2 community-tested settings for engrave, cut Cardstock on the Creality Falcon2. Always run a test on scrap material first.
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These 2 settings cover engrave and cut Cardstock on the Creality Falcon2 (22W diode laser). Keep speeds high and power low to avoid burning through; masking tape on the surface reduces scorching around cut edges.
2 settings
What speed should I use to engrave Cardstock on the Creality Falcon2?
The top-rated community setting uses 6000 mm/min at 15% power. Creality Falcon2 22W official wiki and Scribd 661034488: 15% power, 6000 mm/min, 1 pass for 0.2mm red card paper engrave. store.creality.com parameter guide confirms this entry. Recommended to test darker card colors at slightly lower power as dark pigment absorbs more energy.
How many passes does the Creality Falcon2 need to cut Cardstock?
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 Cardstock on the Creality Falcon2?
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 Creality Falcon2 for Cardstock?
The Creality Falcon2 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 Creality Falcon2 once you've dialed in the settings.
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