2 community-tested settings for engrave, cut 3mm Basswood Plywood on the Atomstack A20 Pro. Always run a test on scrap material first.
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These 2 settings cover engrave and cut 3mm Basswood Plywood on the Atomstack A20 Pro (20W diode laser). Wood results vary by grain direction and moisture content — always run a quick test on scrap before cutting your final piece.
2 settings
What speed should I use to engrave 3mm Basswood Plywood on the Atomstack A20 Pro?
The top-rated community setting uses 3000 mm/min at 20% power. Same official Atomstack engraving parameter table applies to A20 Pro as to X20 Pro. Line interval 0.1mm, 3000mm/min, 20% max power. Source: atomstackshop.com/blogs/engraving-and-cutting-parameter/lightburn-x20-pro-engraving-parameter-table and atomstack.com/pages/material-setting.
How many passes does the Atomstack A20 Pro need to cut 3mm Basswood Plywood?
All settings here use a single pass. Confirm focus and do a small test burn before committing to your final design.
Do I need air assist for 3mm Basswood Plywood on the Atomstack A20 Pro?
Yes — 1 of the 2 settings here specify air assist on. It clears smoke and debris from the cut line, improves edge quality, and reduces fire risk especially during cutting.
What software do I use with the Atomstack A20 Pro for 3mm Basswood Plywood?
The Atomstack A20 Pro works with LightBurn. Enter the speed, power, and passes directly into your software's layer settings — no conversion needed.
Templates ready to cut on your Atomstack A20 Pro once you've dialed in the settings.
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