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Laser cutting plywood - advanced technology cutting of wood panels, ensuring high-precision creation of parts and elements of the most complex shapes. Our studio carries out laser cutting of plywood on individual orders in Moscow. Experience and modern equipment allow us to create not just beautiful figures, but real masterpieces that can decorate any object.

Peculiarities

Laser cutting of plywood is widely used in the production of various products for decorative and functional purposes. This technology is especially popular among furniture makers and decorators. Using a special machine and a focused beam of coherent radiation, our specialists perform openwork cutting of plywood to create flat and volumetric figures of varying complexity. This technology is suitable for both piece production and serial production of products not only from plywood, but also from MDF and other materials. Due to the special features of the equipment, laser cutting of plywood makes it possible to produce elements of standard and big size. You can also use it to create highly artistic miniatures up to 3 cm high.

Shaped cutting of plywood is actively used for the manufacture of:

• accessories;
• advertising products;
• furniture elements;
• building structures.

Benefits of technology

Laser cutting of plywood has a huge number of advantages. The machines we use are capable of processing sheets up to 2050x3050 mm in size and 0.5-12 mm thick. In addition to cutting plywood, we also cut products from other wood materials: veneer, natural solid wood, MDF, chipboard. After loading the workpiece onto the table and entering the basic parameters, a powerful laser acts on the material with a focused beam, burning the desired shape along the contour. Shaped cutting of plywood to order has the following advantages:

• the ability to create figures using templates of any complexity;
• excellent detail and clarity of patterns and ornaments;
• high-quality cutting creating a clean, smooth and even edge;
• no need for additional processing edges;
• exceptional accuracy down to hundredths of a millimeter.

Advantages of ordering figure cutting in our studio

• Modern equipment. Laser cutting of plywood to order is carried out on automated machines with high-tech computer control.
• Affordable prices. The absence of intermediary markups and transparent cost calculations eliminate overpayments and allow you to save your budget.
• Qualified specialists. Plywood laser cutting services are performed by experienced and responsible craftsmen who have undergone special training.
• Efficiency. Thanks to the high performance of the equipment, we are able to short time fulfill orders of any scale and complexity.
• Individual approach. For those wishing to order laser cutting of plywood, we offer high-quality service that takes into account all the client’s wishes.

Cooperating with us is convenient and profitable! Check out our price list and order laser cutting of plywood in Moscow by contacting our manager at the phone numbers listed on the website.

Laser cutting of plywood Moscow

For 6 years now, our carpentry workshop has been laser cutting plywood. Sometimes our customers call this “cutting plywood”, “cutting plywood”. The essence is the same - we cut!

We cut everything from cardboard to MDF. Material thickness up to 10 mm. Anything thicker gets stuck together.

What we usually cut with our super laser: plywood blanks for decoupage, letters, words, phrases for decoration. Huge, large, medium, small and very small figures for different purposes. We saw all this, sand it, paint it, and sometimes do installation. But that's a different story.

The power of our laser machine allows us to do laser cutting of plywood, PET cutting, plexiglass cutting and for other companies in a short time. From the moment of the call to receipt of the order, if you have a vector layout, 1-3 days, if you need to make a design layout, then 2-3 days.

Fast? Yes! Minimum amount order everything - 1,000 rub.

Working field of our laser machine 180*180 cm. Which, by the way, we assembled ourselves!

Our regular clients love and adore us. Because we work seven days a week and even at night. The photo shows 1/4 of our production.

The most asked questions about cutting plywood:

? Can we bring our own plywood?

! Can. But this will increase the work time. And for what? We do not increase the cost of plywood 10 times. Moreover, we purchase a lot, which means at a favorable price.

? I need to cut 3 parts, how much will it cost?

! From 200 rubles to 10,000. Agree, the concept of “details” is very, very vague. Therefore, a specific question with dimensions, thickness, and ideally a vector file - and voila! you receive the exact amount in rubles.

? You have from 1000 rubles, but for me it’s only 500 rubles - is it possible?

! If you really need it, then you can =)

? And we want engraving on plywood. Is this possible?

We are located in Moscow, the order can be picked up in the area m.Preobrazhenskaya Square or m. Buninskaya Alley(South Butovo)

The cost of the order is calculated individually. It all depends on the material, its thickness, and the number of meters of cut. If you have a vector layout, send it by email [email protected] this will significantly speed up the calculation process.

Our phones:

8 977 396 79 84

8 969 042 25 45

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How do you know what thickness of plywood for laser cutting you need?

Again, everything is individual here. If there are a lot of small parts, then 3.4 mm

If this is, for example, a tree for an exhibition that needs to stand, then it is better to choose 10 mm.

To make it easier for clients’ budgets, we suggest cutting 10 pieces like this: 6+4 mm and gluing them together.

Discounts, discounts, discounts!

"We will be your regular customers, give us a discount on your first order." Seriously? =)) As our engineer Seva says, “well that’s it =))”

We are not greedy, we will be happy to work with you on an ongoing basis and will give you a GOOD discount, but definitely not on your first order. We have very reasonable prices and a good location. Come! =)

Do laser cut products smell?

Yes! The smell of burnt wood =)

Examples of work performed by laser cutting

Laser cutting is far from a new method of artistic wood processing, which has immediately gained enormous popularity since its inception. In comparison with a similar process performed manually with a jigsaw, this method demonstrates a number of advantages, the main of which is the speed of operation when it high precision, provided with modern multifunctional equipment.

Also, laser cutting and engraving of plywood allows you to achieve a unique design that is distinguished by aesthetic appeal and beauty, while the cost of the service provided professional craftsman using expensive equipment, is accessible to most customers. Minimum width The cut here does not exceed 0.01 mm, which is practically impossible when processing wood with hand tools.

An example of cutting plywood with a laser:

Laser cutting technology involves the directed impact of a laser beam on plywood, which allows you to create a cut of varying complexity and configuration. This method is non-contact and consists of increasing the temperature at the point of contact of the beam with the wood, after which the material is removed by evaporation.

The use of equipment, which in this case is a laser machine, guarantees perfectly smooth edges after processing, which is very important when cutting artistic elements and complex openwork patterns. There is completely no wood dust and shavings, which cause a lot of inconvenience to the carpenter. In the process of cutting wood with a laser under the influence of high temperatures In places where it is cut, the plywood usually darkens, which can be regarded as both advantages and disadvantages of the method; here it all depends on the artistic vision of the master. If necessary, this feature can be eliminated by equipping laser machines with a ventilation and blowing system that removes combustion products.

Operating principle of a laser beam

To obtain a laser beam, it is necessary to use a tube made of gas and a mixture of helium, nitrogen and carbon dioxide. When voltage is applied, directional monochrome radiation is activated, carried out using technological mirrors. Experienced craftsmen They cut wood with devices whose power starts from 20 watts, but amateurs at home often use less powerful equipment. As mentioned earlier, the accuracy of laser cutting of wood is very high, and the given design turns out to be almost jewelry-like.

To achieve smooth and clear edges of the pattern according to the specified parameters without the application manual labor, it is enough to install the appropriate program. Minimum size laser beam in combination with numerical programs allows you to carry out the process of cutting plywood with a laser in a matter of minutes. Modern machines equipped with CNC only require the master to draw up a sketch, while wood cutting itself is performed quickly and easily in automatic mode.

Additional components

Based on the type of configuration, equipment used for laser cutting of non-metals can be divided into units with and without numerical control programs. There are also additional devices that optimize cutting, processing and manufacturing of parts. Devices that expand the functionality of laser machines are:

• chillers that organize the cooling process of a glass laser tube through which a gas mixture is supplied. To ensure optimal temperature regime, the tube is closed with a kind of shell through which coolant circulates, and the device itself consists of a water pump, water and freon;
• blowing systems that remove combustion products, so that the plywood in places of contact with the beam does not darken, and the products acquire an attractive appearance.

Please note that laser cutting of MDF or any other wood material requires continuous cooling of the focusing lens, but such a system is not an additional option and is necessarily present on all types of machines without exception. The cost of the professional chillers discussed above is quite high and starts at $500.

Often home craftsmen make a cooling system themselves, using a pump to pump water. Thanks to this technique, laser cutting of veneer, plywood, MDF or chipboard will be available without unnecessary financial expenses. By the way, a standard job of cutting non-metals can require over one hundred liters of water. If possible, it is advisable to replace water with freon, which is more suitable for such purposes, which will be significantly more efficient.

Laser cutting process

Quality production decorative elements, where laser cutting of MDF is used or other wood materials, is impossible without modern equipment, which is subject to high quality requirements. The process itself cannot be called simple, because it requires attention and artistic talent when creating sketches. An equally strict requirement is imposed on the surfaces being treated. The plywood should not contain any flaws in the form of cracks, chips and other flaws, otherwise the result may be disastrous, and the master will make his efforts in vain.

Laser cutting of veneer, as well as processing of any wood using a point light beam, can be carried out using both manual and automated equipment. Despite the fact that in this case the surrounding space is not polluted by shavings and wood dust, some inconveniences are still present. The thing is that such production involves a heating process, due to which the cutting laser beam burns the wood and, as a result, emits smoke. That is why you should not allow acrid smoke to fill the room, making sure to exhaust system. Also, laser cutting of plywood can provoke minor fires, and in order to avoid a fire, it is better to place a container of water nearby in advance, which will come to the rescue in case of an unforeseen circumstance.

Materials, products and prices

The laser cutting method is specially designed for processing plywood, and indeed any wood, in order to give it decorative effect. For example, laser cutting of MDF can turn an ordinary unsightly workpiece into a masterpiece of carpentry art. In addition to the production of interior elements, this technique allows you to process wood in the production of souvenirs and gift products. There are a huge number of products, the main material of which is inexpensive plywood, however high level The quality of laser processing transforms a primitive workpiece so much that it looks like a precious exclusive item. The most popular items in this product category include all kinds of stands, panels, photo and painting frames, boxes, vases, etc.

Having a laser machine in his arsenal, a master will be able to regularly create unique, original items for sale or for personal use, but what should those who do not have special equipment or lack the necessary skills do? The answer is obvious. They can cut wood with a laser in hundreds of workshops that work according to the customer’s sketches; you just need to voice your wishes. This service is quite affordable, and on average its cost is 30 rubles per linear meter with a material thickness of 5 mm.

Table: Prices for laser cutting services provided

Price fluctuations in one direction or another are directly affected by the thickness of the wood, molding and complexity of the pattern.

Plywood is one of optimal material decor. In addition to their performance qualities it is easy to process. However, mechanical figure cutting does not always give the desired result. Therefore, plywood laser cutting machines were developed. This is innovative technology, allowing you to make complex three-dimensional drawings and patterns.

Plywood laser cutting technology

Point thermal effect on decorative natural material partially destroys it. This occurs due to the formation of plasma, similar to arc welding. However, the plywood does not melt, but burns out.

The main component of the machine is the laser installation. It generates concentrated radiation that affects the material. For this purpose, CO2 lasers are used. Semiconductor models do not have sufficient power and can only be used for artistic burning.

The procedure for performing shaped laser cutting of plywood.

1. Creating a drawing. Depending on the capabilities of the equipment, this can be done in in electronic format or apply a pattern to the surface yourself.
2. Selecting cutting mode. The determining parameter is the laser power. It depends on the thickness and structure of the plywood. If the degree of heating is exceeded, the width of the cut will increase.
3. Formation of the drawing. Its speed is affected by the laser power. The higher it is, the faster the process is performed. However, this increases the area of ​​darkening at the edges.

This general description technology, which can be changed depending on the parameters and functionality equipment. The average laser power is about 20 W. It directly depends on the thickness of the plywood and the complexity of the pattern.

For work, it is best to use automated CNC wood processing centers. This will increase accuracy and improve productivity.

Features of cutting plywood with a laser

The main disadvantage of this type of equipment is its high cost. A number of advantages that are not possible with mechanical processing make laser wood centers very popular. They are used to complete production and are used to perform small amounts of work at home.

The defining advantage of laser cutting is the thin seam on the wood. It may be slightly larger than the beam diameter. Thus, maximum detail is achieved and the result matches the original layout exactly.

This technology has the following features:

• A slight darkening appears in the area affected by the beam. This is inevitable, but can be mitigated by painting or varnishing;
• no mechanical effort is required for cutting. The process does not involve surface deformation, which is typical for classical processing methods;
• The quality of work is affected by the composition of the wood. It is not recommended to use sheets made from coniferous species. They contain a large amount of resins, which, when evaporated, affect the appearance.

At large volumes production, it is necessary to provide a vapor extraction system. This is done using local ventilation. The absence of chips significantly softens the requirements for working conditions during figure cutting plywood using a laser machine.

The surface of the processed material is first cleaned of dust and dirt. The presence of varnish, paint or similar decorative and protective compounds is not allowed.

List of cutting equipment

To complete a professional production line, it is recommended to purchase specialized equipment. But in addition to the laser installation, it must contain other components.

To ensure maximum automation of work, the laser head must move freely along the length and width wooden surface. To do this, install a special carriage that moves along guides.

In addition to this for normal operation The following components are required:

• electronic control unit. It controls the operation of the laser, gives commands for its movement relative to the sheet;
• combustion products exhaust system. Despite their small number forced ventilation the concentration of harmful substances will quickly increase;
• interface for entering information - drawing, machine operating modes, etc.

To perform a small amount of work, it will not be practical to purchase expensive equipment. The best option- use the services of specialized production companies. In this case, you only need to correctly draw up the design and select the material on which it will be applied.

In the video you can see an example of how the machine works to form a pattern on the surface of a plywood sheet:

Review of ready-made machine models

If you want to purchase a laser machine for cutting plywood, then pay attention to their difference in power:

• desktop. Designed for work at home or in a small workshop with small workpieces. Power up to 80 W, price from 50,000 rubles;
• professional. Used in small businesses in the production of designer jewelry, engraving, and cutting materials to size. Power up to 195 W, price from 150,000 rubles;
• industrial. Used on high power production lines and bandwidth with increased requirements for quality and accuracy of work. Power from 3000 W, price from 450,000 rubles.

Let's look at machines from different price categories.

Before you buy a laser plywood cutting machine, find out how to choose one and use it correctly. This will help you accurately determine the characteristics of this equipment and understand what its price should be. Only useful information, life hacks and tips from experienced specialists in laser cutting of plywood.

How to choose a laser cutting machine for plywood

• Plywood up to 6 mm - 50 W
• Plywood up to 8 mm - 60 W
• Plywood up to 10 mm - 80 W

To apply images (engraving) with a laser on plywood, you can choose a 50 W laser tube. But, as they say, the economy must be economical, therefore, if the task is to produce more products per unit of time and establish profitable production, then it is better to buy a CNC laser machine for cutting plywood with a more powerful emitter.

VIDEO. Comparison of laser cutting machines for plywood

VIDEO. Budget laser machines for plywood

And now we will talk about the plywood itself for laser cutting, how best to cut it and the nuances of processing.

The ideal grade of plywood for a laser machine is 1/1 or 1/2. When choosing plywood, pay attention to its type. Thus, the marking Sh1 indicates that this is plywood, sanded on one side, and Sh2 - on both sides. For cutting with a laser machine, the so-called indoor plywood or FC (the abbreviation stands for “plywood + urea-formaldehyde glue”) is suitable. It is better not to use moisture-resistant plywood or FSF for laser. It is very difficult to cut with a laser. So, this plywood with a thickness of 4 millimeters is cut using the same parameters as ordinary FC plywood with a thickness of 12 millimeters. Other times it just burns. And, as they say, do you need it? This type of plywood is easier to process with a milling machine. In addition, there is bakilite plywood for making, for example, spacers. It is cut either with a milling cutter, or with a waterjet, or with diamond cutting equipment. In this case, ideally it is better to use waterjet, because the same milling cutters burn when processing bacilite plywood (we read - we spend a lot of money on consumables), and all because it is impregnated and coated with a special strengthening agent chemical composition, in some cases, epoxy resins. There are also special grades of lightweight aircraft plywood. This is just space for a laser specialist. Its advantage is that it cuts very well, and at the same time it is very durable, because it is intended for aircraft modeling. In a word, she is perfect. This plywood is produced in a thickness of 2 millimeters. The higher quality the plywood, the easier it will be for you to process it. Choose plywood with minimum quantity knots. They interfere with normal cutting. Plywood for cutting on a laser machine must be ordered from specialized companies. In ordinary construction stores and hypermarkets sell plywood that is not suitable for laser processing.

What is the best way to cut plywood on a laser machine?

When cutting plywood on a laser machine, in order to avoid a yellow coating along the edge of the cut, you need to use a more powerful compressor, with an air supply to the nozzle of 1.5 -2 atmospheres. If you need a cut without “shooting” on the other side, then the plywood from the work table must be raised at least 1 cm. Then the beam, when shot from the table, dissipates and no traces remain on the material. Perfect flat plywood does not happen, each leaf leads, twists. To avoid defocusing the laser beam when cutting uneven plywood, use either a long-focus lens or press the plywood to the table. You can press it with neodymium magnets, which stick perfectly to the honeycomb table, or secure a sheet of plywood with corners, which you can make yourself. The easiest way to level a sheet of plywood on a table, avoiding shooting on the back side, is to place neodymium magnets on the table, place a sheet of plywood on top of them and secure this sheet on top with another neodymium magnets. Then the sheet is located at the required distance from the honeycomb table and is fixed on top with other magnets. When intensively cutting plywood, clean the ventilation mesh more often, because there are much more combustion products and soot from plywood glue than from plexiglass. As a result, the hood becomes clogged faster. For the same reason, when cutting plywood on a laser machine, you need to clean the lenses and mirrors more often.

Life hack for cutting thick plywood with a laser

If you want to cut plywood thicker on a laser machine than the power of the CO2 tube allows, then you can do it in 2 passes. But, there is one big BUT. When cutting from the first pass, you will have to cut without forced air supply, otherwise the laser machine will not cut and will simply ignite the plywood; as you know, everything burns better with oxygen. But already on the second run you turn on the oxygen supply. And here’s the BUT: remember, if there is no air supply to the nozzle, the lens of your laser machine will very quickly become smoked and burst.

Where to buy a laser cutting machine for plywood

Our company sells a large number of laser machines for cutting and cutting plywood with various characteristics. In addition to standard serial laser equipment, we can launch production of a laser machine according to your needs technical specifications and do it at an affordable price. Any questions? Ask our technical specialists.

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