Glowforge Pro — Plywood

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

The top-rated community setting uses 450 mm/s at 30% power. Plywood surface engrave for designs. Mask with transfer tape to reduce smoke residue on light wood.

How many passes does the Glowforge Pro need to cut 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 Plywood on the Glowforge Pro?

Yes — 2 of the 4 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 Plywood on the Glowforge Pro?

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 Pro for Plywood?

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