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Plywood laser machines can be used for manufacturing:

Wattsan equipment is a guarantee of reliability and high quality. We have a wide range of the best laser machines for plywood.

Why it is important to choose a high-quality laser machine for plywood

The large number of manufacturers’ offers on the market is quite confusing for buyers. How to select a laser machine for plywood and make no mistake? Low price is attractive, but it is important to remember that the production cost of a quality laser machine cannot be low. Therefore, buying such equipment is always risky.

Our managers recommend paying attention to the optimal price-quality ratio. Machines from reliable manufactures are always equipped with proven components, which eliminates the possibility of downtime.

cutting plywood with laser

Plywood is a wood material that is produced by assembling sheets of peeled veneer. The material has its own characteristics, which only quality equipment can easily adjust to. For example, machines with cheap and low-power laser tubes cannot cope with cutting thick plywood. In some places, material might not be cut through. Also read wood cutting machines.

If the built-in blowing system is of a low quality, soot and carbon deposit may occur. And it is considered a product failure. Complex laser engraving of plywood requires high precision of the machine. Many factors affect the quality of the result:

  • vibration resistance;
  • positioning accuracy;
  • co2 laser tube power;
  • correct operation of the controller, etc.
plywood skull on laser cutting machine

Unfortunately, cheap machines are rarely equipped with components necessary for proper operation.

Wattsan has been manufacturing laser equipment for more than 10 years. We have customers all over the world. Each year we strive to improve production technology. The most important thing for us is the high quality of our machines. We are glad to offer our customers:

  • the best equipment at optimal price;
  • warranty service;
  • remote assistance in machine maintenance and setting;
  • operation training.

The Wattsan’s model range is available for everyone, from beginners in manufacturing to the largest corporations.

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How to choose a laser machine for cutting and engraving plywood

laser engraving plywood

Experienced users do not get confused by the range of laser equipment on the market. But what about novices? Especially for them, we have compiled the most important criteria for choosing a laser machine for plywood.

Laser tube

laser tube for cnc machine

It is one of the most important components of the machine that determines the power of the emitted laser energy. CO2 laser emitters are used in Wattsan laser machines for plywood.

Plywood is a material that has various thicknesses. Therefore, it is recommended to choose the power of the laser tube according to this parameter.

The necessary power is calculated according to the following “formula”: 10 W for 1 mm of plywood. The most common thickness of this material is 4-6 mm, but sometimes it can reach up to 40 mm. Therefore, for small production, 60 W is quite enough.

laser engraving on plywood

Working area

The choice of working area size depends on the material dimensions. Plywood is supplied in large sheets that can be pre-cut into smaller pieces. To process plywood without pre-cutting, medium- and large-format machines with the working area from 1200×900 mm are most suitable. For the production of small items, desktop laser machines with the dimensions from 200×300 mm will be enough.

When processing plywood, it is also important to pay attention to the maximum height of a laser head. The recommended value is 15-20 cm.

Air compressor

When machining plywood, one of the most common problems is the appearance of soot at the product’s edges. This is caused by insufficient blowing power. For cutting plywood, we recommend 1.5-2 atmospheres.

Top laser machines for cutting and engraving plywood

In addition to machining plywood, these machines are perfect for engraving and cutting:

wood;
acrylic;
plastic;
textile;
paper;
leather;
stone;
glass;
rubber and much more.

We offer you to take a closer look at the best laser machines for plywood from Wattsan.

Wattsan 0203 micro

0203
micro
Work area 200 x 300 mm
Tube power 40 W
Max engraving speed 700 mm
Dimensions 810 mm * 500 mm * 265 mm
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laser cutting engraving machine for wood

The most popular model for hobby and small production. 

The machine is equipped with a 200×300 mm honeycomb worktable. Small dimensions provide portability and convenient use. As standard, the laser machine comes with a 40 W laser tube. Its service life is 1500 hours. It is recommended to replace the tube with a similar one after it has run out completely.

Despite its small dimensions, the equipment is characterized by increased rigidity. The gantry is made of metal and is equipped with horizontal press rollers. This solution guarantees durability.

The price is 500$.  

Wattsan 0503

0503
Work area 500 x 300 mm
Tube power 60 W
Max engraving speed 700 mm
Dimensions 1040 mm * 650 mm * 575 mm
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A medium-format laser machine for plywood that is also suitable for processing acrylic. The main application is machining of various non-metallic materials. The Wattsan 0503 is suitable for both manufacturing of single items and mass production.

The machine comes with either a lamellae table or a honeycomb table. The working area size is 500×300 mm.

As standard, it is equipped with a 60 W laser tube. The main feature of the machine is a manually lifting table. Thanks to this design, the equipment is capable of processing three-dimensional products.  Also it can be modified to process cylindrical objects. For this purpose, a rotary device is installed.

The price is 1550$.

Wattsan 6040 ST

6040
ST
Work area 600 x 400 mm
Tube power 80-90 W
Max engraving speed 500 mm
Dimensions 1165 mm * 765 mm * 600 mm
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Mini laser cutting and engraving machine

An improved model of laser equipment for engraving and cutting plywood and other non-metallic materials. The working area size is 600×400 mm. The power of the laser tube is 80 W.

The frame design of the machine is characterized by increased rigidity. At Wattsan, all frames are fired to remove stress. During operation the machine’s bed eliminates vibrations guaranteeing high accuracy.

The price is 1800$.

Wattsan 6090 LT

6090
LT
Work area 900 x 600 mm
Tube power 80-90 W
Max engraving speed 700 mm
Dimensions 1490 mm * 1030 mm * 670 mm + 315 mm (if on its wheels)
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laser cutter engraver wattsan

A very popular medium-format laser machine with a universal working area. The working area size is 900×600 mm, which allows processing of almost any non-metallic material including plywood. The machine is equipped with a through table that allows speeding up the mass production process.

It comes with an 80 W laser tube that can be upgraded to a more powerful one. Due to 3-phase stepper motors, the equipment can easily cope with cutting thick plywood. They provide smooth operation and also guarantee high quality of engraving.

The price is 2350$.

Wattsan 1290 LT

1290
LT
Work area 1200 x 900 mm
Tube power 100-120 W
Max engraving speed 700 mm
Dimensions 1790 mm * 1410 mm * 670 mm + 315 mm (if on its wheels)
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laser engraving machine

This model belongs to large-format ones. It can be used to process large sheets of material without pre-cutting. The working area size is 1200×900 mm, which allows you to work with universal size sheets. The height of table lowering is 160 mm.

The machine is equipped with a 100-120 W laser tube with service life of up to 6000 hours. Such power allows cutting plywood up to 10 mm thick.

The complete set of the machine includes an air compressor and an exhaust system. These components are indispensable when working with sheets of plywood.

The price is 2700$.

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