Laser engraving and cutting acrylic

Laser Dave from Trotec Laser USA provides an overview of the different types of acrylic and their laser requirements, post processing techniques, and how to ensure the best laser processing results.
The presentation was followed by a live Q&A with Trotec Materials Manager Alan Ceresney, who answers all questions about which materials are best suited to your project, material sourcing, and ordering from Trotec.
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[@WestBerlinCustoms]

An inredible amount of information transported in this video - thanks a lot @Dave and Alan! 👍😎👍

[@kerimanuel]

Absolutely brilliant and informative! Thanks Laser Dave

[@tnowak79]

How to avoid a sharp bur edge on both faces of the extruded acrylic after laser cut. Any recommended settings on 150W co2 laser for 3mm acrylic?

[@TrotecLaserEngraving]

Hello Tomasz, thank you for your questions.
Extruded acrylic has a much lower melting point than traditional cast acrylic, causing a sharp edge when laser cut as it melts more from the heat. You can reduce this by reducing the laser frequency to 1000hz; this will reduce the heat from the cutting process, producing a more negligible edge effect; the other option is to use cast acrylic.
Best, your Trotec Laser Team