Model Airplane Parts Manufactured by Laser Cutting
A 40 watt laser can cut up to 1/8" ply and a 100 watt unit will easily cut 1/4" ply and 1/2 " balsa. Note that the thinner thickness parts can be laminated to produce the thicker parts. The material is generally held on a vacuum bed and thus is easily clamped in position as the laser moves and cuts out the RC airplane parts.