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1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood

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Laser Settings

Cut · Vector · Flat Surface
Power
80
Speed
12
Passes
1
Thickness
3mm
3mm basswood sheets from https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN1KLLQD?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 I reduced the power to 80% on my S1 40W and also speed to 12mm/s (default 100%, 15mm/s), because the sheet is slightly less than 3mm thick. Wiped the charred edges with damp cloth to reduce the smoke smell as well.

More 1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood settings

Same material on xTool S1. Engrave stays the same regardless of thickness; cut changes with thickness.

Engrave (any thickness)
Cut by thickness

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Machine Context

BrandxTool
ModelS1
Laser typeDiode
Wattage40W

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Material Details

Material1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood
BrandAmazon
Size3mm
SupplierxTool
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