC machine, can produce a run of absolutely identical copies in a short period of time with a minimum amount of waste.

In addition, this method of wood processing saves not only time, but also money for the client, since it costs several times less than manual work.

Advantages of laser cutting of plywood, wood and MDF

Unlike processing wood or wood-containing boards manually, laser technology allows contour cutting of any complexity to be carried out with an accuracy of 0.1 mm. In addition, among the advantages of this method, the following stand out:

• high efficiency of work (from 0 to 400 mm/s) due to process automation;
• cutting accuracy (up to 0.1 mm);
• clean, smooth cut, without nicks or roughness along the edges of the product;
• non-contact processing method with a minimum of thermal effects on the canvas;
• ideal quality of each product regardless of their quantity;
• performing figured cutting of any complexity, shape and configuration;
• complete identity of product copies during replication;
• economical consumption of material with a minimum of waste;
• the cost of the service is affordable to everyone.

Stages of laser cutting on wood, veneer, plywood, MDF in “Laser365”

The work process in our workshop consists of three production stages: 1. Creation of a layout.

You order a prototype of the product from our specialists or create it in CorelDraw, AutoCAD, FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator or other programs for laser cutting of plywood (wood, MDF) with suitable formats. 2. Selection of suitable material.

Depending on the desired result, you independently or with our help choose the material for the future product or batch. 3. Cut the workpiece.

The laser beam cuts the material according to the layout specified on the CNC machine.

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Which laser machines are suitable for plywood?

To cut small souvenir products from plywood - boxes, business cards, toys and jewelry, you need small Wattsan 0203, 0503 and 6040 machines with a working field from 200/300 to 600/400 mm and a laser tube power from 40 to 95 W.

For advertising or furniture production and woodworking, suitable options would be modifications of Wattsan 1610 and 1290 machines with a working field of 1600/1000 and 1200/900 and a power of 100-120 W.

For engraving plywood, Wattsan 0203, 0503 machines with a short-focus lens and a wide nozzle are used. You can cut plywood on any Wattsan machine.

In large industries, machines with two cutting heads, Wattsan 1610 duos and Wattsan 1290 duos, are common.

Laser machine Wattsan 6090 LT

General algorithm for cutting wood

A similar operation with plywood and wood is performed in several stages. The workpiece material may have different thicknesses.

For each existing cutting process, different equipment functions are used; for cutting thick (usually 8-10 mm) materials, laser tubes with an average power of 120 W are used.

The general algorithm includes three basic stages:

• preparation of the future drawing (image parameters are entered electronically into the software memory);
• mode of processing the workpiece with the emitter; The main setting parameter is the power of the laser tube. Selected taking into account the characteristics of the workpiece material. Exceeding the optimal power value leads to an increase in cutting width.
• formation of a pattern.

To cut a workpiece of the desired geometry or rough image, the laser emitter can be moved at maximum speed.

It should be remembered that working at maximum speeds causes edge darkening of the workpiece.

The highest quality processing can be achieved using CNC-equipped laser machines.

What is the best way to cut plywood on a laser machine?

Look at the characteristics of the Wattsan 6090 machine. Its important advantage is that it can work with material of unlimited length.

• To avoid a yellow coating on the edge of the cut, it is necessary to use a compressor with an air supply of 1.5-2 atmospheres.
• To avoid “shooting”, the plywood needs to be raised on the work table by 1 cm.
• It is necessary to frequently clean the ventilation mesh from combustion products of plywood glue.
• To avoid defocusing the beam, either a long-focal lens or pressing the plywood to the workbench using neodymium magnets helps. Also, neodymium magnets can be used to secure the sheet both from below and from above, thus fixing its position.
• It is possible to cut plywood thicker than the capacity of the tube allows, but in two passes. The first is without air supply, and the second is with oxygen supply. But do not forget to monitor the focusing lens, because without air supply to the nozzle it can quickly burst.

Description of laser for cutting plywood

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The operating principle of a laser plywood cutting machine is easy to understand: a laser emitter creates a beam of light of a given wavelength, and the beam power is sufficient to burn through the fibers of a wood board. The higher the power, the deeper the beam penetrates into the plywood, and the thicker the sheet that can be cut in one pass. The power range varies, starting from several watts.

What can you do with plywood on a milling machine?

Milling machines work with many materials, including plywood. At the same time, the router, due to its complexity and large size, is advisable to use in furniture production and woodworking.

Several types of plywood processing are possible on a CNC milling machine: cutting, milling and engraving.

Contour cutting is used to cut a sheet of plywood into smaller pieces or cut a design onto it. Engraving on a milling machine is possible when using certain types of cutters - diamond or engraving.

In addition, using a milling machine it is possible to create three-dimensional designs on plywood, the so-called 3D milling. It differs from conventional cutting in its layout and control program settings. But we will talk more about this in another article.

What milling machines are suitable for working with plywood?

High-speed CNC machines are suitable for cutting plywood. For example, Wattsan M2S 1325, equipped with a vacuum table, a lubricant aspiration and supply system, a rotating device and a coolant system.

In addition, the Wattsan M1 1325 RD machine is used exclusively for woodworking. It can often be found in the production of furniture, decorative elements for interior design and souvenir production.

This machine can work with both soft and hard wood. By the way, if in the first case the machine does not leave burrs, then it will mill even better on hard material.

For engraving, machines with a working field size of 2000 x 4000, comparable to the size of the sheet, are suitable. For example, the Wattsan M1 2040 machine can work with large workpieces.

Engraving can also be done on small desktop milling and engraving machines, such as Wattsan 0404 mini, Wattsan 0609 mini. They are actively used for woodworking and in the manufacture of souvenirs from plywood and interior and exterior decoration.

Laser cutting of wood and plywood in Omsk

Laser cutting quickly in 1 day! We cut wood, plywood, and veneer using high-performance laser equipment with a loading width of 1600 mm.

Laser cutting of plywood is one of the most popular services. Shaped laser cutting allows you to obtain the most complex and elegant shapes of wood or plywood products thanks to high-precision technology. The laser beam does not leave burrs on the ends of wood and plywood products; the cut is smooth and dark in color. The products look beautiful even without processing, with contrast and volume.

Laser cutting of plywood , wood, and veneer opens up endless possibilities for designers. Ecodesign is always relevant. It is difficult to find a more environmentally friendly and affordable material than plywood. You can cut plywood with a laser at an affordable price in our company.

A table with the cost of laser cutting of plywood is given at the end of the page. We work with both organizations and individuals. If you have never used the service of laser cutting of plywood, we have collected the most popular questions and answers especially for you:

Recommendations for choosing milling equipment

1. Check with managers for information about the model. In particular, information about what materials the machine works with. All our equipment undergoes triple quality control. And this process is recorded on video, which you can ask managers before purchasing the machine.
2. Attend a demonstration. This can be done for free before purchasing any equipment. You can bring your workpiece to the demonstration, see how the machine works on it and ask questions about its operation.
3. Check the package. When you have decided on the choice of machine, be sure to check the equipment components. There must be a software control unit for the machine, cords with connectors of the appropriate configuration and disks with software. All this and more can be done during commissioning, which is carried out in our service center by qualified engineers.

Milling machine Wattsan 0609 MINI Wattsan 0609 MINI is easy to use: a minimum number of settings and an intuitive interface. Details HERE.

What is the difference between laser processing of plywood and milling?

• Laser processing may leave a yellow edge, but milling does not.
• The processing speed on a laser machine is twice as high as on a milling machine.
• After laser cutting, no post-processing is required as the laser does not leave burrs on the plywood. And after milling, sanding and, in some cases, painting are required.
• Most plywood tasks can be done with either a laser or a router. A laser is suitable if you need high speed, and the yellow edge when cutting is not critical. Typically, CO2 machines are used for the mass production of souvenirs, gifts, toys, keychains, jewelry and other small items from plywood.

For the production of furniture, large items and interior elements, as a rule, a milling machine is chosen. It is especially relevant for creating designer furniture, thanks to the possibility of 3D milling, which a laser machine does not have. And after cutting on the router, not only post-processing is done, but also subsequent assembly of the product.

Specific features of processing thick wood

In order to perform laser processing of plywood or natural wood, you need to understand the main nuances of the upcoming process and the machine equipment used. These include the following:

• The main disadvantage is the decent cost of the equipment set. However, the increasing processing speed and quality of the finished product offset this disadvantage.
• The laser power and its parameters make it possible to achieve processing quality that is inaccessible to mechanical methods.
• Depending on the tasks, the laser can be used as one of the elements in the production process chain, or used at home.
• Laser machines ensure the formation of minimal seams, which increases the accuracy of workpiece processing.

As you work, we recommend keeping in mind a number of basic aspects of the technology in question:

• In the area where the emitter operates, the workpiece necessarily darkens, so that there is no carbon deposits, you need to set the required nozzle airflow. The defect can be removed after completion of the work (sandpaper, painting, varnishing).
• The workpiece is cut without any physical effort.
• The quality of the finished product is determined not only by the initial composition of the workpiece, but also by the quality of the equipment used for cutting and the optimally selected settings. Not all types of plywood can be cut with a laser (see below).
• When you have to work with a large number of plywood pieces, you should definitely use a cutting system combined with a hood. When working from home, it is permissible to use local ventilation.
• Laser cutting occurs without chip formation. This makes cleaning easier after the job is completed.
• Before starting work, the surface of the workpiece should be cleaned of possible contaminants and dust.
• It is prohibited to laser process workpieces whose surface is coated with paint and varnish.

Where to buy a CNC machine for plywood?

Lasercut has been supplying laser and milling equipment since 2009 and is the official representative of the Wattsan brand. You can purchase CNC equipment from us at affordable prices. The range of laser machines for working with plywood can be found here. And here the milling equipment is presented.

If you have any questions about cutting and engraving plywood, call +7 (800) 777-17-87 or leave a request for a call back on our website.

Conclusion

The main difference between milling and laser processing of materials is that the cutting tools are different from each other. The laser method uses CO2 gas lasers. And milling machines are equipped with a spindle that operates at high speeds. The choice of equipment depends on your final product and production volumes.