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1/4"(6mm) Birch Plywood

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Laser Settings

Cut · Vector · Flat Surface

Power

100

Speed

6

Passes

1

Thickness

6mm

I cut this piece from 6mm birch plywood i use regularly which I obtain from the Home Hardware chain in canada, for my large wall art pieces. This was cut using my Xtool S1 40W with auto air assist. 100% power at 6mm per sec with the focus lowered 2mm. This gives super clean results where the pieces drop right out, and leaves no surface discoloration on this wood with very little edge char. Super happy with these results.

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

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Machine Context

BrandxTool

ModelS1

Laser typeDiode

Wattage40W

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Material Details

Material1/4"(6mm) Birch Plywood

BrandHome Hardware Smiths Falls Ontario

Size6mm

SupplierxTool

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