When you want to laser engrave wood, one of the most important decisions you will need to make is which type of laser engraver to use. There are different types of wood laser engravers on the market, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The main types of laser engravers are:

Diode Laser Engravers: These are low-cost portable machines that use semiconductor materials to produce a laser beam. They have a small focal point and can cut and engrave thin wood materials with high precision. However, they are low powered and cannot cut or engrave thicker or harder materials such as metals.

CO2 Laser Engravers: These are more powerful and versatile machines that use a gas mixture to create a laser beam. They can cut and carve thicker wood materials with greater speed and precision. They can also cut or engrave other materials such as acrylic, leather, fabric, paper and more. However, they are more expensive and require more maintenance than diode lasers.

Fiber Laser Engraving Machines: These are the most advanced and expensive machines that use fiber optics to generate a laser beam. They are very powerful and are especially good for engraving and cutting metal. However, they are not suitable for carving and cutting wood or other organic materials.

If you want to cut or engrave thin wood materials with fine details, a diode laser may be sufficient. If you want to cut or engrave thicker wood materials at a faster speed, a CO2 laser may be better for you. You should also compare different models of laser engravers based on specifications such as power, size, speed, software compatibility, warranty, customer service, and more.

best laser engraving machine for wood carving
The Atomstack A10 Pro is a diode laser engraving and cutting machine compatible with a wide variety of materials including different types of wood. Its powerful and highly focused laser cuts and engraves wood with ease and with great accuracy and precision.

It uses compressed laser technology and highly focused lenses to combine multiple diode lasers at a single point using multiple reflectors. The beam is then compressed to a very small spot by a convex lens. This small dot is 0.08 x 0.06mm ~ 0.1*0.15mm.

Thanks to the fine laser spot, the Atomstack S20 Pro is able to engrave wood and other materials with high precision and accuracy. Even the fine details in the engraving are clearly visible.

If users want to quickly engrave thick wood, they can choose the world's most powerful diode laser (20W) for engraving. The combination of 400mm/s high speed and high power can provide fast and perfect engraving. Also, if you want to cut wood, you can do it with the Atomstack S20 Pro.

Heat dissipation is critical to both the quality of your engraving and the performance of your machine. If the heat is not properly dissipated, it may leave burn marks on the wood or damage the machine. Atomstack S20 Pro 20W built-in laser fan, the built-in laser fan ensures that the heat generated during the engraving process can be dissipated quickly, ensuring the best temperature for the best engraving performance.

A wide variety of compatible wood types can be carved with the Atomstack S20 Pro. It includes basswood plywood, walnut plywood, ash plywood, cherry plywood and various other solid wood types. Having said that, users can choose from a variety of wood types and create different objects and products.

All things considered, the Atomstack is the best laser engraver for wood carving. It can carve nearly all commonly used solid and engineered wood types. The result of the engraving is very fine and precise. It takes into account the details and provides the best precision. Therefore, it is an ideal machine for woodworking engraving.