3mm Mirrored Acrylic
This page lists 110 community-tested settings for 3mm Mirrored Acrylic. Acrylic cuts and engraves cleanly on both CO2 and diode lasers. Cast acrylic gives a frosted edge on cuts; extruded acrylic melts and polishes.
Top setting per machine
Showing top 12 of 53 machines. See full list below.
Works with these machines
110 settings
Supplies to have on hand
Materials and accessories that pair well with 3mm Mirrored Acrylic laser projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best laser settings for 3mm Mirrored Acrylic?
A top-rated community setting for 3mm Mirrored Acrylic on the ComMarker B6 20W UV is speed 300 mm/min, power ?. There are 110 community-tested settings for 3mm Mirrored Acrylic across 53 machines on this page.
Can a diode laser engrave or cut 3mm Mirrored Acrylic?
Yes - there are 58 community settings for 3mm Mirrored Acrylic on diode lasers and 48 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 Mirrored Acrylic?
2% of the community settings for 3mm Mirrored Acrylic use air assist. Air assist is optional for most operations but can improve edge quality on cuts.
What speed and power to cut 3mm Mirrored Acrylic in one pass?
Settings vary by machine wattage. For a 20W diode laser, cutting 3mm Mirrored 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.
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