Glowforge Basic — 9mm Birch Plywood

What speed should I use to engrave 9mm Birch Plywood on the Glowforge Basic?

The top-rated community setting uses 100 mm/s at 24% power. 9mm birch engraves cleanly. For deeper relief reduce speed or raise power.

How many passes does the Glowforge Basic need to cut 9mm Birch Plywood?

Settings here range from 1 to 3 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 9mm Birch Plywood on the Glowforge Basic?

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 DPI should I use to engrave 9mm Birch Plywood on the Glowforge Basic?

Settings here use 300 DPI. For photographic detail or fine artwork, consider testing at higher DPI, but expect longer run times.

What software do I use with the Glowforge Basic for 9mm Birch Plywood?

The Glowforge Basic works with Glowforge App. Enter the speed, power, and passes directly into your software's layer settings — no conversion needed.