Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 minute ago
Working with acrylic on a CO₂ laser can be tricky — too much power, air, or masking can ruin your finish. In this video, I’m using the OneLaser XRF to share my best tips and tricks for engraving and cutting acrylic so you get clean, frosted results every time.
We’ll cover everything from masking and air assist settings to power, speed, and LightBurn setup for flawless engraving and crystal-clear cuts. Whether you’re running an XRF, Hydra, or any other CO₂ laser, these settings and techniques will help you master acrylic projects.
What you’ll learn in this video:
✅ When to remove masking (and why it matters)
✅ Airflow control for clean engraving vs. cutting
✅ Achieving the perfect frosted finish on clear acrylic
✅ Ideal LightBurn settings: power, speed, DPI/LPI, and mirroring
✅ Cutting tips for clear edges without ripples or residue
✅ Why diode lasers can’t cut clear acrylic
👉 Use code LASERGUYS when shopping OneLaser machines to get the best discount and support the channel.
👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell for more CO₂ laser tutorials, LightBurn tips, and project inspiration.
Working with acrylic on a CO₂ laser can be tricky — too much power, air, or masking can ruin your finish. In this video, I’m using the OneLaser XRF to share my best tips and tricks for engraving and cutting acrylic so you get clean, frosted results every time.
We’ll cover everything from masking and air assist settings to power, speed, and LightBurn setup for flawless engraving and crystal-clear cuts. Whether you’re running an XRF, Hydra, or any other CO₂ laser, these settings and techniques will help you master acrylic projects.
What you’ll learn in this video:
✅ When to remove masking (and why it matters)
✅ Airflow control for clean engraving vs. cutting
✅ Achieving the perfect frosted finish on clear acrylic
✅ Ideal LightBurn settings: power, speed, DPI/LPI, and mirroring
✅ Cutting tips for clear edges without ripples or residue
✅ Why diode lasers can’t cut clear acrylic
👉 Use code LASERGUYS when shopping OneLaser machines to get the best discount and support the channel.
👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell for more CO₂ laser tutorials, LightBurn tips, and project inspiration.
