How to Cut Acrylic on a Diode Laser

If you have a diode laser you may be wondering about your machine's capabilities when it comes to acrylic. Diode lasers can cut some acrylic but not all! Make sure you know what your laser can do before you buy.

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0:00 Intro
0:22 Acrylic Info
0:47 Diode Lasers
1:40 What Acrylics Can Not Be Cut on a Diode Laser?
3:41 What Blue Acrylics Can Be Cut on a Diode Laser?
4:44 What Acrylics Can Be Cut on a Diode Laser?
4:54 Glowforge Eco Thin Acrylic
5:17 Other Acrylic Options
7:26 Masking
7:51 Engraving
8:56 Wrap Up

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