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1/2"(12mm) MDF

brown

Shared by @sbowles on Atomm

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Settings are starting points — always run a test cut on scrap before your final piece. Follow your manufacturer's guidance, wear eye protection, and ensure proper ventilation.

Laser Settings

Cut · Vector · Flat Surface
Power
95
Speed
10
Passes
3
Thickness
10mm
Stepwise Descent Focus was used with 3 passes and (1,1,1) for the Focus change settings. Very charred on edges but it is cut

More 1/2"(12mm) MDF settings

Same material on xTool P3. Engrave stays the same regardless of thickness; cut changes with thickness.

Cut by thickness
10mm · P95 S10 · this one12mm · P95 S4

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Machine Context

BrandxTool
ModelP3
Laser typeCO2
Wattage80W

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Material Details

Material1/2"(12mm) MDF
Color / Finishbrown
Size10mm
SupplierxTool
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