3mm Coloured Acrylic Laser Settings

Diode engraves cast coloured acrylic well at 30%.

Dark coloured acrylic absorbs diode better than clear. Results vary by colour — test each.

What are the best laser settings for 3mm Coloured Acrylic?

A top-rated community setting for 3mm Coloured Acrylic on the Atomstack A5 Pro is speed 2000 mm/min, power 30%. There are 5 community-tested settings for 3mm Coloured Acrylic across 5 machines on this page.

Can a diode laser engrave or cut 3mm Coloured Acrylic?

Yes - there are 3 community settings for 3mm Coloured Acrylic on diode lasers and 2 on CO₂ lasers. CO₂ lasers generally cut faster and cleaner, but modern high-wattage diode lasers handle most acrylic work well.

Do I need air assist for 3mm Coloured Acrylic?

60% of the community settings for 3mm Coloured Acrylic use air assist. Air assist is strongly recommended - it reduces charring and improves cut quality.

What speed and power to cut 3mm Coloured Acrylic in one pass?

Settings vary by machine wattage. For a 20W diode laser, cutting 3mm Coloured Acrylic typically requires high power (90–100%) at moderate speed (1500–3000 mm/min) with air assist. CO₂ lasers can cut 3mm material faster - 20–60 mm/s at 50–70% power is common. Check the settings table below for your specific machine.