Laser engraving and laser marking of polyethylene are possible using a co 2 laser.
Laser cut hdpe plastic.
Hdpe is similar to candle wax.
Hdpe is cut resistant and milky white in color.
Pe foam comes in a variety of thicknesses compressions and colors.
All plastics cut with a smooth clean and burr free edge.
High density polyethylene hdpe is a versatile fda and usda approved food grade plastic.
Polyethylene does not readily absorb the energy of a 1 06 micron fiber laser.
Laser cutting of polyethylene.
It loves to burn so watch out.
Molten plastic on the surface each side of the cut can be a problem particularly if the air assist blows it around.
You could have a hdpe cutting board in your kitchen.
It is used for shrink packaging plastic bags piping bottles large and small containers and toys.
In particular acrylic is ideally suited to laser cutting.
Cutting of polyethylene can be performed with a co 2 laser to produce a clean non discolored cut with a slight raised edge near the point of ablation.
However due to the relatively low.
Consider masking tape but unless it sticks to the plastic really well then pull it all off again as loose tape encourages fire.