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Atomstack X20 Pro3mm Basswood Plywood

4 community-tested settings for engrave, cut 3mm Basswood Plywood on the Atomstack X20 Pro. Always run a test on scrap material first.


Power20W
Laser Typediode
Work Area400×400mm
Material3mm Basswood Plywood
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These 4 settings cover engrave and cut 3mm Basswood Plywood on the Atomstack X20 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. Some settings use multiple passes for a cleaner cut — pin or tape your material flat before running to prevent shift between passes.

4 settings

3mm Basswood Plywoodengrave
Speed3000 mm/minPower55%Passes1DPI254

Good engraving speed for the X20 Pro.

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Speed300 mm/minPower100%Passes2
💨 Air Assist

Standard 20W diode settings. Clean cut with 2 passes.

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3mm Basswood Plywoodengrave
Speed3000 mm/minPower20%Passes1

Official Atomstack engraving parameter table (atomstackshop.com/blogs/engraving-and-cutting-parameter/lightburn-x20-pro-engraving-parameter-table) — applies to X20 Pro, A20 Pro, S20 Pro. Line interval 0.1mm, speed 3000mm/min, 20% max power. Confirmed by multiple community sources. Note: the default LightBurn library incorrectly lists 180,000mm/min for basswood — ignore that; use the PDF/site value of 3000.

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Speed300 mm/minPower90%Passes1
💨 Air Assist

Atomstack support docs recommend 300mm/min, 90% max power, 1 pass for 3mm birch. MakeOrBreakShop review confirms clean single-pass cut on 3mm birch plywood with air assist enabled. Community at LA Hobby Guy (lahobbyguy.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=1704) corroborates. X20 Pro has built-in air assist. Also reported: speed 4 (LightBurn units) / 98% power / 1 pass by another user.

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Frequently asked questions

What speed should I use to engrave 3mm Basswood Plywood on the Atomstack X20 Pro?

The top-rated community setting uses 3000 mm/min at 55% power. Good engraving speed for the X20 Pro.

How many passes does the Atomstack X20 Pro need to cut 3mm Basswood Plywood?

Settings here range from 1 to 2 passes. Multiple passes give a cleaner edge but increase the risk of material shift — always pin or tape your material flat before running.

Do I need air assist for 3mm Basswood Plywood on the Atomstack X20 Pro?

Yes — 2 of the 4 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 DPI should I use to engrave 3mm Basswood Plywood on the Atomstack X20 Pro?

Settings here use 254 DPI. For photographic detail or fine artwork, consider testing at higher DPI, but expect longer run times.

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