The Thunder Laser Blog — Page 6
Laser cutting and engraving tips, machine guides, project inspiration, and news from Thunder Laser USA — Page 6.
Can You Laser Engrave Resin? Settings, Safety, and Use Cases Explained
Laser engraving has become one of the most popular techniques for customizing everything from wood to metal to acrylic. But what about resin?
Grant Burrage·September 25, 2025
Leather Laser Engraving Ideas: Settings, Tips and PU Leather Guide
Leather has always been a symbol of quality, style and durability. Today, new technology makes it possible to personalize leather items in ways that were not possible before.
Grant Burrage·September 24, 2025
Can You Laser Engrave Plastic? Safe Materials and Settings
Acrylic engraves beautifully. ABS releases hydrogen cyanide, and no setting changes that. Which plastics work, which never will, and the settings.
Grant Burrage·September 22, 2025
Are Laser Engravers Dangerous? A Complete Safety Guide
An enclosed 100W machine is safer than an open 10W one, and the reason is classification rather than power. The real hazards, ranked by what happens.
Grant Burrage·September 8, 2025
How to Laser Engrave Soft Materials
Soft materials like leather, fabric, foam, and softwoods can be laser engraved if you use lower power, faster speeds, and in some cases shorter wavelength lasers such as green or UV.
Grant Burrage·September 2, 2025
How to Darken Laser Engraving on Wood
Pale engravings are almost never a power problem. Darkness comes from char, not depth, and the fix is usually one setting most people have backwards.
Grant Burrage·September 1, 2025
QR Code Laser Engraving: Complete Guide to Scannable Precision Marking
QR codes have become a standard in packaging, branding, and interactive digital experiences.
Grant Burrage·August 4, 2025
How to Remove Laser Engraving from Metal
Some laser marks polish off in twenty minutes. Others cannot be removed at all without reworking the whole face. Here is how to tell which one you have.
Grant Burrage·August 4, 2025
Which Laser Type Is the Best for Personalizing Leather Wallets?
Personalized leather wallets are a favorite when it comes to gifting and custom branding.
Grant Burrage·August 3, 2025