Boss LS-2440: 3mm Clear Acrylic
2 community-tested settings for engrave, cut 3mm Clear Acrylic on the Boss LS-2440. Always run a test on scrap material first.
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These 2 settings cover engrave and cut 3mm Clear Acrylic on the Boss LS-2440 (100W CO₂ laser). Cast acrylic engraves more cleanly than extruded; for cutting, a single clean pass at the right speed usually beats multiple passes.
2 settings
Frequently asked questions
What speed should I use to engrave 3mm Clear Acrylic on the Boss LS-2440?
The top-rated community setting uses 250 mm/s at 15% power. No direct LS-1630 acrylic engrave on file — 55-60W-class baseline used as a conservative starting point.
How many passes does the Boss LS-2440 need to cut 3mm Clear Acrylic?
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 Clear Acrylic on the Boss LS-2440?
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 Boss LS-2440 for 3mm Clear Acrylic?
The Boss LS-2440 works with LightBurn. Enter the speed, power, and passes directly into your software's layer settings: no conversion needed.
Now make something with 3mm Clear Acrylic
Templates ready to cut on your Boss LS-2440 once you've dialed in the settings.
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