Below, you will find suggested settings for some materials used on the LaserCutters. If you find that your own settings work better on a certain material, the settings listed below do not work, or if you have settings recommendations for material not listed on this website, please email your suggestions to design_help@ncsu.edu.
Type of Material
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Suggested Setting
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| Chipboard, 1-ply, 1/16th inch |
To cut (vector):
Power = 30
Speed = 8
PPI = 300 |
| Chipboard, 2-ply, 1/16th inch |
To cut (vector):
Power = 25
Speed = 3.2
PPI = 200
To engrave (vector):
Power = 10
Speed = 10
PPI = 250
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| Basswood, 3/32 inch |
To cut (vector):
Power = 60
Speed = 8
PPI = 500
To engrave (vector):
Power = 30
Speed = 100
PPI = 500
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| Basswood, 1/32 inch |
To cut (vector):
Power = 20
Speed = 5.5
PPI = 300
To engrave (vector):
Power = 8
Speed = 20
PPI = 350
Notes:
* Should require only one pass to complete.
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| Basswood, 1/4th inch |
To cut (vector):
Power = 30
Speed = 2.6
PPI = 250
Notes:
* One or two passes.
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| Basswood, 3/16th inch |
To cut (vector):
Power = 60
Speed = 3.5
PPI = 300 |
| Basswood, 1/16th inch |
To cut (vector):
Power = 30
Speed = 4
PPI = 300
To engrave (vector):
Power = 30
Speed = 100
PPI = 500
Notes:
* Should require only one pass to complete.
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| Birch plywood, 1/4th inch |
To cut (vector):
Power = 90
Speed = 2.6
PPI = 200
To engrave (vector):
Power = 10
Speed = 8.4
PPI = 200
Notes:
* May take up to three passes to complete.
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| Standard plywood, 1/8th inch |
To cut (vector):
Power = 50
Speed = 2.6
PPI = 500
To engrave (vector):
Power = 80
Speed = 8.4
PPI = 500
To engrave (raster):
Power = 100
Speed = 50
PPI = 500
Notes:
* Because this came from the Lasercutter manual, you may need to reduce the power setting in order to avoid singeing your material.
* Should require only one pass to complete.
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