Laser cutting settings library
Find a better first test cut before you waste good material.
LaserCutReady.com organizes baseline laser settings by machine, material, thickness, wattage, and laser type. Use the table as a recommended starting point, then run a small test cut before production work.
Example calibration log
Material changes heat
Plywood, acrylic, leather, paper, and coated metals react very differently. Glue lines, pigments, and density can change the result.
Thickness changes speed
Thicker material usually needs slower movement, more power, extra passes, or a different focus height.
Laser type matters
Diode, CO2, and fiber lasers do not behave the same. Wattage, optics, air assist, and machine tuning all affect the baseline.
Settings index
Available machine and material pages
xTool P2 CO2 Laser
Baltic Birch Plywood settings
55W CO2xTool P2 CO2 Laser
Clear Acrylic settings
55W CO2xTool P2 CO2 Laser
Natural Slate settings
55W CO2xTool P2 CO2 Laser
MDF Board settings
55W CO2xTool P2 CO2 Laser
Matte Black Acrylic settings
55W CO2xTool P2 CO2 Laser
Genuine Tooling Leather settings