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OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) specs, bed size and cutting speeds
The OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) is a CO2 50–60 W laser with a 500 × 300 mm work area. Below: full specs, real cutting speeds by material, and what a part costs in machine time. Drop your SVG, DXF or PDF to price your own file — it runs entirely in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
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| Laser type | CO2 (10,600 nm) |
|---|---|
| Power class | CO2 50–60 W |
| Bed size (work area) | 500 × 300 mm |
| Work area (inches) | 19.7 × 11.8 in |
| Cuts | clear and opaque acrylic, plywood, MDF, card, leather, fabric |
| Approx. price | ~€2,500 (machine only, August 2026 — from our small-business laser buying guide) |
OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) 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 | 13 mm/s | 25 s | €0.41 |
| MDF 3 mm | 14.3 mm/s | 22 s | €0.37 |
| Acrylic 3 mm | 11.7 mm/s | 27 s | €0.46 |
| Cardboard 3 mm | 22.8 mm/s | 14 s | €0.23 |
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.
What this machine physically cannot do
This is a CO2 laser at 10.6 µm, the wavelength organic materials absorb best. It cuts clear cast acrylic to a flame-polished edge, which no diode can do at any power, and it handles wood, leather, card, fabric and rubber faster and more cleanly than a diode of similar nominal wattage.
It cannot mark bare metal without a coating spray such as CerMark — for bare steel or aluminium you want a fiber laser. It also must not be pointed at PVC, vinyl or anything chlorine-bearing: the gas produced corrodes the mirrors, rails and electronics, and is dangerous to breathe.
The trade-off against a diode is maintenance. A CO2 machine has mirrors that need alignment, a tube that is a consumable with a finite life, and usually a water cooling loop to look after.
What fits, and what it is like to live with
The bed is 500 × 300 mm. In practice that means it takes an A3 sheet flat, and you can nest roughly 15 100 mm coaster blanks in a single run before you have to reload.
The workshop standard. This is the class most small production shops settle on: 5–6 mm acrylic and plywood in one pass, fast engraving, and enough life in the tube to run daily. If you are buying one machine to do everything, it is almost always this one.
OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) FAQ
How fast does the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) cut 3 mm plywood?
About 13 mm/s. Cutting a 100 × 60 mm part (320 mm of cut) takes roughly 25 s of machine time on the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W).
Can the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) cut clear acrylic?
Yes. The OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) is a CO2 laser (10,600 nm) and cuts both clear and opaque acrylic, plus plywood, MDF, leather, card and fabric.
What is the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) bed size?
The OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) has a 500 × 300 mm work area (19.7 × 11.8 inches). That is the largest part it can cut in one pass without repositioning the material.
How much does it cost to run the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W)?
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 €0.41. Use the calculator to price your own file.
How much does the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W) cost?
~€2,500 as of August 2026, for the machine alone. Budget extra for extraction, a decent air assist and material. Street prices move, so treat this as a starting point and check the seller before you quote work on it. Full reasoning in our small-business laser buying guide.
Where to buy the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W)
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Machines similar to the OMTech Polar / Polar+ (55W)
Comparable on speed, bed size and material capability — the specs side by side:
- xTool P2 / P2S (55W) — CO2 50–60 W, 600 × 308 mm, 13 mm/s in 3 mm plywood. similar class
- Glowforge Basic / Plus / Pro — CO2 40–45 W, 495 × 279 mm, 12 mm/s in 3 mm plywood. similar class
- OMTech / Gweike 60W — CO2 50–60 W, 600 × 400 mm, 15 mm/s in 3 mm plywood. similar class
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