OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W Laser Cutting Cost Calculator
Estimate cutting time and price for the OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W — a CO2 80–100 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 80–100 W |
| Typical work area | 700 × 500 mm |
| Cuts | clear and opaque acrylic, plywood, MDF, card, leather, fabric |
OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W 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 | 18 mm/s | 18 s | €0.30 |
| MDF 3 mm | 19.8 mm/s | 16 s | €0.27 |
| Acrylic 3 mm | 16.2 mm/s | 20 s | €0.33 |
| Cardboard 3 mm | 31.5 mm/s | 10 s | €0.17 |
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 / Thunder / Gweike 80W FAQ
How fast does the OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W cut 3 mm plywood?
About 18 mm/s. Cutting a 100 × 60 mm part (320 mm of cut) takes roughly 18 s of machine time on the OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W.
Can the OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W cut clear acrylic?
Yes. The OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W 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 / Thunder / Gweike 80W?
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 €0.30. Use the calculator to price your own file.
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