Spindle motor material compatibility, 450nm and 1064nm laser compatibility, real cutting capacities by wattage — and the materials you should never load, no matter which module you run.
Verified-safe materials for standard CNC operations on the spindle motor — no special preparation required.
Laser Tree's lineup splits into two families by wavelength — 450nm blue diode modules (5W up to the high-power K60/X1 series) and 1064nm infrared modules (LT-R1, LT-R2). Because each wavelength interacts with materials differently, compatibility depends on the module and the operation — engraving or cutting.
Two wavelengths, two very different strengths.
Excellent for organic materials and dark/opaque surfaces.
⚠️ Glass, ceramics and clear/white acrylic need pre-coating (dark tempera paint, laser marking spray, or black vinyl tape) to absorb the beam.
Excels precisely where blue diodes fail — bare metals and specific plastics.
❌ Not compatible: clear glass, transparent acrylic, light-coloured organic woods — these don't absorb 1064nm efficiently.
1064nm IR modules (1W/2W) are for precision engraving and marking only — they cannot cut.
Cutting depends strictly on the optical wattage of the 450nm blue diode modules, with compressed spots and air assist on the high-power tier.
Low-power modules suit hobbyist and multi-pass work on thin materials; high-power (K-Series/X-Series) modules are built for industrial, thick-material cutting.
Regardless of the Laser Tree module in use, never cut or engrave these — toxic gases, fire hazards, or optical damage to the module.
Send us the material, thickness and finish — we'll tell you the right module, wattage and pass count before you cut a single sheet.