2 community-tested settings for engrave 3mm Clear Acrylic on the xTool F1 Ultra (UV). Always run a test on scrap material first.
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These 2 settings cover engrave 3mm Clear Acrylic on the xTool F1 Ultra (UV) (2W UV laser). Cast acrylic engraves more cleanly than extruded; for cutting, a single clean pass at the right speed usually beats multiple passes.
2 settings
What speed should I use to engrave 3mm Clear Acrylic on the xTool F1 Ultra (UV)?
The top-rated community setting uses 400 mm/s at 25% power. Frosted mark inside clear acrylic. No yellowing unlike CO2.
Can the xTool F1 Ultra (UV) cut 3mm Clear Acrylic?
Cutting 3mm Clear Acrylic on the xTool F1 Ultra (UV) may be possible but no verified cut settings have been submitted yet. You can contribute your own tested settings using the button above.
How many passes does the xTool F1 Ultra (UV) need to engrave 3mm Clear Acrylic?
Settings here range from 1 to 2 passes. Multiple passes give a cleaner edge but increase the risk of material shift — always pin or tape your material flat before running.
Do I need air assist for 3mm Clear Acrylic on the xTool F1 Ultra (UV)?
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 Clear Acrylic on the xTool F1 Ultra (UV)?
Settings here use 500 DPI. Higher DPI gives finer detail but significantly increases burn time — 300 DPI is a good balance for most projects.
What software do I use with the xTool F1 Ultra (UV) for 3mm Clear Acrylic?
The xTool F1 Ultra (UV) works with xTool Creative Space and LightBurn. Enter the speed, power, and passes directly into your software's layer settings — no conversion needed.
Templates ready to cut on your xTool F1 Ultra (UV) once you've dialed in the settings.
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