Silvertail A0 Laser Cutter/Cutting Parameters
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If you experiment with different materials or speeds, please note down all successful settings here,
Acrylic (Perspex)
| Thickness (mm) | Speed (mm/sec) | Power (%) | Corner Power (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 50 | 100 | 80 |
| 3 | 35 | 100 | 80 |
| 5 | 15 | 100 | 80 |
| 6 | 10 | 100 | 80 |
| 10 | 5 | 100 | 80 |
Ply (Burch)
| Thickness (mm) | Speed (mm/sec) | Power (%) | Corner Power (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 60 | 100 | 80 |
| 3 | 55 | 100 | 80 |
| 6 | 15 | 100 | 80 |
Ply (Poplar)
| Thickness (mm) | Speed (mm/sec) | Power (%) | Corner Power (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 60 | 100 | 80 |
MDF
| Thickness (mm) | Speed (mm/sec) | Power (%) | Corner Power (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 50 | 100 | 80 |
| 4 | 40 | 100 | 80 |
Etching
| Material | Speed (mm/sec) | Power (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Anodized Aluminium | 1000 | 35 |
Outlining
| Material | Speed (mm/sec) | Power (%) | Corner Power (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic | 100 | 30 | 30 |
| Anodized Aluminium | 100 | 30 | 30 |
| Ply (light) | 100 | 20 | 15 |
| Ply (dark) | 100 | 40 | 35 |
Other Materials
| Material | Speed (mm/sec) | Power (%) | Corner Power (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correx 4mm | 30 | 100 | 80 |
