Glowforge Pro — 3mm Basswood Plywood

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

The top-rated community setting uses 150 mm/s at 40% power. 270 LPI (DPI) engrave at 40% gives a warm medium-brown mark without burning through. For darker marks increase power to 55%. The Glowforge App's 'Draft' engrave setting uses 270 LPI — use 'SD' for 225 LPI or 'HD' for 450 LPI on detailed artwork.

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

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 Basswood Plywood on the Glowforge Pro?

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 3mm Basswood Plywood on the Glowforge Pro?

Settings here use 270 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 Pro for 3mm Basswood Plywood?

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