Using a laser engraver on wood can yield precise and detailed results, making it a popular choice for various applications such as crafting, woodworking, and personalizing items.

We’ll offer you 2024 top rated engravers for wood with custom service & support, expert ratings, and cost price to fit your 2D/3D etching & burning wood projects, ideas and plans within your budget.

We are going to explain everything you need to know in this detailed guide on laser cutting wood. After reading this guide, you will be able to pick the right wood laser cutter to get exceptional cut quality and results.

CO2 Laser Engraver for Wood

A high-quality wood laser engraver can produce precise, detailed, and visually appealing engravings with clean, smooth edges, and without leaving burn marks.CO2 laser engraving machine with powers of 60W, 80W, 100W, 130W, 150W or 180W is an entry level nonmetal engraver for wood, fabric, stone, glass, acrylic, paper, plastic, and any type of leather. The best CO2 laser engraver is used in signs, arts, crafts, gifts, shoes, toys, garments, packaging and paper industry.

Wood Laser Engraver Types

There are various types of laser engraving machine for wood available on the market, such as the CO2 laser engraver, diode laser engraver, fiber laser engraver, and infrared laser engraver. However, the most suitable machines for wood engraving and cutting are the CO2 and diode laser machines.

CO2 laser cutter machines are quite powerful, and they take less time to engrave or cut wood. On the other hand, diode lasers take more time, but a powerful diode laser for 20W can do the job at a fast spee as well.

CO2 Laser Engraver -iGL-C-1390

1390 CO2 Laser Cutting Machine,this machine uses a 100W Co2 laser tube to generate laser. There are also 60W laser, 80W laser, 130W laser, 150W laser for your reference.Carbon dioxide laser is a gas molecular laser, the working substance is CO2 gas, auxiliary gases are nitrogen helium, xenon and hydrogen, etc., because the energy conversion efficiency of this laser is as high as 25%, it is often a high-power output laser, carbon dioxide laser wavelength 10.6 microns, is impossible to see infrared light, good stability, widely used.

Using the most advanced DSP control technology in the world, the first industry-leading continuous and fast curve cutting function and the shortest machining path optimization function, greatly improving work efficiency. Automatic light attenuation compensation for the whole process of engraving, to ensure that different areas of cutting to maintain consistency, fast cutting control software design and high-speed motion buffer function, can improve production efficiency.

Wood Laser Cutting Machine iGL-B-1325

Laser wood engraving machine is an automatic laser engraving system that adopts CO2 laser tube to cut and etch soft wood, hardwood, solid wood, plywood, MDF as toys, crafts, arts, gifts, signs, logos and boxes in small business, home shop, and industrial manufacturing. The CO2 laser powers include 60W, 80W, and 100W for option. Laser wood engraving machine is also known as laser wood burning machine, laser wood engraver, laser wood etching machine.

This machine is the newest CO2 laser cutting machine that specially designed for industries that need high laser power for cutting thick non metals like acrylic plate, wood panels, plywood boards, MDF, etc. It can cut 30mm acrylic sheets at a speed of up to 10mm/s. It is widely used in the advertising industry, woodworking industry, LED advertising characters, furniture manufacturing, craft products, architectural models, decoration, clothing, textiles, leather, and many other industries.

Laser Wood Engraver iGL-C-6090

The wood laser engraving machine is the latest 6090 CO2 laser engraving machine. This plastic engraving machine is suitable for a variety of materials, with a smooth cutting edge, no polishing, low noise, no dust, fast processing speed, high precision, less waste, and efficiency high advantage. It is the best choice for upgrading acrylic laser engraving machines in various industries. The laser engraving machine price is cheap.

Wood Laser Engraving&Cutting Machine iGL-BM-1325

130w/150w/220w co2 laser mixed laser cutting machine for metal & non metal,Ideal for cutting large size and thick wood sheets to meet diverse advertising and industrial applications. The 1300mm * 2500mm laser cutting table is designed with four-way access. Characterized by high speed, our CO2 wood laser cutting machine can reach a cutting speed of 36,000mm per minute, and an engraving speed of 60,000mm per minute. The ball screw and servo motor transmission system ensure the stability and precision for the high-speed moving of the gantry, which contributes to cutting large format wood while ensuring efficiency and quality. Not only that, thick materials (wood and acrylic) can be cut by the flatbed laser cutter 1325 with higher power of optional 300W and 500W.

How Laser Engraving Wood Works?

Engraving wood using a laser cutter is just like a hot knife through butter. It makes wood Engraving easier than ever before. Most importantly, the finishing, accuracy, and quality of the cut are exceptional, which is impossible through other wood Engraving tools.

A laser Engraving machine contains a powerful laser source that emits laser beams. These beams are concentrated at a very small point by using a convex lens. Due to the merger of the laser beams at the point, the beams can produce intense heat energy after contact with any material that can absorb them. The temperature of the material increases quickly and converts the material into vapors. This is called sublimation, a process in which matter changes its state from solid to gas without going through the liquid phase.

In the case of wood, the reaction of the laser is a bit different. When the beams interact with wood, the wood starts to burn due to high temperature, removing the material from the surface, and if the power is high, the laser passes through the piece of wood and cuts it into pieces.

The burning of wood through a laser produces minimal ash, soot, and particles. The waste is much less than Engraving the same wood using a saw. You get clean pieces with fine edges.

Wood laser Engraving offers incredible speed and optimal accuracy. Depending on the power of a desktop laser cutter, the Engraving speed can be 250mm/s or even more. The best part is that you only need to import the design to the laser cutter software, then the machine does everything on its own.

You can cut intricate designs, which is not possible by using a power tool. The accuracy of the laser machines is commendable. The laser spot is minimal and can engrave and cut materials with minimal Kerf width. You can cut identical designs as many times as you like and even have multiple passes on the same pattern without any errors or doubling.

CO2 Laser Wood Engraver Optional Parts

Laser Head.

Precision cutting can be adjusted according to the height of the material to be cut to ensure smooth cutting process and effective adjustment of the spot size.

This is the laser head,The Co2 laser engraving machine supply long laser head to make sure to process the thickness material cutting, it is high precision and durable.

CO2 Laser Tube.

Using Beijing RECI laser tube, high-end, stable performance, uniform spot distribution, high work efficiency.

The standard laser tube is 80w. wood laser engraving machine supplies high quality 80-180w laser tube for your choice, you can choose according to your work and the workpiece thickness. The laser output is stable. The discharge tube is catalyst coated，the working life is much increased. Compared to similar product, the tube body length is shorter, the laser beam mode is better, the cutting speed is higher.

Laser Wood Engraving Table.

The engraving table size can be customized as your needs.

Laser Controller.

Display preview graphics and processing status, can run independently, and work stably and reliably.

The CO2 laser engraving system supports multiple graphic formats, such as PLT, DXF, BMP, JPG, GIF, PGN, TIF, and so on. The CO2 laser machine is equipped with DSP control system for CorelDraw, AutoCAD, and more professional softwares.The CO2 nonmetal laser engraver is compatible with WIN10, WIN8, WIN7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.

Laser Engraver Advanced Performance

• High processing efficiency, 10 to 15 times that of manual engraving; high precision, low cost, and good printing effect;
• The optimized design of the mechanical structure and the smallest overall size of the whole machine not only saves your precious space, but also the structure should not be deformed and the cutting precision is high;
• Taiwan square linear guide, long life;
• The use of patented technology makes the engraving effect of the rubber plate better, and it is not easy to burn;
• Genuine laser engraving software, powerful; engraving and cutting can be carried out at the same time.

What Can You Make with a Wood Laser Engraver?

Wood laser engravers provide endless creative opportunities for a wide array of projects, both for personal enjoyment and business applications. With their ability to engrave intricate details and cut precise shapes, the sky is the limit. Below, we present some popular and common wood projects that can be made using a wood laser engraver.

1. Custom Picture Frames Give your cherished memories a special touch by creating custom engraved wooden picture frames. Add names, dates, or a short message to make the frame truly one-of-a-kind.
2. Custom Wooden Signs Using a wood laser engraver, you can create beautifully detailed signs for your home, business, or as gifts. Engrave quotes, names, or images onto various types of wood to create a sign that is both eye-catching and unique.
3.  Engraved Coasters Create a set of customized wooden coasters by engraving different patterns, quotes, or personal messages on them. These are both pratical and aesthetically pleasing, making them great housewarming gifts or personal enjoyment.
4. Decorative Wooden Boxes Unleash your creativity by cutting out intricate shapes to create your one-of-kind wooden box. Engrave intricate patterns, names, or images on the lids or sides to make them truly unique.
5. Personalized Cutting Boards One of the most popular items to create with a wood laser engraver is custom cutting boards. You can engrave a unique design, family name, or a meaningful quote on the surface, making the cutting board both functional and decorative.
6. Artwork and Wall Decor Using a wood laser engraver, you can create stunning home decor such as wood wall art, clocks, and decorative signs by cutting wood into desired shapges and engraving intricate patterns, images, or text onto wood.
7. Wooden Jewelry With a wood laser engraver, you can create your own unique line of wooden jewelry or personalize them as gifts for friends and family. Laser engravers allow you to combine intricate engravings with cutouts to create stunning and lightweight wooden accessories including earrings, pendants, and bracelets laser cut jewelry organizer stand and jewelry accessories.
8. Personalized Games and Puzzles Using a wood laser engraver, you can design and create personalized wooden puzzles, board games, and toys for children and adults alike. These can be educational tools or just fun pastimes that are both functional and visually appealing.

Another type fiber laser Engraver

A fiber laser engraver is an automatic marking system that uses a focused fiber laser beam to etch the surface of a substrate, changing its properties and appearance to create permanent marks. Fiber laser generators are available from well-known brands such as IPG, Raycus, JPT, and Max. The most commonly used powers include 20W, 30W, 50W, 60W, and 100W. It features with high speed, high quality, high precision, no pollution, safety, convenient operation, maintenance-free, and low cost. It can engrave permanent marks including letters, numbers, signs, logos, patterns, pictures on 2D/3D surfaces of carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, brass, copper, silver, gold, titanium, iron, alloy, fiberglass, and most common plastics including PVC, PLT, PS, ABS, PBT. With a higher power, it can do relief engraving and deep engraving on metal. With a rotary attachment, it can do rotary engraving on rings, cups, and cylinders. With a belt conveyor, it can do marking on the fly in industrial assembly line manufacturing. In addition, with a MOPA laser source, it can do color engraving on stainless steel, chromium, and titanium.

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This system support marking on stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, spring steel, copper plate, aluminum plate, gold, silver, titanium, other products, painting acrylic, density board, plastic, acrylic acid, rubber, bamboo, marble, painting glass, TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethanes). Now fiber laser marker has been mainly used in electronic components, integrated circuits (IC), electrical appliances, mobile communications, hardware, tools, accessories, precision instruments clocks and watches, glasses, jewelry accessories, ring, auto parts, plastic buttons, building materials, PVC pipes etc.