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NEJE Master 2S Settings & Speeds

Updated May 2026 · 55 tested settings · 31 materials

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The NEJE Master 2S is a 20W diode laser engraver with a 460×305mm work area. This page lists 55 community-tested settings covering speed, power, passes, air assist, and DPI across a range of materials. Always run a test cut on scrap material first — results vary depending on your material batch, focus, and ambient conditions.

The NEJE Master 2S is a compact open-frame diode laser from NEJE, available in 10W and 20W versions with a 170×170mm or extended work area. NEJE machines are known for precise motion and frequent firmware updates. Works with LightBurn and NEJE's own software. Popular for small detailed engraving projects on wood, leather, and anodized aluminium. A solid choice for portable or desktop engraving where work area size is less important than precision.


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Power20W
Laser Typediode
Work Area460×305mm
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55 settings

3mm Mirrored Acrylic
Speed4200Passes1DPI254

Engrave from the BACK side for a clean mirrored result.

3mm Mirrored Acrylic
Speed2000Passes1
3mm Clear Acrylic (Cast)
Speed4500Passes1DPI254
3mm Clear Acrylic (Cast)
Speed2200Passes1

Cast acrylic cuts cleaner than extruded.

3mm Maple Plywood
Speed3200Passes1DPI254
Buy 3mm Maple Plywood
3mm Maple Plywood
Speed1200Passes1
Buy 3mm Maple Plywood
Cotton Fabricengrave
Speed5000 mm/minPower28%Passes1DPI254
Cotton Fabriccut
Speed3200 mm/minPower78%Passes1

Disable air assist.

Denim Fabricengrave
Speed3800 mm/minPower38%Passes1DPI254
Denim Fabriccut
Speed3200 mm/minPower82%Passes1

Disable air assist. Pin fabric flat.

Cork 3mmengrave
Speed2800 mm/minPower38%Passes1DPI254
Buy Cork 3mm
Chipboard 2mmengrave
Speed4800 mm/minPower45%Passes1DPI254
Chipboard 2mmcut
Speed2800 mm/minPower82%Passes1
Ceramic Tileengrave
Speed1500 mm/minPower100%Passes1DPI300

Apply white acrylic paint or TiO2 paste, let dry, laser, wipe off.

Buy Ceramic Tile
Faux Leatherengrave
Speed4500 mm/minPower40%Passes1DPI254
Buy Faux Leather
Faux Leathercut
Speed2500 mm/minPower75%Passes1

PU faux leather only. Avoid PVC-based material.

Buy Faux Leather
Bamboo Cutting Boardengrave
Speed2000 mm/minPower85%Passes1DPI254

Engrave only — cannot cut through bamboo board thickness.

Buy Bamboo Cutting Board
Kraft Paperengrave
Speed5000 mm/minPower28%Passes1DPI254
Buy Kraft Paper
Kraft Papercut
Speed1800 mm/minPower40%Passes1
Buy Kraft Paper
Cork 3mmcut
Speed1800 mm/minPower80%Passes1

Cork 3mm on NEJE 20W diode. One pass at 80%, no air assist.

Buy Cork 3mm
Cardstockengrave
Speed8000 mm/minPower10–15%Passes1DPI254
Buy Cardstock
3mm Clear Acrylicengrave
Speed3500 mm/minPower35–40%Passes1DPI254
Buy 3mm Clear Acrylic
3mm Baltic Birch Plywoodengrave
Speed7500 mm/minPower35–40%Passes1DPI254
Buy 3mm Baltic Birch Plywood
Genuine Leathercut
Speed1400 mm/minPower80–85%Passes2
💨 Air AssistBuy Genuine Leather
3mm MDFengrave
Speed7500 mm/minPower35–40%Passes1DPI254
Buy 3mm MDF
3mm Basswood Plywoodengrave
Speed7500 mm/minPower35–40%Passes1DPI254
Buy 3mm Basswood Plywood
Cardboardengrave
Speed8000 mm/minPower15–20%Passes1DPI254
Buy Cardboard
Bamboocut
Speed1400 mm/minPower95–100%Passes2
💨 Air AssistBuy Bamboo
Corkengrave
Speed8000 mm/minPower25–30%Passes1DPI254
Buy Cork
Plywoodengrave
Speed7500 mm/minPower35–40%Passes1DPI254
Buy Plywood
Leathercut
Speed1400 mm/minPower80–85%Passes2
💨 Air AssistBuy Leather
Basswoodengrave
Speed7500 mm/minPower35–40%Passes1DPI254
Buy Basswood
Genuine Leather (Veg-Tan, ~3mm)cut
Speed2500 mm/minPower85–95%Passes2
💨 Air AssistBuy Genuine Leather (Veg-Tan, ~3mm)
Genuine Leather (Veg-Tan, ~3mm)engrave
Speed6000 mm/minPower60–70%Passes1
💨 Air AssistBuy Genuine Leather (Veg-Tan, ~3mm)
Slate (coaster)engrave
Speed5000 mm/minPower70–80%Passes1DPI254
Buy Slate (coaster)
Glassengrave
Speed7000 mm/minPower60–70%Passes1DPI254
Buy Glass
Maplecut
Speed1800 mm/minPower90–100%Passes4
💨 Air AssistBuy Maple
Mapleengrave
Speed5000 mm/minPower65–75%Passes1
💨 Air AssistBuy Maple
Walnutcut
Speed1800 mm/minPower90–100%Passes4
💨 Air AssistBuy Walnut
Walnutengrave
Speed5000 mm/minPower65–75%Passes1
💨 Air AssistBuy Walnut
Cardstockcut
Speed5000 mm/minPower25%Passes1
Buy Cardstock
Coated Stainless Steel Tumblerengrave
Speed4000 mm/minPower60%Passes1
Buy Coated Stainless Steel Tumbler
3mm Clear Acryliccut
Speed1200 mm/minPower90%Passes2
Buy 3mm Clear Acrylic
3mm Baltic Birch Plywoodcut
Speed2500 mm/minPower85%Passes2
💨 Air AssistBuy 3mm Baltic Birch Plywood
Genuine Leatherengrave
Speed5000 mm/minPower55%Passes1
Buy Genuine Leather
3mm MDFcut
Speed2500 mm/minPower85%Passes2
💨 Air AssistBuy 3mm MDF
3mm Basswood Plywoodcut
Speed2500 mm/minPower85%Passes2
💨 Air AssistBuy 3mm Basswood Plywood
Cardboardcut
Speed5000 mm/minPower45%Passes1
Buy Cardboard
Bambooengrave
Speed5000 mm/minPower65%Passes1
Buy Bamboo
Corkcut
Speed4000 mm/minPower70%Passes1
Buy Cork
Anodized Aluminumengrave
Speed4000 mm/minPower65%Passes1
Buy Anodized Aluminum
Plywoodcut
Speed2500 mm/minPower85%Passes2
💨 Air AssistBuy Plywood
Leatherengrave
Speed5000 mm/minPower55%Passes1
Buy Leather
Slateengrave
Speed4000 mm/minPower80%Passes1
Buy Slate
Basswoodcut
Speed2500 mm/minPower85%Passes2
💨 Air AssistBuy Basswood

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Frequently Asked Questions

What materials can the NEJE Master 2S engrave or cut?

The NEJE Master 2S has community-tested settings for 3mm Mirrored Acrylic, 3mm Clear Acrylic (Cast), 3mm Maple Plywood, Cotton Fabric, Denim Fabric, Cork 3mm, Chipboard 2mm, Ceramic Tile, and 23 more. Results vary by material batch, focus, and ambient conditions — always test on scrap first.

What is the work area of the NEJE Master 2S?

The NEJE Master 2S has a work area of 460×305 mm (approximately 18×12 inches).

What settings should I use to cut Cotton Fabric on the NEJE Master 2S?

A community-tested starting point is speed 3200 mm/min, power 78% in a single pass. Always run a test cut on scrap to confirm before committing to your project.

Can the NEJE Master 2S engrave metal?

Diode lasers can mark anodized aluminium, coated metals, and powder-coated surfaces without any spray. For bare steel, brass, or copper you need a marking compound like Cermark or Dry Moly. Fiber lasers mark bare metal directly without any coating.

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