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OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) specs, bed size and cutting speeds
The OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) is a CO2 50–60 W laser with a 500 × 300 mm work area. Below: full specs, real cutting speeds by material, and what a part costs in machine time. Drop your SVG, DXF or PDF to price your own file — it runs entirely in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
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| Laser type | CO2 (10,600 nm) |
|---|---|
| Power class | CO2 50–60 W |
| Bed size (work area) | 500 × 300 mm |
| Work area (inches) | 19.7 × 11.8 in |
| Cuts | clear and opaque acrylic, plywood, MDF, card, leather, fabric |
| Approx. price | ~€2,500 (machine only, August 2026 — from our small-business laser buying guide) |
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.
What is the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) bed size?
The OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) has a 500 × 300 mm work area (19.7 × 11.8 inches). That is the largest part it can cut in one pass without repositioning the material.
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.
How much does the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) cost?
~€2,500 as of August 2026, for the machine alone. Budget extra for extraction, a decent air assist and material. Street prices move, so treat this as a starting point and check the seller before you quote work on it. Full reasoning in our small-business laser buying guide.
Where to buy the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W)
Prices move often — check current offers before you quote jobs on a machine you don't own yet.
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Machines similar to the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W)
Comparable on speed, bed size and material capability — the specs side by side:
- xTool P2 / P2S (55W) — CO2 50–60 W, 600 × 308 mm, 13 mm/s in 3 mm plywood. similar class
- Glowforge Basic / Plus / Pro — CO2 40–45 W, 495 × 279 mm, 12 mm/s in 3 mm plywood. similar class
- OMTech / Gweike 60W — CO2 50–60 W, 600 × 400 mm, 15 mm/s in 3 mm plywood. similar class
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