The Thunder Laser Blog
Laser cutting and engraving tips, machine guides, project inspiration, and news from Thunder Laser USA.
How to Laser Engrave Tumblers: The Complete Guide
How to laser engrave tumblers: which laser for which surface, rotary setup, measuring for wrap designs, settings, and how to handle tapered tumblers.
Grant Burrage·September 13, 2026
What Can a Fiber Laser Engrave? A Complete Materials Guide
Every material a fiber laser can engrave, what it cannot touch, why copper and gold need back-reflection protection, and the one material that will damage your machine.
Grant Burrage·September 13, 2026
Is Laser Engraving Profitable? Real Costs & Margins
Is laser engraving profitable? Learn real costs, profit margins, pricing, break-even, and why repeat and B2B orders can build a sustainable business.
Grant Burrage·August 23, 2026
CO2 vs Fiber Laser: Which One Should You Buy?
CO2 vs fiber laser explained for engraving businesses. Which materials each one handles, where buyers get the decision wrong, and when you need both.
Grant Burrage·August 23, 2026
Laser Engraving Stone: Materials, Contrast & Safety Guide
Which stones laser engrave well and why, how mineral type controls contrast, handling irregular rocks, finishing low-contrast stone, and the silica dust hazard.
Grant Burrage·August 23, 2026
Laser Engraving Stainless Steel: Processes, Grades & Clean Marks
Learn how to laser engrave stainless steel, including annealing, etching, deep engraving, fiber lasers, settings, grades, finishes, and corrosion resistance.
Grant Burrage·August 23, 2026
Laser Cut Foam: Materials, Settings, and Safety
Which foams are safe to laser cut, which will damage your machine, and how to set up a CO2 laser for tool control inserts, case foam and packaging.
Grant Burrage·August 17, 2026
Is CorelDRAW Necessary for Laser Engraving? A Complete Guide
CorelDRAW has been one of the most popular design programs in the laser engraving industry for decades.
Grant Burrage·June 30, 2026
How Long Can You Run a CO₂ Laser Engraver Continuously? A Complete Guide
A CO₂ laser engraver is designed to handle long engraving and cutting sessions, but that doesn’t mean you should run it continuously without considering…
Grant Burrage·June 30, 2026