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- The blue table covers cut settings for Vector Processes, which are for clean lines. If you wish to score/etch your material with clean lines, you will need to experiment with slightly weaker settings than the ones listed below. This is another reason running a materials test is imperative.
- The yellow table (under the blue table) covers Engrave Processes, which are for raster images. You will rarely, if ever, run an /wiki/spaces/SOAdigitech/pages/75238161
Material Thickness Conversions
These conversions are approximate.
Inch Decimal | Inch Fraction | Millimeter | Ply |
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0.02 | 1/64" | 0.5 mm | 1 |
0.04 | 1/32" | 1 mm | 2 |
0.06 | 1/16" | 1.5 mm | 4 |
0.08 | 5/64" | 2 mm | 6 |
0.12 | 1/8" | 3 mm | |
0.16 | 5/32" | 4 mm | |
0.18 | 3/16" | 4.5 mm | |
0.24 | 1/4" | 6 mm | |
0.37 | 3/8" | 9.5 mm | |
0.47 | 1/2" | 12 mm |
Vector (Cut/Etch) Process Settings
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Vector (Cut/Etch) Process | |||||
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Material | Depth | Speed | Power | Frequency | Quality & Safety Notes |
Acrylic (Plexiglas) | 1/8" (3 mm) | 12 | 100 | 100 | Vector cutting table (cross-hatched) must be used. A general rule of thumb for cutting acrylic is to relatively slow speed and high power; this produces a more flame-polished edge. |
1/4" (6 mm) | 6 | 100 | 100 | There are two types of acrylic: cast is better for engraving (it creates a frosted look when engraved) and extruded acrylic produces a much better flame polished edge. | |
3/8" (9.5 mm) | 3 | 100 | 100 | Note from manual: Adjusting the standard focus distance so it is closer to the lens by about .080” (2 mm) will produce better edge quality when cutting 1/4” (6mm) acrylic and thicker. Two passes can be used for cutting thicker materials. | |
Bristol | 90 | 80 | 25 | ||
Chip | 1 ply (0.5mm) | 100 | 25 | 50 | Always check material thickness with a caliper. |
2 ply (1mm) | 70 | 50 | 50 | ||
4 ply (1.5mm) | 35 | 50 | 50 | ||
6 ply (2mm) | 25 | 50 | 50 | ||
Corrugated cardboard | 1/8" (3 mm) | 100 | 60 | 50 | Always check material thickness with a caliper. |
3/16" (4.5mm) | 65 | 60 | 50 | ||
1/4" (6 mm) | 60 | 60 | 50 | ||
Leather | 1/8" (3 mm) | 60 | 100 | 50 | |
Mat Board (Crescent/Canson) | 30 | 40 | 50 | ||
Museum Board (Strathmore) | 1 ply | 100 | 27.525 | 50 | Will have some char on edges.|
2 ply | 40 | 25 | 50 | ||
4 ply | 25 | 25 | 50 | ||
Plastic*** | 2-Layer Laser Engraveable 1/16" (1.5 mm) | 10 | 40 | 100 | |
Plywood | 1/4" (6mm) max | 12 | 100 | 10 | Recent incidents of fire indicate that this material requires caution and additional supervision if cutting is attempted. Additionally, glue and air pockets may prevent complete cut-through in some areas. |
Twill | 90 | 80 | 25 | ||
Wood | Thin Veneer | 50 | 80 | 10 | Note from manual: When cutting wood, multiple passes may allow cutting of thicker materials. Using Color Mapping you can adjust the focus point between passes down to the center point of the cut for the best results. Always use the additional Sweep Air Assist when cutting. |
1/8" (3 mm) | 25 | 100 | 10 | ||
1/4" (6mm) | 13 | 100 | 10 | ||
3/8" (9.5 mm) | 7 | 100 | 10 | ||
1/2" (12 mm) | 4 | 100 | 10 |
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