OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) Laser Cutting Cost Calculator
Estimate cutting time and price for the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) — a CO2 50–60 W laser. Drop your SVG, DXF or PDF, or just type a size. It runs entirely in your browser; your file is never uploaded.
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| Laser type | CO2 (10,600 nm) |
|---|---|
| Class | CO2 50–60 W |
| Typical work area | 500 × 300 mm |
| Cuts | clear and opaque acrylic, plywood, MDF, card, leather, fabric |
OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) cutting cost examples
Machine time and price for a 100 × 60 mm part (320 mm of cutting) at €60/h, by material:
| Material | Speed | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plywood 3 mm | 13 mm/s | 25 s | €0.41 |
| MDF 3 mm | 14.3 mm/s | 22 s | €0.37 |
| Acrylic 3 mm | 11.7 mm/s | 27 s | €0.46 |
| Cardboard 3 mm | 22.8 mm/s | 14 s | €0.23 |
These scale from real workshop speeds. Your parts differ — open the calculator and drop your file or enter your size for an exact figure. You can also switch to engraving.
OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) FAQ
How fast does the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) cut 3 mm plywood?
About 13 mm/s. Cutting a 100 × 60 mm part (320 mm of cut) takes roughly 25 s of machine time on the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W).
Can the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) cut clear acrylic?
Yes. The OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) is a CO2 laser (10,600 nm) and cuts both clear and opaque acrylic, plus plywood, MDF, leather, card and fabric.
How much does it cost to run the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W)?
Laser cutting is priced by machine time: cut length ÷ cutting speed × passes = time, then time × hourly rate + setup. At €60/h a 100 × 60 mm plywood part costs about €0.41. Use the calculator to price your own file.
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