[poorfarmer25]

Hello I am wanting to cut cardstock and paper by mounting a solid state laser onto the head of my cnc router.

I would appreciate some recommendations on what power I would need, does not need to be very fast.

Also if there is anything else I would need other than the laser itself if it is directed strait down.

[poorfarmer25]

here is one unit that I am considering
Industrial 808nm 800mw Infrared Focusable Laser Diode Module Cutter w/TTL | eBay

[gweikelaser]

Hi,
is the cardstock you mean for corrugated beard,we enclosed one sample by our laser machine ,not big poer ,60w will enough.

Best Regards
Lucy Lee
G.WEIKE LASER

Hello I am wanting to cut cardstock and paper by mounting a solid state laser onto the head of my cnc router.

I would appreciate some recommendations on what power I would need, does not need to be very fast.

Also if there is anything else I would need other than the laser itself if it is directed strait down.

[Things]

I have cut cardstock fine using 1.2W of 445, which can be had for under $150 with TTL modulation capabilities, although it is fairly slow. I would be aiming for maybe 3W or so IR.

Keep in mind though, since most IR lasers are multimode and sometimes even multidie, they can be a pain to colimate into a small point.