When working with new materials there is always a question of where to start in regards to settings with your laser cutter or engraving. In an effort to simplify your next laser cutter or engraving project I have tested the following speeds and power settings as a starting point. As always run a test piece first and start on the conservative side and ramp up and never run your laser above 80% power.
Acrylic Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 25 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 100 | 20 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 150 | 15 | 350 | 0.065 |
Acrylic Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 80 | 10 | 1/4" |
| 100 | 75 | 15 | 1/4" |
| 150 | 65 | 20 | 1/4" |
Anodized Aluminum Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 35 | 325 | 0.065 |
| 100 | 20 | 325 | 0.065 |
| 150 | 15 | 325 | 0.065 |
Balsa Wood Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 25 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 100 | 20 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 150 | 15 | 350 | 0.065 |
Balsa Wood Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 60 | 25 | 1/8" |
| 100 | 55 | 25 | 1/8" |
| 150 | 40 | 25 | 1/8" |
Bass Wood Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 35 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 100 | 25 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 150 | 20 | 350 | 0.065 |
Bass Wood Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 60 | 25 | 1/8" |
| 100 | 55 | 25 | 1/8" |
| 150 | 40 | 25 | 1/8" |
Birch Wood Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 35 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 100 | 25 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 150 | 20 | 350 | 0.065 |
Birch Wood Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 80 | 10 | 1/4" |
| 100 | 70 | 15 | 1/4" |
| 150 | 65 | 20 | 1/4" |
Birch Plywood Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 30 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 100 | 25 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 150 | 20 | 350 | 0.065 |
Birch Plywood Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 85 | 10 | 1/4" |
| 100 | 75 | 15 | 1/4" |
| 150 | 70 | 20 | 1/4" |
Cardboard Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 25 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 100 | 20 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 150 | 15 | 350 | 0.065 |
Cardboard Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 70 | 15 | 1/4" |
| 100 | 60 | 15 | 1/4" |
| 150 | 50 | 15 | 1/4" |
Ceramic Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 65 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 100 | 40 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 150 | 27 | 350 | 0.065 |
Template Engraving( Duplicate )
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 27 | 325 | 0.065 |
| 100 | 25 | 325 | 0.065 |
| 150 | 20 | 325 | 0.065 |
Template Engraving( Duplicate )
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 40 | 275 | 0.065 |
| 100 | 25 | 275 | 0.065 |
| 150 | 18 | 275 | 0.065 |
Template Engraving( Duplicate )
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 25 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 100 | 18 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 150 | 15 | 350 | 0.065 |
Leather Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 85 | 10 | 1/8" |
| 100 | 75 | 12 | 1/8" |
| 150 | 70 | 15 | 1/8" |
Powder-coated Metal Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 35 | 325 | 0.065 |
| 100 | 20 | 325 | 0.065 |
| 150 | 15 | 325 | 0.065 |
Mirror - Back-side Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) |
|---|
Template Engraving( Duplicate )
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 30 | 325 | 0.065 |
| 100 | 20 | 325 | 0.065 |
| 150 | 15 | 325 | 0.065 |
Template Cutting( Duplicate )
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 15 | 20 | 1/100" |
| 100 | 15 | 25 | 1/100" |
| 150 | 15 | 30 | 1/100" |
Romark - Multi-colored Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 25 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 100 | 20 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 150 | 15 | 350 | 0.065 |
Rubber Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 30 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 100 | 20 | 350 | 0.065 |
| 150 | 15 | 350 | 0.065 |
Rubber Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 85 | 10 | 1/8" |
| 100 | 75 | 12 | 1/8" |
| 150 | 70 | 15 | 1/8" |
Foam Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 60 | 25 | 1/4" |
| 100 | 55 | 25 | 1/4" |
| 150 | 40 | 25 | 1/4" |
