Material Laser Finder

Select your material below to discover which laser wavelengths are compatible. See the spectrum light up at absorption points!

I want to process: Wood

3 compatible laser types found

Compatible Wavelengths:

UV Laser(355)

Blue Diode(450)

Fiber Laser(1064)

CO₂ Laser(10600)

Recommended Laser Types:

UV Laser

Wavelength: 355nm

Precision 'cold' marking with minimal heat.

Blue Diode

Wavelength: 450nm

Budget-friendly, great for dark materials.

CO₂ Laser

Wavelength: 10600nm (10.6µm)

Industry workhorse for organics.

How It Works

Wavelength determines compatibility. Different materials absorb different wavelengths of light. When a laser's wavelength matches a material's absorption spectrum, energy transfers efficiently.

CO₂ lasers (10.6µm) are absorbed by organic materials (wood, acrylic, leather) but reflect off metals.

Fiber lasers (1064nm) are absorbed by metals but pass through or poorly interact with organics.

UV lasers (355nm) use photochemical reactions for precision marking with minimal heat.