This page lists 20 community-tested settings for HDPE (Cutting Board). Always test on scrap before committing to your final piece. Results depend on material composition, surface finish, and coating.
High-density polyethylene, the plastic used in poly cutting boards and dense storage containers. Marks with a frosted contrast; does not cut cleanly on a hobby laser.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
Engrave only -- HDPE melts and gums up rather than cutting cleanly, leaving a rough, melted kerf. Not toxic, just a poor cut; use a router/CNC if you need it cut.
What are the best laser settings for HDPE (Cutting Board)?
A top-rated community setting for HDPE (Cutting Board) on the Thunder Laser Nova 24 is speed 200 mm/s, power 13–19%. There are 20 community-tested settings for HDPE (Cutting Board) across 20 machines on this page.
Can a diode laser engrave or cut HDPE (Cutting Board)?
Yes - there are 10 community settings for HDPE (Cutting Board) on diode lasers and 10 on CO₂ lasers. CO₂ lasers generally cut faster and cleaner, but modern high-wattage diode lasers handle most plastic work well.
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