Laser settings by machine

Pick your machine, then your material. Every number links to where it came from.

1 Machine2 Material3 Job

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Start with a test grid
Run your machine's material test on a scrap of the same sheet.
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Begin at the values here
They're the maker's (or a community) starting point for your machine.
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Change one thing at a time
Not cutting through? Slow down or add a pass before adding power.

⚠️ Safety: Never laser PVC or vinyl (it releases chlorine gas), PTFE/Teflon, or chromium-based materials (Glowforge list). Diode lasers can't cut clear acrylic or glass. Wear eye protection rated for your laser's wavelength, keep exhaust running and never leave a running laser alone.

Materials guide

Background from Wikipedia. Counts are rows on this site.

Basswood

Soft, pale, even-grained wood from linden trees. Wikipedia

Safe? Natural wood: OK to laser with ventilation.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (451), CO2 (158), UV (2)

Plywood

Thin wood layers glued together. Wikipedia

Safe? OK with ventilation; glue layers can stop a cut — test.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (593), CO2 (380)

MDF

Wood fibres bonded with resin. Wikipedia

Safe? Resin binders give off fumes — vent well.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (262), CO2 (139)

Walnut

Dark, dense hardwood. Wikipedia

Safe? Natural wood: OK with ventilation.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (158), CO2 (112), Ir (2)

Bamboo

Fast-growing grass, sold as boards and cutting boards. Wikipedia

Safe? OK with ventilation.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (239), CO2 (142), UV (6)

Cork

Bark of the cork oak; light and springy. Wikipedia

Safe? Burns easily — never leave the laser alone.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (175), CO2 (85), UV (4)

Leather

Tanned animal hide. Wikipedia

Safe? Strong smell — vent well.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (384), CO2 (223), UV (4), Ir (2), Mopa (2)

Faux leather

Plastic-coated fabric (often PU, sometimes PVC). Wikipedia

Safe? ⚠ Only laser if the maker says PU. PVC releases chlorine gas — never laser it.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (86), CO2 (58), UV (2), Mopa (2)

Paper & cardstock

Pressed plant fibre sheets. Wikipedia

Safe? Fire risk — use air assist and stay with the machine.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (614), CO2 (242), Ir (32), Fiber (9), UV (6)

Felt & fabric

Matted or woven fibres (wool, cotton, acrylic). Wikipedia

Safe? Check fibre content; avoid vinyl-coated fabric.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (245), CO2 (149), UV (4)

Denim

Sturdy cotton twill. Wikipedia

Safe? Cotton: OK with ventilation.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (115), CO2 (59)

Acrylic (clear, black, coloured)

PMMA plastic sheet; cast cuts/engraves cleaner than extruded. Wikipedia

Safe? OK with ventilation. Blue diode light passes through clear acrylic, so diodes can't cut it.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (475), CO2 (227), UV (10), Ir (7), Mopa (2)

Anodized aluminium

Aluminium with a dyed oxide layer the laser removes. Wikipedia

Safe? OK; no fumes of note beyond dust.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (71), CO2 (43), Fiber (36), UV (7), Ir (2), Mopa (1)

Stainless steel

Chromium steel alloy. Wikipedia

Safe? Marked, not cut, on hobby machines; fiber/MOPA give best marks.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (177), Fiber (93), CO2 (49), Ir (11), UV (10), Mopa (7)

Painted & coated metal

Metal with paint or powder coat the laser burns off. Wikipedia

Safe? Coating fumes — vent well.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (80), CO2 (42), Fiber (37)

Slate

Fine-grained layered rock. Wikipedia

Safe? OK; engraves light grey.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (112), CO2 (67), Fiber (8), UV (3), Ir (3)

Glass

Hard brittle silica. Wikipedia

Safe? Can crack from heat — engrave lightly.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (74), CO2 (42), UV (10)

Ceramic tile

Fired clay, often glazed. Wikipedia

Safe? OK; glazes can need a marking coating.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (118), CO2 (74), UV (7)

Stone

Natural rock such as marble or granite. Wikipedia

Safe? OK; engrave only.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (82), CO2 (45), UV (2), Ir (1)

Rubber stamp

Laser-grade rubber sheet for stamps. Wikipedia

Safe? Use laser-safe (no chlorine) rubber only; strong smell.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (83), CO2 (83)

Tumbler coatings

Powder-coated steel cups; the laser removes the coat. Wikipedia

Safe? Coating fumes — vent well.

Laser types with settings here: Diode (44), Fiber (25), CO2 (14)

Never laser PVC, vinyl or anything with chlorine.

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FAQ

Are these settings guaranteed?

No. Material batches, lens, focus and machine condition vary. Always test on scrap first.

Where do the settings come from?

Every row links to its source: a maker guide (Official) or a community library or post (Community). Gaps stay blank — we never guess.

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Material guides

Basswood · Plywood · MDF · Walnut · Bamboo · Cork · Leather · Faux leather · Paper & cardstock · Felt & fabric · Denim · Acrylic (clear, black, coloured) · Anodized aluminium · Stainless steel · Painted & coated metal · Slate · Glass · Ceramic tile · Stone · Rubber stamp · Tumbler coatings