Sculpfun SF-A9 — 3mm Mirrored Acrylic
2 community-tested settings for engraving 3mm Mirrored Acrylic on the Sculpfun SF-A9. Always run a test on scrap material first.
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These 2 settings cover engrave 3mm Mirrored Acrylic on the Sculpfun SF-A9 (40W diode laser). Cast acrylic engraves more cleanly than extruded; for cutting, a single clean pass at the right speed usually beats multiple passes.
2 settings
Frequently asked questions
What speed should I use to engrave 3mm Mirrored Acrylic on the Sculpfun SF-A9?
The top-rated community setting uses 7000 mm/min at null% power. Engrave from the BACK side for a clean mirrored result.
How many passes does the Sculpfun SF-A9 need to engrave 3mm Mirrored Acrylic?
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 Mirrored Acrylic on the Sculpfun SF-A9?
Air assist is not flagged as required for these settings, but it is good practice during cutting operations to keep the lens clean and reduce char buildup.
What DPI should I use to engrave 3mm Mirrored Acrylic on the Sculpfun SF-A9?
Settings here use 254 DPI. For photographic detail or fine artwork, consider testing at higher DPI, but expect longer run times.
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Templates ready to cut on your Sculpfun SF-A9 once you've dialed in the settings.
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