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Trotec Speedy 400 Settings & Speeds

Updated August 2026 ยท 9 tested settings ยท 5 materials

Accessories

Essential laser accessories

Every Trotec Speedy 400 owner eventually needs these. Goggles first: always.

Laser safety goggles: diode (450nm)OD5+ rated at 450nm. Required for any open-frame diode laser.Shop on Amazon โ†’
Honeycomb cutting bed (400ร—400mm)Lifts work off the bed, prevents flashback marks, improves airflow under material.Shop on Amazon โ†’
6-inch digital calipersMeasure material thickness before entering settings: essential for consistent focus.Shop on Amazon โ†’
Welding fire blanketFibreglass blanket under and around the machine: standard laser safety recommendation.Shop on Amazon โ†’
Photoelectric smoke alarmMount above the machine: photoelectric type responds faster to laser fumes than ionisation.Shop on Amazon โ†’
Lens cleaning wipes (Zeiss)Keep the laser lens clean: residue reduces power and causes inconsistent burns.Shop on Amazon โ†’
Laser safety goggles: CO2 (10600nm)CO2 wavelength passes straight through diode goggles. Use CO2-rated eye protection only.Shop on Amazon โ†’
6-inch inline duct fanCO2 machines need more CFM than diode: a 6-inch fan handles larger cabinet volumes.Shop on Amazon โ†’
Laser alignment target paperThermo paper for checking CO2 beam alignment at each mirror: essential after moving the machine.Shop on Amazon โ†’
Honeycomb cutting bed (600ร—400mm)Larger honeycomb for machines with wider work areas: xTool S1, OMTech 60W+.Shop on Amazon โ†’
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The Trotec Speedy 400 is a 80W co2 laser engraver with a 1016ร—610mm work area and works with Trotec Ruby. This page lists 9 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.


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Power80W
Laser Typeco2
Work Area1016ร—610mm
Software
Trotec Ruby
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Materials covered

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9 settings

Slateengrave
Speed400 mm/sPower30%Passes1
๐Ÿ’จ Air Assist

Same 100W CO2 tube class as the Boss LS-1630.

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Genuine Leatherengrave
Speed400 mm/sPower18%Passes1

Same 100W CO2 tube class as the Boss LS-1630.

Buy Genuine Leather โ†’
Genuine Leathercut
Speed22 mm/sPower50โ€“55%Passes1
๐Ÿ’จ Air Assist

Same 100W CO2 tube class as the Boss LS-1630.

Buy Genuine Leather โ†’
3mm MDFengrave
Speed5500 mm/minPower25โ€“30%Passes1

Same 100W CO2 tube class as the Boss LS-1630.

Buy 3mm MDF โ†’
3mm MDFcut
Speed1800 mm/minPower65%Passes1
๐Ÿ’จ Air Assist

Same 100W CO2 tube class as the Boss LS-1630.

Buy 3mm MDF โ†’
3mm Clear Acrylicengrave
Speed250 mm/sPower10โ€“15%Passes1

No direct LS-1630 acrylic engrave on file โ€” 55-60W-class baseline used as a conservative starting point.

Buy 3mm Clear Acrylic โ†’
3mm Clear Acryliccut
Speed38 mm/sPower50%Passes1
๐Ÿ’จ Air Assist

Same 100W CO2 tube class as the Boss LS-1630.

Buy 3mm Clear Acrylic โ†’
3mm Basswood Plywoodengrave
Speed500 mm/sPower20%Passes1

Same 100W CO2 tube class as the Boss LS-1630.

Buy 3mm Basswood Plywood โ†’
3mm Basswood Plywoodcut
Speed50 mm/sPower25%Passes1
๐Ÿ’จ Air Assist

Same 100W CO2 tube class as the Boss LS-1630 โ€” settings transfer directly.

Buy 3mm Basswood Plywood โ†’

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From the Blog

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Frequently Asked Questions

What materials can the Trotec Speedy 400 engrave or cut?

The Trotec Speedy 400 has community-tested settings for Slate, Genuine Leather, 3mm MDF, 3mm Clear Acrylic, 3mm Basswood Plywood. Results vary by material batch, focus, and ambient conditions: always test on scrap first.

Is the Trotec Speedy 400 compatible with LightBurn?

The Trotec Speedy 400 uses Trotec Ruby. LightBurn compatibility may be possible via a community-built device profile.

What is the work area of the Trotec Speedy 400?

The Trotec Speedy 400 has a work area of 1016ร—610 mm (approximately 40ร—24 inches).

What settings should I use to cut Genuine Leather on the Trotec Speedy 400?

A community-tested starting point is speed 22 mm/s, power 50โ€“55% in a single pass. Enable air assist for a cleaner edge. Always run a test cut on scrap to confirm before committing to your project.

What can a COโ‚‚ laser like the Trotec Speedy 400 cut that a diode laser cannot?

COโ‚‚ lasers can cut and engrave clear acrylic, glass (with care), fabric, and thicker wood more cleanly than diode lasers, because the COโ‚‚ wavelength is absorbed by materials that are transparent to diode light. This makes the Trotec Speedy 400 more versatile for craft and production use.

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