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A complete guide to laser cutting cardboard: corrugated vs. non-corrugated types and thicknesses, why CO2 lasers are the top choice with OMTech machine recommendations at each level, cutting vs. engraving settings, popular project ideas from prototyping to architectural models, and essential fire-safety practices.

This guide walks through building a laser-cut wooden LED welcome sign from an SVG file, plywood, glue, and an LED strip, including the exact laser settings used on the OMTech Pronto 40 90W. It explains why a 90W CO2 laser is ideal for this project, enough power to cut thick wood and acrylic in one pass, fast engraving speeds for large lettering, and a bed size big enough for full-scale event signs, and covers popular uses for these signs in weddings, office branding, and home decor.

A practical guide to laser-cutting wood, covering diode vs. CO2 vs. fiber lasers, power requirements by material thickness, essential features like air assist and ventilation, the best and worst wood types to cut, and a breakdown of recommended machines including the OMTech Polar Lite 55W and Pronto 35 60W.

When working on an important wood crafting project, you must use the best wood laser engraving equipment possible. Learn more about selecting the best wood engraving machine.

If you’re about to start a wood laser engraving project, read to learn which factors will affect your decision to stain the wood before or after laser engraving.