Boss LS-1630 Settings & Speeds

Engrave from the BACK side for a clean mirrored result.

Cast acrylic cuts cleaner than extruded.

Apply Cermark spray, let dry, laser, wipe off.

PU faux leather only. Avoid PVC.

Apply Cermark or white acrylic paint, let dry, laser, wipe off.

Thick bamboo. Cut works at 100W.

Plywood one pass at 58% on 100W.

Clear acrylic in one pass on 100W Boss.

Cork at low power on 100W CO2. No air assist.

Leather cuts in one pass on 100W Boss. Moderate power to prevent edge char.

Cardboard at low power on 100W. No air assist — fire risk.

Baltic birch in one pass on 100W Boss at 55%.

Cardstock at very low power on 100W CO2. Keep speed high to avoid burning.

100W CO2 cuts cork at very low power — keep speed high to avoid over-burning.

EVA foam cuts very cleanly at minimal power on the 100W CO2. 15% at 1500mm/min — lowest power that achieves a clean cut. CO2 cuts foam far more cleanly than diode. Heavy fumes — run full ventilation. Excellent for cosplay, protective inserts, and custom packaging.

Felt cuts cleanly on the Boss. 22% at 1000mm/min. CO2 gives cleaner edges on felt than diode. Wool felt preferred. No air assist. Large format enables high-volume ornament and craft production runs.

Chipboard cuts effortlessly on the 100W Boss at very low power and very high speed. 20% at 2000mm/min. Excellent for high-volume packaging prototype work and stencil cutting. The large bed enables full-sheet runs.

Cotton cuts cleanly on the Boss LS-1630 at very low power / high speed. 18% at 1200mm/min. CO2 cuts fabric far better than diode — minimal singeing. Pin to a honeycomb bed. The large bed size makes the Boss ideal for fabric cutting production work.

Bamboo engraves well on the Boss LS-1630. 35% at 500mm/min handles the harder silica-rich grain. Production-ready throughput for bamboo cutting boards, coasters, and utensils. The large 16"×30" bed fits multiple items per run.

Cedar cuts very fast in one pass on the 100W Boss. 900mm/min at 75%. Excellent throughput for cedar jewelry boxes, drawer liners, and aromatic products. Air assist on. Aromatic smoke at high volume — strong ventilation essential.

Cedar engraves at very low power on the 100W Boss — softwood combined with high wattage means minimal percentage needed. 25% at 600mm/min. Heavy aromatic smoke — run full ventilation. Beautiful contrast and rich reddish tones.

Alder engraves cleanly on the Boss LS-1630. 30% at 550mm/min. Fine grain gives crisp detail. Great for production signage and award plaques where fine text precision matters.

Pine cuts effortlessly in one fast pass on the 100W Boss. 800mm/min at 80%. Soft grain and high power = excellent throughput. Air assist manages resin smoke. The 16"×30" bed fits full pine planks for sign production.

Pine engraves fast on the 100W Boss. Low percentage power to avoid burning the resin-rich softwood. 28% at 600mm/min gives warm medium-brown marks. Very fast throughput — ideal for high-volume pine plank signs and seasonal items.

Cherry cuts in one fast pass on the 100W Boss. 700mm/min at 85%. Clean edges, minimal charring — cherry is one of the cleanest-cutting hardwoods. Air assist on for best edge quality. High throughput for production cutting.

Cherry engraves beautifully on the Boss LS-1630 — 100W with low percentage gives excellent control. 30% at 550mm/min. Fine grain produces professional-quality engrave suitable for production work. One of the best machine+material pairings for high-volume personalization.

100W CO2 cuts oak in one clean pass — a major advantage over lower-wattage machines. 600mm/min at 90%. Clean edges, minimal char. Air assist on. The LS-1630's large bed (16"×30") is well-suited for oak plank work and large sign blanks.

The Boss LS-1630's 100W tube handles oak effortlessly. Lower percentage power needed at this wattage. 35% at 500mm/min gives rich dark marks. Dial back to 25% for a lighter, more subtle engrave. Excellent for high-volume production engraving of oak plaques and signage.

Equivalent to ~70mm/s. Extrapolated from Noisebridge 100W chart (cardboard: 40% power / speed 1 in Epilog native units ≈ fast speed) and Boss Laser community. 100W easily cuts cardboard — keep power low to prevent scorching. Never leave unattended due to fire risk. Heavier chipboard needs 50–55% power.

Equivalent to ~200mm/s. Derived from LightBurn forum leather threads and Monport 100W leather engrave guide (monportlaser.com). Higher wattage machine allows faster speed at similar power vs 80W. DPI: 300 LPI. Low power critical — leather burns easily. Test at 15% power first and increase until desired depth achieved.

Equivalent to ~15mm/s. Boss official settings list leather 1.6mm at 100W: 70% power / speed 40. For 3mm veg-tan, reduce speed to ~15mm/s at 55% power. Monport 100W leather guide confirms 40–60W effective power range for leather. Light-to-moderate air assist. Chrome-tanned leather is a fume hazard — verify leather type.

Equivalent to ~20mm/s. Boss official chart (bosslaser.com/laser-settings/) lists Sande plywood 1/4" at 100W: 70% power / speed 20 (native). Baltic birch at similar thickness aligns. Cross-referenced with Noisebridge 100W settings wiki and settingsmag.com. Voids or knots in lesser-grade ply may need 2 passes. High air assist. Power cap at 75% to preserve tube life.

Equivalent to ~350mm/s. CO2 removes anodized layer only — not bare metal. From LightBurn forum (forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/is-it-possible-to-engrave-aluminum-parameters/28508): recommendation is max speed at 70–85% power for CO2 ≥80W. DPI: 300–500 LPI. Black/dark anodizing produces highest contrast. Test with a grid at varying speeds/powers first.

Equivalent to ~30mm/s. Boss official settings table (bosslaser.com/laser-settings/) for 100W MDF 1/4" lists power 80 at speed 5 (native units). 3mm is thinner so speed can increase and power decrease proportionally. Cross-referenced with CAMFive 100W reference chart and Noisebridge 100W wiki (noisebridge.net/wiki/Old_100W_Laser_Cutter_Settings_for_Known_Good_Materials). High air assist required.

Equivalent to ~25mm/s. Boss Laser official settings reference (bosslaser.com/laser-settings/) lists 100W acrylic at ~40% power/15 speed in native units; cross-referenced with Pumping Station One Boss Laser wiki (wiki.pumpingstationone.org/wiki/Boss_Laser_Settings) and settingsmag.com chart. Low air pressure (8–12 PSI) for clear flame-polished edges on cast acrylic. Boss native speed units are relative (0–100 scale) — LightBurn mm/s equivalent is ~25mm/s.

100W cuts 12mm MDF in one pass. Excellent ventilation mandatory at this thickness — MDF fumes are substantial. Air assist on.

Deep clean relief for stamp blanks. 500 DPI for fine text. Invert design.

Very low power needed for leather at 100W. Test on scrap — easy to overpower.

6mm acrylic in one pass. Flame-polished edge. Critical: vent well.

100W cuts through 12mm plywood in one pass. Ensure good air assist and ventilation.

Very fast engrave at high speed. Reduce power significantly vs lower wattage machines.

100W CO2 is overkill for thin wood. Use low power to avoid burning. Single pass.

80W CO2 on thick slate produces deep, bright white marks. Memorial plaques and awards. Excellent for high-end products.

Polished edge on 6mm cast acrylic in one pass. Slow speed is key for clean melt-polished edges.

80W CO2 cuts 6mm basswood in a single pass with ease. Scale power down to 45% for 3mm. Kerf approx 0.2mm at this power.

What materials can the Boss LS-1630 engrave or cut?

The Boss LS-1630 has community-tested settings for 3mm Mirrored Acrylic, 3mm Clear Acrylic (Cast), 3mm Maple Plywood, Stainless Steel, Marble Tile, Kraft Paper, Faux Leather, Denim Fabric, and 41 more. Results vary by material batch, focus, and ambient conditions — always test on scrap first.

What is the work area of the Boss LS-1630?

The Boss LS-1630 has a work area of 406×762 mm (approximately 16×30 inches).

What settings should I use to cut Kraft Paper on the Boss LS-1630?

A community-tested starting point is speed 200 mm/s, power 7% in a single pass. Always run a test cut on scrap to confirm before committing to your project.

What can a CO₂ laser like the Boss LS-1630 cut that a diode laser cannot?

CO₂ lasers can cut and engrave clear acrylic, glass (with care), fabric, and thicker wood more cleanly than diode lasers, because the CO₂ wavelength is absorbed by materials that are transparent to diode light. This makes the Boss LS-1630 more versatile for craft and production use.