Sculpfun S30 Pro Settings & Speeds

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Kraft paper on S30 Pro.

Cardstock on S30 Pro. Air assist off to avoid blowing paper.

Paper on Sculpfun S30 Pro. Fast speed, low power - 33W makes short work of paper.

Higher DPI tumbler pass for fine detail or photo on powder-coated stainless. Rotary required. Keep power moderate.

Powder-coated tumbler engraving — use rotary attachment. Low power to ablate coating without gouging metal. Test on a scrap tumbler first.

Plywood engrave pass for surface marking and score lines. Adjust DPI to 300+ for photo engraving.

Generic plywood cut — 2 passes for cleaner edge. Pin material flat to avoid shift between passes. Actual passes depend on plywood thickness and glue density.

Higher DPI for fine text and logos on anodized aluminum. Slower speed with lower power gives crisper edges.

Diode lasers mark anodized aluminum directly by ablating the dye layer. No coating needed. Keep power moderate to avoid overburning.

Slower pass for deeper Cermark bond on stainless. Multiple thin coats of spray gives better adhesion.

Apply Cermark or black Molybdenum spray before engraving. Wash residue with water after. Without coating, diode lasers cannot mark bare stainless steel.

Slower pass for finer detail on glass. Mask surface with wet tissue to improve result.

Glass engraving on diode — use masking tape or wet newspaper on surface to reduce micro-fracturing.

Higher speed with full power for faster throughput on marble tile engravings.

Marble ablates cleanly. Lower power than slate — start here and increase if mark is faint.

Higher DPI for fine detail and photo work on slate coasters.

Lower speed for denser ablation on dark slate. Wipe surface clean after engraving.

Very low power to avoid burning through — washi tape is thin. No air assist. Pin sheet flat.

Very low power to avoid burning through — washi tape is thin. No air assist. Pin sheet flat.

500 DPI gives finer stamp detail. Deeper engrave = higher relief = crisper impression. Always test on scrap first.

Low power surface mark — too much power melts the surface.

EVA/craft foam cuts cleanly at low power — high power causes melting and edge fusing. No air assist. Ensure good ventilation.

Heavy cardstock — go fast and light to avoid charring. No air assist to prevent sheet lifting.

Light surface engrave without cutting through. Keep power low.

Go fast to avoid charring the flutes. No air assist — prevents material movement. Pin corners down.

9mm birch requires many passes on diode — CO2 is recommended at this thickness. Pin material flat. Air assist on all passes.

5mm plywood engraves well. Deeper relief: reduce speed or increase power slightly.

5mm plywood requires multiple passes on diode — pin material flat between passes. Air assist essential.

2mm basswood engraves with deep contrast. 300 DPI is the sweet spot — higher increases burn time significantly.

2mm basswood cuts in a single pass on most diode lasers. Air assist keeps the cut clean and reduces char.

Tinted acrylic engraves cleanly — pigment absorbs the beam well. Adjust power for contrast.

Tinted acrylic cuts cleaner than clear on diode lasers because the pigment absorbs the beam. Air assist prevents melt-back.

Ablates spray paint to reveal bare metal. Thinner than powder coat so needs less power. Reduce power if paint splatters. Clean with IPA first.

Ablates powder coat to expose bare metal. Clean with IPA first. Black powder coat gives highest contrast. No Cermark needed.

Ablates powder coat to reveal bare metal beneath. Works on powder coated panels, signs, and flat stock. Clean with IPA first. Black powder coat gives highest contrast. No Cermark needed — laser burns off the coating directly.

Engrave from the BACK side for a clean mirrored result.

Cast acrylic cuts cleaner than extruded.

Bright white engrave. Invert image. Wipe surface clean after.

Clean flame-polished edges. Air assist critical to prevent re-fusing.

Excellent results on veg-tan. Rich dark contrast.

Fast engrave. Good contrast and detail at 254 DPI.

Single pass at full power. Clean cut, minimal char. 33W module is very capable.

3mm plywood in 2 passes at 90% with air assist.

Clear acrylic challenging for diode — 4 passes at full power minimum.

Stainless steel at 20W. Marking spray. High power.

Cork sheet 3mm at 20W. Single pass.

Marble tile at 20W. High power for frosted result.

Cotton at 20W. Light fast pass for texture.

Foam board 5mm at 20W. No air assist.

Bamboo 3mm at 20W. 3 passes. Air assist essential.

Chipboard 2mm at 20W. 2 passes.

Corrugated cardboard at 20W. 2 passes typical.

Rubber stamp at 20W. 300 DPI. Invert design.

Denim engrave at 20W. Worn look. Test power first.

HTV vinyl at 20W. Light score, not full cut.

Faux leather at 20W. Air assist recommended.

Mylar stencil at 20W. Fast and accurate.

EVA foam 6mm at 20W. Skip air assist.

Felt at 20W. Fast single pass. Air assist on.

Copy paper 80gsm at 20W. High speed, low power.

Cardstock 300gsm at 20W. Single pass, high speed.

EVA foam cuts cleanly in one pass at 55%. Low-medium power prevents excessive melting at the cut edge. No air assist. EVA releases fumes — maximum ventilation required. Great for foam stamps, cosplay props, and protective padding inserts.

Felt cuts cleanly on the 33W S30 Pro. No air assist to prevent material blowing. Wool felt gives cleaner edges than synthetic. Good for ornaments, applique, and laser-cut embellishments.

Chipboard cuts very easily on the S30 Pro — one fast clean pass. Great starting point for packaging prototypes and stencils. Air assist on. Excellent results at high speed.

Cotton cuts on the S30 Pro at moderate speed. Keep air assist off to avoid blowing fabric. Use a pin board or honeycomb to hold material flat. Slightly singed edges — test your specific cotton weight. Natural cotton cuts cleaner than polyester blends.

Bamboo engraves well on the S30 Pro. Harder than wood so slightly more power needed. 55% at 3500mm/min gives good contrast. Very popular material for the Sculpfun community — cutting boards, coasters, and utensils. Line interval 0.1mm recommended.

Cedar cuts cleanly in one pass on the 33W S30 Pro — soft grain cooperates well. Air assist helps manage the aromatic smoke. Beautiful reddish cut edges. Strong ventilation required. Single-pass cutting is a key advantage of the 33W module.

Cedar engraves beautifully on the S30 Pro — the 33W diode is well-matched to cedar's softness. Low power gives rich contrast without burning. Aromatic smoke is heavy — use good extraction. Beautiful for home décor, jewelry boxes, and aromatic products.

Alder engraves cleanly on the S30 Pro with fine detail. Medium-density hardwood is forgiving of small power variations. Consistent mark depth. Good for signage, awards, and gift items requiring fine text.

Pine cuts reliably in 2 passes on the S30 Pro at full power. Soft grain makes it one of the better softwoods for 33W diode cutting. Air assist required to manage resin smoke and prevent flare-ups.

Pine's resin content gives excellent contrast on the S30 Pro's 33W diode. Fast engrave at 40% produces warm brown marks. Avoid high power on pine to prevent resin burning. Good ventilation required — pine smoke is heavy with aromatic oils.

Cherry is a great pairing for the S30 Pro — fine grain gives crisp engraving at 33W. 48% at 4000mm/min produces a warm caramel mark. Very consistent results. One of the best materials for high-quality gift engraving on a diode machine.

Oak engraves well on the 33W Sculpfun S30 Pro. Dense hardwood absorbs the diode at 55% power. Rich brown contrast with fine grain detail. Increase to 65% for a darker mark. Use the S30 Pro's air assist for a cleaner result on denser wood.

33W diode; scale up from S9 baseline — community recommends staying under 85–90% max power to preserve tube life. 3000–4000 mm/min at 85% power produces clean marks on black anodize. S30 Pro has built-in auto air assist (LightBurn controlled). Source: forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/i-can-use-a-little-guidance-with-new-sculpfun-s30-pro/109853 + sculpfun.com/blogs/news/settings-guide

Cork engraves cleanly at very low power and high speed. At 33W, 25% is the sweet spot — higher power burns through the cork surface. The S30 Pro's large bed fits a full set of 6 coasters in one job. Engrave at speed to prevent heat build-up in the cork surface.

Two passes for 6mm MDF with the S30 Pro. MDF fumes are toxic — good extraction is essential. The built-in air assist makes a significant difference to edge quality and reduces char. The large bed means you can cut full A4+ MDF panels in one job.

Cardboard cuts instantly at low power on the S30 Pro. The large 600×600mm bed is excellent for full-size packaging prototypes and flat-pack box designs. Keep power well below 40% to avoid ignition risk from the high wattage. Never leave unattended when cutting cardboard.

Removes powder coat cleanly in one pass. Use a rotary attachment with correct steps-per-mm calibrated in LightBurn. The S30 Pro's power means tumbler engraving is fast. Clean tumblers with IPA before engraving for best adhesion results.

Bright white engrave on slate. Invert your image first. The S30 Pro's large bed fits 9 standard 10×10cm coasters in a 3×3 grid — run the whole batch in one job. Wipe clean with a damp cloth after to reveal the full contrast of the white marks against dark stone.

Two passes through 2mm veg-tan leather. The built-in air assist makes a noticeable difference to cut edge quality. Leather fumes require good ventilation — open-frame machines like the S30 Pro need good room airflow or a dedicated enclosure/extractor.

Rich dark engrave at 32% on veg-tan leather. At 33W keep power low for leather — it's easy to over-burn. 32% at 6000mm/min gives deep contrast without cutting through standard 2mm leather. The large bed lets you engrave multiple leather pieces simultaneously.

Baltic birch cuts consistently in one pass. The void-free core and the S30 Pro's power mean reliable results across the full 600mm wide sheet. Excellent for jig templates and production parts where you need zero failed cuts.

6mm basswood in one pass — this is the S30 Pro's headline capability. Air assist is built in and essential for this cut depth. Focus carefully at the top surface. A significant advantage over 20W diodes which need 3-4 passes for the same material.

Very fast raster at 8000mm/min and 30%. The 33W module at 30% gives a warm medium-brown mark. For deeper darker marks increase to 45%. The S30 Pro's large 600×600mm bed is excellent for batch engraving — set up a full sheet of coasters and run them all in one job.

The S30 Pro's 33W compressed beam cuts 3mm basswood in one pass — a major step up from 20W diodes. Built-in air assist keeps the kerf clean and prevents flare-ups. At 75% you preserve the tube life while still getting clean single-pass cuts. A game-changer for diode users who previously needed 2-3 passes.

HDF needs 2 passes at 33W. Very dense material. Air assist on for clean cut and to manage fumes.

33W handles 3mm MDF in one pass. Air assist on to prevent fire.

6mm plywood takes 3 passes. Multiple passes produce slightly more char — clean up with fine sandpaper.

Good leather engrave on Sculpfun. Slightly larger spot than xTool means detail is marginally less sharp at same DPI.

Good starting point for Sculpfun. Slightly larger spot than xTool — try 270 DPI for finer detail. Use dynamic power mode.

What materials can the Sculpfun S30 Pro engrave or cut?

The Sculpfun S30 Pro has community-tested settings for Kraft Paper, Cardstock, Paper, Coated Stainless Steel Tumbler, Plywood, Anodized Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Glass, and 64 more. Results vary by material batch, focus, and ambient conditions — always test on scrap first.

Is the Sculpfun S30 Pro compatible with LightBurn?

Yes, the Sculpfun S30 Pro works natively with LightBurn.

What is the work area of the Sculpfun S30 Pro?

The Sculpfun S30 Pro has a work area of 380×385 mm (approximately 15×15 inches).

What settings should I use to cut Kraft Paper on the Sculpfun S30 Pro?

A community-tested starting point is speed 4000 mm/min, power 18% in a single pass. Always run a test cut on scrap to confirm before committing to your project.

Can the Sculpfun S30 Pro 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.