1 community-tested setting for cut 3mm Tinted Acrylic on the OMTech 40W CO2. Always run a test on scrap material first.
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These 1 setting cover cut 3mm Tinted Acrylic on the OMTech 40W CO2 (40W CO₂ laser). Cast acrylic engraves more cleanly than extruded; for cutting, a single clean pass at the right speed usually beats multiple passes.
1 setting
What speed should I use to cut 3mm Tinted Acrylic on the OMTech 40W CO2?
The top-rated community setting uses 18 mm/s at 62% power. Tinted acrylic cuts cleaner than clear on diode lasers because the pigment absorbs the beam. Air assist prevents melt-back.
How many passes does the OMTech 40W CO2 need to cut 3mm Tinted 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 Tinted Acrylic on the OMTech 40W CO2?
Yes — 1 of the 1 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 software do I use with the OMTech 40W CO2 for 3mm Tinted Acrylic?
The OMTech 40W CO2 works with LightBurn. Enter the speed, power, and passes directly into your software's layer settings — no conversion needed.
Templates ready to cut on your OMTech 40W CO2 once you've dialed in the settings.
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