# Lasering and Resin **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [June 18, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/lasering-and-resin/44746 "2025-06-18T21:19:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Titon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bcef8e/32.png) [@Titon](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Titon)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/lasering-and-resin/44746/1 "2025-06-18T21:19:14Z")
Has anyone attempted to use a Fiber laser or a diode laser to engrave into a resin part? I’m sure obviously you can’t use the standard resin for that attempt. Just curious. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![henryqiu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/henryqiu/32/21840_2.png) [@henryqiu](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/henryqiu)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/lasering-and-resin/44746/2 "2025-06-19T14:53:29Z")
I’ve tried with a 40W diode laser but lighter color resins have trouble absorbing those wavelengths of light. I didn’t have much time to experiment, but I would imagine black/grey resins would engrave better as long as you have proper ventilation and PPE. ---
**Author:** ![Titon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bcef8e/32.png) [@Titon](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Titon)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/lasering-and-resin/44746/3 "2025-06-20T13:04:03Z")
I would also assume that resins like the tough 1500 would stand up better to the lasering. I have an Xtools s1 that I’d like to cut grooves into a printed part with. Haven’t attempted it but thinking of giving it a try Thanks for the response! ---
**Author:** ![Davidwedge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Davidwedge](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Davidwedge)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2025, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/lasering-and-resin/44746/4 "2025-06-24T22:11:57Z")
i’ve cut a few pieces entirely (Grey v5 and Black v4). that said, i’ve got some 150-250w CO2 decks, and some 50w fibers. My biggest concern is the toxins. there’s not good data on the ingredients, so it could well create a rather unhealthy environment.. ---
**Author:** ![Titon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bcef8e/32.png) [@Titon](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Titon)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2025, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/lasering-and-resin/44746/5 "2025-06-24T23:08:04Z")
Thanks. I already did it with a piece of ABS printed part that wasn’t the best either. I have the laser in a well vented garage but its very unpleasant. ---
**Author:** ![MattRForerunner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/mattrforerunner/32/20355_2.png) [@MattRForerunner](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/MattRForerunner)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2025, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/lasering-and-resin/44746/6 "2025-06-25T03:58:07Z")
It mostly will leave a etched finish but doesnt really engrave ---
**Author:** ![Kostbone](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/kostbone/32/20240_2.png) [@Kostbone](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Kostbone)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/lasering-and-resin/44746/7 "2025-06-25T14:40:57Z")
Yes. I have fiber, CO2 and UV laser. The best result in terms of engraving is with a fiber or UV laser, when you remove the pigment in the black material. I engrave parts for a well-known company that makes GPS locators for drones. The engraving is perfectly sharp and visible. ---
**Author:** ![Titon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bcef8e/32.png) [@Titon](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Titon)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2025, 10:40am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/lasering-and-resin/44746/8 "2025-06-27T10:40:39Z")
Thanks for the reply’s everyone. ---
**Author:** ![TomHudson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/tomhudson/32/16290_2.png) [@TomHudson](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/TomHudson)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2025, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/lasering-and-resin/44746/9 "2025-07-01T21:26:05Z")
This is my take, as well – I’d absolutely do this outside, if possible, so that any fumes would be dissipated, and with a respirator. Certain materials, like PVC, give off toxic cases (i.e. chlorine) when lasered. I have no idea what’s in these resins. I have an XTool 40W S1 and now I’m kind of intrigued; I’m planning to do some cutting later today and might give it a go (outside!) on a piece of scrap after I do the planned job. ---
**Author:** ![Titon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bcef8e/32.png) [@Titon](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Titon)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2025, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/lasering-and-resin/44746/10 "2025-07-02T01:11:54Z")
The laser is vented out with a air pump system . What really is nasty is lasering an ABS its horrible. The resin wasn’t bad at all. ---
**Author:** ![TomHudson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/tomhudson/32/16290_2.png) [@TomHudson](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/TomHudson)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2025, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/lasering-and-resin/44746/11 "2025-07-02T16:48:55Z")
Looking at the Material Data Sheets, looks like the resins I typically use (gray, clear) are primarily acrylic, so probably no worse than lasering regular acrylic sheet… My laser is vented out, too, but there’s always a little residual smoke/smell in the unit after completion, and whenever possible I do it in the garage shop with the overhead door open, just to maximize ventilation . ---
**Author:** ![Titon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bcef8e/32.png) [@Titon](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Titon)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/lasering-and-resin/44746/12 "2025-07-05T19:33:41Z")
The resin printed without a hitch. The laser has a vented out system but I will say lasering a print that is done with ABS filament is absolutely toxic. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/formlabs/original/3X/5/b/5bc2bdf993ff27c2e0eecab5010b25626fbb327a.png) [@system](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 7:33am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/lasering-and-resin/44746/13 "2026-01-04T07:33:53Z")
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