Epilog Zing 24 — 3mm Clear Acrylic
2 community-tested settings for engrave, cut 3mm Clear Acrylic on the Epilog Zing 24. Always run a test on scrap material first.
These 2 settings cover engrave and cut 3mm Clear Acrylic on the Epilog Zing 24 (30W CO₂ laser). Cast acrylic engraves more cleanly than extruded; for cutting, a single clean pass at the right speed usually beats multiple passes.
2 settings
Frequently asked questions
What speed should I use to engrave 3mm Clear Acrylic on the Epilog Zing 24?
The top-rated community setting uses 400 mm/s at 18% power. Crisp frosted engrave at 18%. The Epilog's consistent power delivery means no streaking or banding across wide raster fills — a common problem on cheaper CO2 machines. For 3D relief engraving use 'vary power' mode with a greyscale depth map.
How many passes does the Epilog Zing 24 need to cut 3mm Clear Acrylic?
All settings here use a single pass. Confirm focus and do a small test burn before committing to your final design.
Do I need air assist for 3mm Clear Acrylic on the Epilog Zing 24?
Yes — 1 of the 2 settings here specify air assist on. It clears smoke and debris from the cut line, improves edge quality, and reduces fire risk especially during cutting.
What DPI should I use to engrave 3mm Clear Acrylic on the Epilog Zing 24?
Settings here use 300 DPI. For photographic detail or fine artwork, consider testing at higher DPI, but expect longer run times.
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Templates ready to cut on your Epilog Zing 24 once you've dialed in the settings.
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