Engrave on 1/2" clear acrylic

[bill.m.davis]

I would start here:

https://community.glowforge.com/search?q=engrave%20acrylic%201%2F2%22

Looks like some good possibilities!

This one stands out:

Any newer tips on Inventables 1/2" Acrylic (Engrave and Cut)

I did a bunch of tests today with a 2" square to see what results I could get. I still do not love the overall cut. The top half of the cut looks great to me but as the laser cuts through the bottom half it gets ridges. I tried: .50, 120 speed, Full Power, 3 passes… results? flame for first run, one spot still slightly connected, edges mainly smooth will slight ridges .50, 130 speed, Full Power, 3 passes… results? Not all the way through the material .50, 115 speed, Full Power, 3 passes… re…