CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Settings For Common Materials (click arrows)
ACRYLIC - Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 25 | 350 | .065 | ANY |
| 100W | 20 | 350 | .065 | ANY |
| 150W | 15 | 350 | .065 | ANY |
ACRYLIC - Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 80 | 10 | N/A | 1/4" |
| 100W | 75 | 15 | N/A | 1/4" |
| 150W | 65 | 20 | N/A | 1/4" |
Anodized Aluminum - Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 35 | 325 | .065 | ANY |
| 100W | 20 | 325 | .065 | ANY |
| 150W | 15 | 325 | .065 | ANY |
Balsa Wood - Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 25 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 100W | 20 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 150W | 15 | 350 | .065 | Any |
Balsa Wood - Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 60 | 25 | N/A | 1/8" |
| 100W | 55 | 25 | N/A | 1/8" |
| 150W | 40 | 25 | N/A | 1/8" |
Bass Wood - Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 35 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 100W | 25 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 150W | 20 | 350 | .065 | Any |
Bass Wood - Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 60 | 25 | N/A | 1/8" |
| 100W | 55 | 25 | N/A | 1/8" |
| 150W | 40 | 25 | N/A | 1/8" |
Birch Wood - Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 35 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 100W | 25 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 150W | 20 | 350 | .065 | Any |
Birch Wood - Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 80 | 10 | N/A | 1/4" |
| 100W | 70 | 15 | N/A | 1/4" |
| 150W | 65 | 20 | N/A | 1/4" |
Birch Plywood - Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 30 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 100W | 25 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 150W | 20 | 350 | .065 | Any |
Birch Plywood - Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 85 | 10 | N/A | 1/4" |
| 100W | 75 | 15 | N/A | 1/4" |
| 150W | 70 | 20 | N/A | 1/4" |
Cardboard - Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 25 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 100W | 20 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 150W | 15 | 350 | .065 | Any |
Cardboard - Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 70 | 15 | N/A | 1/4" |
| 100W | 60 | 15 | N/A | 1/4" |
| 150W | 50 | 15 | N/A | 1/4" |
Ceramic - Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 65 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 100W | 40 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 150W | 27 | 350 | .065 | Any |
Glass - Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 27 | 325 | .065 | Any |
| 100W | 25 | 325 | .065 | Any |
| 150W | 20 | 325 | .065 | Any |
Granite - Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 40 | 275 | .065 | Any |
| 100W | 25 | 275 | .065 | Any |
| 150W | 18 | 275 | .065 | Any |
Leather - Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 25 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 100W | 18 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 150W | 15 | 350 | .065 | Any |
Leather - Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 85 | 10 | N/A | 1/8" |
| 100W | 75 | 12 | N/A | 1/8" |
| 150W | 70 | 15 | N/A | 1/8" |
Powder-coated Metal - Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 35 | 325 | .065 | Any |
| 100W | 20 | 325 | .065 | Any |
| 150W | 15 | 325 | .065 | Any |
Mirror - Back-side; Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 30 | 325 | .065 | Any |
| 100W | 20 | 325 | .065 | Any |
| 150W | 15 | 325 | .065 | Any |
Paper - Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 15 | 20 | N/A | 1/100" |
| 100W | 15 | 25 | N/A | 1/100" |
| 150W | 15 | 30 | N/A | 1/100" |
Romark - Multi-colored; Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 25 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 100W | 20 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 150W | 15 | 350 | .065 | Any |
Rubber - Engraving
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 30 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 100W | 20 | 350 | .065 | Any |
| 150W | 15 | 350 | .065 | Any |
Rubber - Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 85 | 10 | N/A | 1/8" |
| 100W | 75 | 12 | N/A | 1/8" |
| 150W | 70 | 15 | N/A | 1/8" |
Foam - Cutting
| WATTS | POWER % | SPEED(mm/s) | INTERVAL / SCAN GAP (mm) | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65W | 60 | 25 | N/A | 1/4" |
| 100W | 55 | 25 | N/A | 1/4" |
| 150W | 40 | 25 | N/A | 1/4" |
