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ABS plastic
also: Lego-type plastic
ABS turns up in 3D prints, keycaps and enclosures. Boss Laser lists it as CO2-engravable, while FSL and xTool support warn about melting and cyanide.
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YES x2 two or more makers say yesNO x2 two or more say noMAKERS SPLIT makers contradict each other1 SOURCE one maker page only, not confirmedNO STATEMENT nothing publishedIF = yes only under a stated condition
| Laser type | Engrave or mark | Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Diode (blue, about 450 to 455 nm) | NO STATEMENT | NO STATEMENT |
| CO2 (10,600 nm) | MAKERS SPLIT | NO x2 |
| Fiber (1064 nm) | 1 SOURCE: YES | NO STATEMENT |
Run abs plastic through the matcher to add a cut thickness.
What each maker says
CO2, engrave or mark MAKERS SPLIT
A CO2 laser engraves acrylic (the easiest and cleanest), ABS, Delrin (POM), and two-color engraving laminate made for lasers
Boss Laser, Materials and safety FAQ, read Nov 5, 2026ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize ... It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt).
Full Spectrum Laser (FSL), What materials are safe and not safe to engrave/vector cut, read Nov 5, 2026
CO2, cut NO x2
ABS. Melts / Cyanide. ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter.
Full Spectrum Laser (FSL), What materials are safe and not safe to engrave/vector cut, read Nov 5, 2026ABS. Exudes cyanide gas and tends to melt.
xTool, Support article 354, safety guide for D1, read Nov 5, 2026
Fiber, engrave or mark 1 SOURCE: 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), read Nov 5, 2026
No statement found for: Diode engrave or mark, Diode cut, Fiber cut.
Notes from the pages
- xTool support article 363: "To process this material, you are advised to wear a gas mask and use am air purifier or fire safety set."
Fumes
Every page read treats lasering as a fume source. Match your machine's exhaust figure to an extractor on the fume and room lookup.