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Laser rubber: diode, CO2 and fiber laser compatibility
xTool lists rubber for engraving on diode, CO2 and fiber lasers and for CO2 cutting. Boss Laser lists laser-safe rubber for CO2 lasers. Glowforge lists rubber for diode engraving and OMTech lists it for CO2 lasers.
- Also called
- stamp rubber
- Diode laser
- Engrave or mark: Yes (2), cut: Not listed
- CO2 laser
- Engrave or mark: Yes (2), cut: Yes (2)
- Fiber laser
- Engrave or mark: Yes (1), 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. | Not listed |
| CO2 laser (10,600 nm) | Yes (2) Yes: xTool, OMTech. | Yes (2) Yes: xTool, Boss Laser. |
| Fiber laser (1064 nm) | Yes (1) Yes: xTool. | Not listed |
The material lookup adds a cut thickness for laser rubber.
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) |
| 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 | OMTech | Yes | Best Materials (CO2): Wood, acrylic, glass, leather, rubber, paper | OMTech: Diode vs CO2 vs fiber lasers guide (blog) |
| 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: ... laser-safe rubber | Boss Laser: Materials and safety FAQ |
| Fiber, engrave or mark | xTool | Yes | Engraving: Metals: Stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, brass, copper, gold, silver, and platinum Plastics: Engineering plastics like ABS and PVC Some opaque acrylic Stone Ceramic Leather Rubber Silicone | xTool: Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog) |
Not listed for: Diode cut, Fiber cut.
One-pass cut depth
No one-pass cut depth is listed for this material on the laser machines page.
Notes
- Boss Laser says “laser-safe rubber”. That points to rubber sold for stamps, not tire or mat rubber.
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.