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3/16"(4.5mm) Birch Plywood test grid
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3/16"(4.5mm) Birch Plywood

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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 · Vector · Flat Surface
Power
50
Speed
300
LPC
100
Passes
1
Thickness
4.5mm
https://www.homedepot.com/ Affordable 4x8 Sheets cost around $40.00, that is a little over 1.00 per square foot. The little extra thickness is Great for projects and has a great look.

More 3/16"(4.5mm) Birch Plywood settings

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

Engrave (any thickness)
4.5mm · P50 S300 · this oneP50 S200
Cut by thickness
4.5mm · P90 S10

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Machine Context

BrandxTool
ModelS1
Laser typeDiode
Wattage40W

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Material Details

Material3/16"(4.5mm) Birch Plywood
Size4.5mm
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