Laser engraving nylon

Depending on how you want to use your laser on Nylon you may need a different laser source. Nylon is a very diverse material which takes different forms, if it is being used as a fabric, then marking can be done with a Fiber or UV laser, the UV laser is able to mark the material without heating it making it the safer option whereas the Fiber laser does use head and therefore burns the material which can create a higher contrast mark but could damage the material. A CO2 laser could be used to cut the fabric but it would not be a very precise cut due to the material moving whilst the laser is working.

Alternatively, if the Nylon is a solid object for example when it is used for 3D printing it can be marked onto, engraved into and cut. A UV laser is best for Marking the object creating a surface level mark which is not deep in the material. A Fiber laser can be used to engrave into the material creating a deeper surface which can help make the engraving stand out. A CO2 laser can be used to cut the thin material, creating shapes from the Nylon.