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Cork: diode, CO2 and fiber laser compatibility
xTool lists cork for engraving and cutting on diode and CO2 lasers. Boss Laser lists it for CO2 lasers and Glowforge lists it for diode engraving. No manufacturer linked here lists cork for fiber lasers.
- Also called
- cork board, coasters
- Diode laser
- Engrave or mark: Yes (2), cut: Yes (1)
- CO2 laser
- Engrave or mark: Yes (2), cut: Yes (2)
- Fiber laser
- Engrave or mark: Not listed, cut: Not listed
- Thickest one-pass cut listed
- Not listed
- Listed as No by
- No manufacturer
Compatibility by laser type
Yes (2) 2 manufacturers or stores list it as workableNo (2) 2 list it as not workableDisagree manufacturers list bothWith conditions workable only under a stated conditionNot listed no manufacturer statement
| Laser type | Engrave or mark | Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Diode laser (blue, about 450 to 455 nm) | Yes (2) Yes: xTool, Glowforge. | Yes (1) Yes: xTool. |
| CO2 laser (10,600 nm) | Yes (2) Yes: xTool, Boss Laser. | Yes (2) Yes: xTool, Boss Laser. |
| Fiber laser (1064 nm) | Not listed | Not listed |
The material lookup adds a cut thickness for cork.
Manufacturer statements
| Laser and job | Manufacturer | Lists it as | Wording or table entry on the page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diode, engrave or mark | xTool | Yes | Engraving: Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Leather Paper Some dark and opaque acrylic Rubber Silicone Glass (with coating) Stone Ceramics (with coating) Plated/coated metal Stainless steel Fabric Cork | xTool: Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog) |
| Diode, engrave or mark | Glowforge | Yes | They also engrave on denim, mylar, rubber, cork | Glowforge: Craft Series tech specs (Aura, Spark) |
| Diode, cut | xTool | Yes | Cutting: Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Leather Paper Some dark and opaque acrylic Felt Cork | xTool: Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog) |
| CO2, engrave or mark | xTool | Yes | Engraving: Acrylic Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Leather Paper Rubber Silicone Glass Stone Ceramics Plated/coated metal Fabric Cork | xTool: Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog) |
| CO2, engrave or mark | Boss Laser | Yes | A CO2 laser handles non-metals: ... cork | Boss Laser: Materials and safety FAQ |
| CO2, cut | xTool | Yes | Cutting: Acrylic Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Paper Rubber Fabric Foam Cork | xTool: Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog) |
| CO2, cut | Boss Laser | Yes | A CO2 laser cuts and engraves non-metals: ... cork | Boss Laser: Materials and safety FAQ |
Not listed for: Fiber engrave or mark, Fiber cut.
One-pass cut depth
No one-pass cut depth is listed for this material on the laser machines page.
Notes
- FSL warns about glue-backed sheets: “Examples include cork tiles, thin wood laminate, acrylic tiles, and paper stickers.”
Fumes
Laser cutting and engraving give off fumes. The machine's manual has the venting rules for that machine. The fume and room lookup compares a machine's exhaust airflow with fume extractor airflow.