MN Laser Cutters

Laser Cutters Reference

• Reference material
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• BossLaser LS2440
• Red Laser

Filters

3 BOFA HEPA filters

Recommended CO2 Laser cutter / Engraver settings

Boss Laser 100W

The following is extracted from a historical page on the Boss Laser for 100W settings

CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Settings For Common Materials

Material	Power %	Speed(mm/s)	Interval / scan GAP (mm)	Thickness
ACRYLIC - Engraving	20	350	.065	ANY
ACRYLIC - Cutting	75	15	N/A	1/4"
Anodized Aluminum - Engraving	20	325	.065	ANY
Balsa Wood - Engraving	20	350	.065	Any
Balsa Wood - Cutting	55	25	N/A	1/8"
Bass Wood - Engraving	25	350	.065	Any
Bass Wood - Cutting	55	25	N/A	1/8"
Birch Wood - Engraving	25	350	.065	Any
Birch Wood - Cutting	70	15	N/A	1/4"
Birch Plywood - Engraving	25	350	.065	Any
Birch Plywood - Cutting	75	15	N/A	1/4"
Cardboard - Engraving	20	350	.065	Any
Cardboard - Cutting	60	15	N/A	1/4"
Ceramic - Engraving	40	350	.065	Any
Glass - Engraving	25	325	.065	Any
Granite - Engraving	25	275	.065	Any
Leather - Engraving	18	350	.065	Any
Leather - Cutting	75	12	N/A	1/8"
Powder-coated Metal - Engraving	20	325	.065	Any
Mirror - Back-side; Engraving	20	325	.065	Any
Paper - Cutting	15	25	N/A	1/100"
Romark - Multi-colored; Engraving	20	350	.065	Any
Rubber - Engraving	20	350	.065	Any
Rubber - Cutting	75	12	N/A	1/8"
Foam - Cutting	55	25	N/A	1/4"

Member Settings

CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Settings For Common Materials

Material	Power %	Speed(mm/s)	Interval / scan GAP (mm)	Thickness
CARDBOARD - C Flute	45, 35	65	-	3mm
PAPER - Cardstock	10	65	-	80 lb
PAPER - Linen paper	15	65	-	Thick

Software

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