Laser Settings for Marble
Can you laser engrave marble?
Yes — polished marble engraves light-on-dark much like slate, giving elegant results for coasters, plaques and keepsakes. Even a modest diode handles it; CO2 is faster. Bold designs read far better than fine detail on stone.
DIODE450 nm settings
| Variant | Operation | Speed | Power | Passes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marble (polished) | Engrave | 3,000–5,000 mm/min | 60–80% | 1 | 10 W |
✓ EngraveMarks light on dark like slate. Polished stone gives the best contrast.
CO210.6 µm settings
| Variant | Operation | Speed | Power | Passes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marble (polished) | Engrave | 300–400 mm/s | 30–50% | 1 | 60 W |
✓ EngraveBold designs beat fine detail; a paint or oil fill lifts contrast.
PrepPreparation & technique
Polished stone gives the best contrast. Focus on the engraving area, and lift contrast further with a paint or oil fill wiped into the mark.
⚠ SafetyFine mineral dust — extraction on, wipe the bed down after.
LearnMatching tutorials
All values are starting points at the stated reference wattage. Run a test grid on your own machine and material batch first.