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xTool F1 Ultra (UV) Settings & Speeds

Updated May 2026 · 36 tested settings · 28 materials

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The xTool F1 Ultra (UV) is a 2W uv laser engraver and works with xTool Creative Space, LightBurn. This page lists 36 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 xTool F1 Ultra (UV) uses a 355nm UV laser which marks glass, ceramics, stone, and most plastics cold — meaning no heat damage, no coating required. UV lasers are photochemical rather than thermal, so they leave extremely fine, high-contrast marks on materials that normal diode or CO₂ lasers struggle with. The F1 Ultra UV is used for marking wine glasses, coffee mugs, phone cases, and acrylic without leaving burn discolouration. It pairs well with the fiber module for a single machine that covers both metal and non-metal marking.


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+ 3mm Basswood+ 3mm MDF

36 settings

3mm Mirrored Acrylic
Speed300Passes1DPI300

Engrave from the BACK side for a clean mirrored result.

3mm Mirrored Acrylic
Speed110Passes1
3mm Clear Acrylic (Cast)
Speed350Passes1DPI300
3mm Clear Acrylic (Cast)
Speed120Passes1

Cast acrylic cuts cleanly with UV — cold process, no yellowing.

Feltcut
Speed500 mm/sPower42%Passes1

UV cuts felt without melting. Cleaner edge than IR.

Buy Felt
Corkengrave
Speed500 mm/sPower35%Passes1

Clean UV engrave on cork coasters.

Buy Cork
Basswoodengrave
Speed600 mm/sPower45%Passes1DPI500

UV engraves basswood with sharp detail. Less char than IR diode.

Buy Basswood
EVA Foam 3mmcut
Speed500 mm/sPower40%Passes1

UV cuts EVA foam without melting edges. Cleaner than diode.

Buy EVA Foam 3mm
Cardstockcut
Speed400 mm/sPower35%Passes1

UV cuts cardstock cleanly. No burning edge like IR.

Buy Cardstock
Bamboo Cutting Boardengrave
Speed500 mm/sPower42%Passes1DPI500

UV on bamboo boards — no carbonisation haze, food-safe result.

Buy Bamboo Cutting Board
Bambooengrave
Speed600 mm/sPower40%Passes1DPI500

UV gives clean dark mark on bamboo with minimal smoke.

Buy Bamboo
Faux Leatherengrave
Speed400 mm/sPower32%Passes1DPI500

UV engraves faux leather without burning smell. Very fine detail.

Buy Faux Leather
Slate (coaster)engrave
Speed250 mm/sPower50%Passes1

Clean white frost on slate coasters. UV is ideal for stone.

Buy Slate (coaster)
3mm Black Acrylicengrave
Speed500 mm/sPower30%Passes1

Light frosted mark on black acrylic. Subtle but readable.

Buy 3mm Black Acrylic
Genuine Leatherengrave
Speed500 mm/sPower30%Passes1DPI500

UV engraves leather without burning smell. Clean edge detail.

Buy Genuine Leather
Anodized Aluminumengrave
Speed400 mm/sPower35%Passes1

UV on anodized gives clean mark. Useful if fiber head not available.

Buy Anodized Aluminum
Stainless Steelmark
Speed200 mm/sPower60%Passes1

UV can mark stainless but slower than fiber. Good for mixed-material jobs.

Buy Stainless Steel
Slateengrave
Speed250 mm/sPower50%Passes1

White mark on slate coasters. UV works better than diode on dense stone.

Buy Slate
Marble Tileengrave
Speed200 mm/sPower45%Passes1

Detailed engraving on marble. UV gives clean edges with no carbonization.

White Acrylicengrave
Speed450 mm/sPower28%Passes1

Dark mark on white acrylic. High contrast result.

3mm Clear Acrylicengrave
Speed400 mm/sPower25%Passes1DPI500

Frosted mark inside clear acrylic. No yellowing unlike CO2.

Buy 3mm Clear Acrylic
Ceramic Mugengrave
Speed200 mm/sPower45%Passes1DPI600

Rotary required. UV marks food-safe ceramic without coatings.

Ceramic Tileengrave
Speed250 mm/sPower45%Passes1DPI600

Deep white frost on ceramic tile. No coating needed.

Buy Ceramic Tile
Glassengrave
Speed300 mm/sPower35%Passes1DPI600

Frost effect on clear glass. UV doesn't crack glass like IR.

Buy Glass
Craft Felt 3mmcut
Speed80 mm/sPower90%Passes1
Cork Sheet 3mmcut
Speed50 mm/sPower95%Passes1
Bamboo 3mmengrave
Speed300 mm/sPower80%Passes1
Buy Bamboo 3mm
Kraft Papercut
Speed120 mm/sPower90%Passes1
Buy Kraft Paper
Cardstock 300gsmcut
Speed100 mm/sPower95%Passes1

UV cuts paper/card very precisely — extremely fine detail possible.

Buy Cardstock 300gsm
Black Anodized Aluminummark
Speed600 mm/sPower90%Passes1
Anodized Aluminummark
Speed400 mm/sPower90%Passes1
Buy Anodized Aluminum
Stainless Steelmark
Speed100 mm/sPower100%Passes2

UV has low absorption on bare stainless. Results variable — fiber laser preferred for bare metals.

Buy Stainless Steel
3mm Clear Acrylicengrave
Speed300 mm/sPower70%Passes2

UV creates white frosted marks in clear acrylic — visible from the side.

Buy 3mm Clear Acrylic
White Acrylicengrave
Speed200 mm/sPower85%Passes1

UV marks white acrylic directly (no coating). Produces grey/dark marks on white surface.

Glassmark
Speed200 mm/sPower80%Passes1
Buy Glass
Glassengrave
Speed150 mm/sPower90%Passes1

UV laser marks glass directly — no coating needed. Cool frosted finish. Multiple passes darken result.

Buy Glass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What materials can the xTool F1 Ultra (UV) engrave or cut?

The xTool F1 Ultra (UV) has community-tested settings for 3mm Mirrored Acrylic, 3mm Clear Acrylic (Cast), Felt, Cork, Basswood, EVA Foam 3mm, Cardstock, Bamboo Cutting Board, and 20 more. Results vary by material batch, focus, and ambient conditions — always test on scrap first.

Is the xTool F1 Ultra (UV) compatible with LightBurn?

Yes, the xTool F1 Ultra (UV) works natively with LightBurn, as well as xTool Creative Space.

What settings should I use to cut Felt on the xTool F1 Ultra (UV)?

A community-tested starting point is speed 500 mm/s, power 42% in a single pass. Always run a test cut on scrap to confirm before committing to your project.

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