Laser Cutting Paper

Q: What’s the best paper for paper cutting?

Basically, you can cut and engrave any paper with a laser machine. But you can achieve particularly fine engraving results and haptic effects with Trotec LaserPaper, fine paper, pasteboard or cardboard.

Q: Tips for laser cutting paper without burning. The most important laser settings:

Make sure you choose the right frequency, a high speed and the right power. We also recommend a vacuum, activation of the table extraction and the air assist with compressed air. A lens with a short focal length will have a positive effect on the result. Trotec offers numerous tips on material processing in the Learn & Support section.

Q: What’s the difference between cardboard and pasteboard?

Cardboard and pasteboard are made from the same raw materials: Pulp, wood pulp and waste paper. The difference lies mainly in the weight of their mass. This can be roughly divided as follows: Cardboard has a grammage between 150 and 600 g/qm. Pasteboard has a grammage from a surface weight of approx. 600g/qm (approx. 1.5 mm thick).

Everything you need to know about laser cutting, scoring and perforating high-quality invitations, business cards, packaging, flyers or brochures.

High-quality paper products

Laser cutting and engraving fine paper, art paper, uncoated paper and handmade paper.

How you can use a laser machine in paper finishing.

A laser machine opens up unimagined possibilities in paper finishing. You can cut, engrave, score or perforate paper, cardboard or pasteboard with a laser machine. If you laser process paper or cardboard, you can produce greeting cards, book covers or gift packaging with a tangible, individual engraving. Logos, photos or patterns for personalisation can be applied with a high-quality laser engraving. With laser cutting you achieve high-precision cut edges. In this way, you can produce a particularly delicate, laser-cut pattern on the end product.

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Which types of paper are suitable for laser cutting and laser engraving?

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Paper (up to 150 g/m²)
Two-ply paper
LaserPaper
Grey cardboard
Cardboard
Corrugated cardboard
Fine paper
Art paper
Uncoated paper
Handmade paper

Why a laser machine is the right tool for cutting and engraving paper. A comparison of technologies.

What you can do with paper and a Trotec laser machine.

What makes our customers successful when laser engraving and laser cutting paper?

“We have to deliver all orders within 24 hours. In order to achieve this goal, we must be able to rely 100% on all production equipment. Trotec meets these requirements and is the perfect partner for us.”

Philipp Stampfl

Managing Director - IMG-Media GmbH

“We work with cardboard and use it to create cardboard furniture for trade fair stands, exhibitions, etc. Since our foundation in 2013, we’ve used a Trotec laser machine in our company.”

Christoph Außerwöger

Commercial Managing Director - papplab GmbH

Which laser machine do you need to cut paper?

High-performance laser engraver and cutter: Speedy series

The fastest laser engraver on the market helps you make your daily work more profitable. Whether you are just starting your business or want to increase your production capacity.

Large-format laser cutting machine: SP Series

The SP series laser cutters are the comprehensive solution for cutting large-format materials. Fast and reliable laser cutting for signage and display or plastic fabrication.

Which paper we recommend for laser processing:

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FAQs

What’s the best paper for paper cutting?

Tips for laser cutting paper without burning. The most important laser settings:

What’s the difference between cardboard and pasteboard?

What does it take to laser cut paper successfully?
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