--- description: Long story short, fiber laser marking machine is good at metal engraving, and CO2 laser marking machine is more professional for engraving nonmetal materials. title: Fiber Laser Marking Machine VS CO2 Laser Marking Machine image: https://www.stylecnc.com/uploads/allimg/160615/1-1606150303530-L.jpg --- # [A Comparison Between Fiber Laser Marking Machine and CO2 Laser Marking Machine](https://www.stylecnc.com/user-manual/A-comparison-between-fiber-and-co2-laser-marking-machine.html "A Comparison Between Fiber Laser Marking Machine and CO2 Laser Marking Machine") Last Updated: 2020-03-16 By [Charles](https://www.stylecnc.com/author/charles "Charles")2 Min Read ## Fiber Laser Marking Machine VS CO2 Laser Marking Machine Long story short, fiber laser marking machine is good at metal engraving, and CO2 laser marking machine is more professional for engraving wood, leather, glass, acrylic, paper, plastic and other non-metal materials. ![A comparison between fiber laser marking machine and CO2 laser marking machine]() Laser marking machine is also known as laser printing machine, laser engraving machine, it can be divided into fiber laser marking machine, CO2 laser marking machine and UV laser marking machine. The fiber laser marking machine and CO2 laser marking machine are the most common types you meet, but many people know a little about the differences between fiber laser marking machine and CO2 laser marking machine, STYLECNC will tell you the difference as following. **Applications Comparison** Fiber laser marking machine is used for engraving metal and a variety of non-metallic materials, high hardness alloy, oxide, electroplating, coating, ABS, epoxy resin, ink, engineering plastics, etc.. It is widely used in transparent plastic button, IC chip, digital product components, precision machinery, jewelry, sanitary ware, measuring and cutting tools, watch glasses, electrical appliances, electronic components, hardware accessories, hardware tools, mobile communications components, automobile and motorcycle accessories, plastic products, medical equipment, building materials, pipe and other industries. CO2 laser marking machine is used for engraving paper, leather, cloth, organic glass, epoxy resin, acrylic, wool products, plastic, rubber, ceramic, crystal, jade, bamboo and wood products. It is widely used in all kinds of consumer goods, food packaging, beverage packaging, medicine packaging, building ceramics, clothing accessories, leather, fabric cutting, craft gifts, rubber products, shell plates, denim, furniture etc. industries. ### Share This Article With Others ### Further Reading #### Should I Buy a New or Used CNC Router? 2016-06-15[Prev Post](https://www.stylecnc.com/user-manual/A-used-CNC-router-or-a-new-CNC-router.html "Should I Buy a New or Used CNC Router?") ### How To Assemble & Setup CO2 Laser Engraving Cutting Machine? 2016-06-17[Next Post](https://www.stylecnc.com/user-manual/CO2-laser-engraving-cutting-machine-installation.html "How To Assemble & Setup CO2 Laser Engraving Cutting Machine?") ### Related Guidance [](https://www.stylecnc.com/cnc-solutions/Why-fiber-laser-marking-machine.html "Why Buy Fiber Laser Marking Machine for Metal?") 2023-02-283 Min Read #### [Why Buy Fiber Laser Marking Machine for Metal?](https://www.stylecnc.com/cnc-solutions/Why-fiber-laser-marking-machine.html "Why Buy Fiber Laser Marking Machine for Metal?") Fiber laser marking machine is professional to engrave stainless steel, iron, copper, magnesium, aluminum, gold, silver, titanium, platinum and other metals. It can meet the custom engraving requirements of higher depth, smoothness and fineness. [](https://www.stylecnc.com/cnc-software/ezcad.html "How to Install & Use EZCAD for Laser Marking Machine?") 2026-06-082 Min Read #### [How to Install & Use EZCAD for Laser Marking Machine?](https://www.stylecnc.com/cnc-software/ezcad.html "How to Install & Use EZCAD for Laser Marking Machine?") EZCAD is a laser marking software used for UV, CO2, or fiber laser marking systems, how to install and use EZCAD2 or EZCAD3 for your laser marking machine? Let us start learning the user manual for EZCAD software. [](https://www.stylecnc.com/user-manual/Daily-maintenance-of-fiber-laser-marking-machine.html "Daily Maintenance for Fiber Laser Marking Machine") 2023-10-073 Min Read #### [Daily Maintenance for Fiber Laser Marking Machine](https://www.stylecnc.com/user-manual/Daily-maintenance-of-fiber-laser-marking-machine.html "Daily Maintenance for Fiber Laser Marking Machine") The daily maintenance of fiber laser marking machine not only affects the working efficiency of the system, but also affects the service life of laser engraver. [](https://www.stylecnc.com/cnc-solutions/solutions-for-different-type-signs-making.html "How to Make Custom Signs with CNC Machines?") 2023-08-316 Min Read #### [How to Make Custom Signs with CNC Machines?](https://www.stylecnc.com/cnc-solutions/solutions-for-different-type-signs-making.html "How to Make Custom Signs with CNC Machines?") Need a CNC sign making machine to custom signage for your home & business to meet your budget and style? Review the guide on how to make custom signs with CNC router, laser engraver, laser cutter, plasma cutter or other CNC machines. [](https://www.stylecnc.com/cnc-solutions/different-colors-on-stainless-steel-by-fiber-laser-marking-machine.html "How to Mark Colors on Stainless Steel with Laser Engraver?") 2022-05-203 Min Read #### [How to Mark Colors on Stainless Steel with Laser Engraver?](https://www.stylecnc.com/cnc-solutions/different-colors-on-stainless-steel-by-fiber-laser-marking-machine.html "How to Mark Colors on Stainless Steel with Laser Engraver?") Except for marking black, white, gray, the MOPA fiber laser marking system can also etch colors (orange, yellow, red, purple, blue, green) on stainless steel, chrome, and titanium. Today, we will explore how does a fiber laser engraver mark different colors on stainless steel. [](https://www.stylecnc.com/user-manual/A-comparison-of-Laser-engraving-etching-marking-machine.html "A Comparison of Laser Engraver, Laser Etcher, Laser Marker") 2024-04-024 Min Read #### [A Comparison of Laser Engraver, Laser Etcher, Laser Marker](https://www.stylecnc.com/user-manual/A-comparison-of-Laser-engraving-etching-marking-machine.html "A Comparison of Laser Engraver, Laser Etcher, Laser Marker") Compare technical specifications, features, uses, pros and cons for laser engraver, laser marking machine, laser etching system and find the right one for you. ### Post A Review 1 to 5-star rating5 stars4 stars3 stars2 stars1 star #### Share Your Thoughts And Feelings With Others Review Title Your Name Your Email Your Review Guest Post Captcha ![Click To Change Captcha]() Submit Your Review ### Hotspot Guides ![How Fast And Thick Can Fiber Lasers Cut Through Metal?]() #### [How Fast And Thick Can Fiber Lasers Cut Through Metal?](https://www.stylecnc.com/blog/fiber-laser-cutting-metal-thickness-speed-power.html "How Fast And Thick Can Fiber Lasers Cut Through Metal?") 2025-02-05 ![How to Generate G-Code File with ArtCAM for CNC Machine?]() #### [How to Generate G-Code File with ArtCAM for CNC Machine?](https://www.stylecnc.com/user-manual/how-to-generate-g-code-file-artcam-cnc-machine.html "How to Generate G-Code File with ArtCAM for CNC Machine?") 2026-03-27 ![3 Axis vs 4 Axis vs 5 Axis CNC Router Machine]() #### [3 Axis vs 4 Axis vs 5 Axis CNC Router Machine](https://www.stylecnc.com/user-manual/3-4-5-axis-cnc-router.html "3 Axis vs 4 Axis vs 5 Axis CNC Router Machine") 2024-01-02 ![How to Install and Use NcStudio for CNC Router Machine?]() #### [How to Install and Use NcStudio for CNC Router Machine?](https://www.stylecnc.com/user-manual/Weihong-Ncstudio-engraver-user-s-operation-manual.html "How to Install and Use NcStudio for CNC Router Machine?") 2024-01-17 ![How to Use a CNC Router Machine for Beginners?]() #### [How to Use a CNC Router Machine for Beginners?](https://www.stylecnc.com/user-manual/cnc-router-machine-user-guide.html "How to Use a CNC Router Machine for Beginners?") 2024-06-26 ![A Guide to CNC Programming for Beginners & Programmers]() #### [A Guide to CNC Programming for Beginners & Programmers](https://www.stylecnc.com/blog/cnc-programming.html "A Guide to CNC Programming for Beginners & Programmers") 2023-08-31 ### CNC Machine Catalog * [CNC Routers](https://www.stylecnc.com/cnc-router/ "CNC Router") * [CNC Plasma Cutters](https://www.stylecnc.com/plasma-cutter/ "CNC Plasma Cutter") * [CNC Milling Machines](https://www.stylecnc.com/cnc-milling-machine/ "CNC Milling Machine") * [CNC Machining Centers](https://www.stylecnc.com/cnc-working-center/ "CNC Machining Center") * [Edge Banding Machines](https://www.stylecnc.com/edge-banding-machine/ "Edge Banding Machine") * [CNC Bending Machines](https://www.stylecnc.com/cnc-bending-machine/ "CNC Bending Machine") * [Laser Cutting Machines](https://www.stylecnc.com/products/laser-cutting-machine.html "Laser Cutting Machine") * [Laser Marking Machines](https://www.stylecnc.com/laser-marking-machine/ "Laser Marking Machine") * [Laser Welding Machines](https://www.stylecnc.com/laser-welding-machine/ "Laser Welding Machine") * [Laser Cleaning Machines](https://www.stylecnc.com/laser-cleaning-machine/ "Laser Cleaning Machine") * [Laser Engraving Machines](https://www.stylecnc.com/laser-engraving-machine/ "Laser Engraving Machine") * [CNC Digital Knife Cutters](https://www.stylecnc.com/cnc-knife-cutting-machine/ "CNC Digital Knife Cutting Machine") * [CNC Wood Lathe Machines](https://www.stylecnc.com/wood-lathe/ "CNC Wood Turning Lathe Machine") * [CNC Parts, Tools, Accessories](https://www.stylecnc.com/spare-parts/ "CNC Spare Parts, Tools, Accessories") ### Get Easy Solution Your MachineYour MachineCNC MillCNC LatheCNC RouterLaser CutterLaser WelderLaser CleanerLaser EngraverEdge BanderPanel BenderDigital CutterPlasma CutterWaterjet CutterCNC Machining CenterMultiple ToolsNot Listed Above Your MaterialYour MaterialMetalWoodFoamGlassPaperStoneFabricPlasticAcrylicCrystalRubberLeatherCompositesMultiple Materials Your BudgetYour BudgetNo BudgetUnder $3,000$3,000 - $6,000$6,000 - $8,000$8,000 - $10,000$10,000 - $12,000$12,000 - $15,000$15,000 - $20,000$20,000 - $30,000$30,000 - $50,000$50,000 - $80,000$80,000 - $100,000Over $100,000 Your Email Your Requirements Submission Successful, Redirecting In 5 Seconds... ### STYLECNC