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1/4"(6mm) Basswood Plywood

Shared by @m.hunter.1398 on Atomm

Important safety notice

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

Engrave · Bitmap · Flat Surface
Power
70
Speed
80
DPI
180
Passes
1
Thickness
6mm
dot time
200 µs
just doing a test for basic plywood from the hardware store since it's the most readily available material that people can find if they can't go to a craft store or get deliveries.

More 1/4"(6mm) Basswood Plywood settings

Same material on xTool F2 Ultra. Engrave stays the same regardless of thickness; cut changes with thickness.

Engrave (any thickness)
6mm · P70 S80 · this one6mm · P90 S12506mm · P90 S?
Cut by thickness

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Machine Context

BrandxTool
ModelF2 Ultra
Laser typeDiode
Wattage40W

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Material Details

Material1/4"(6mm) Basswood Plywood
Brandbasic scrap piece of plywood from Lowes
Size6mm
SupplierxTool
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