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Stone, slate and marble: diode, CO2 and fiber laser compatibility
xTool, OMTech and Glowforge list stone and slate for diode engraving. xTool and OMTech also list stone for CO2 and fiber engraving. Boss Laser states that stone engraves on a CO2 laser but does not cut cleanly.
- Also called
- coasters, granite
- Diode laser
- Engrave or mark: Yes (3), cut: Not listed
- CO2 laser
- Engrave or mark: Yes (2), cut: No (1)
- Fiber laser
- Engrave or mark: Yes (2), cut: Not listed
- Thickest one-pass cut listed
- Not listed
- Listed as No by
- Boss Laser
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 (3) Yes: xTool, OMTech, Glowforge. | Not listed |
| CO2 laser (10,600 nm) | Yes (2) Yes: xTool, OMTech. | No (1) No: Boss Laser. |
| Fiber laser (1064 nm) | Yes (2) Yes: xTool, OMTech. | Not listed |
The material lookup adds a cut thickness for stone, slate and marble.
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 | OMTech | Yes | Best Materials (diode): Wood, leather, cardboard, dark acrylic, slate | OMTech: Diode vs CO2 vs fiber lasers guide (blog) |
| Diode, engrave or mark | Glowforge | Yes | They also engrave on ... stone, slate, ... marble | 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 | CO2 lasers are highly versatile, making them ideal for diverse materials, including wood, acrylic, glass, fabric, stone, marble, leather | OMTech: Diode vs CO2 vs fiber lasers guide (blog) |
| CO2, cut | Boss Laser | No | Glass, stone, and ceramic engrave (frost) on a CO2 laser but don't cut cleanly | 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) |
| Fiber, engrave or mark | OMTech | Yes | Fiber target materials: Bare metals (steel, gold, brass, titanium), stone, specific plastics. | OMTech: Diode vs CO2 vs fiber lasers 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.
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.