10mm Plywood

10mm plywood in a single pass — this is where the Nova 35 earns its keep over smaller machines. Air assist is critical to prevent the kerf from igniting deep in the cut. Focus on the top surface; consider splitting focus to midpoint for very consistent results on the thickest boards.

10mm plywood at 60W. Occasional voids in core may need a second pass.

What are the best laser settings for 10mm Plywood?

A top-rated community setting for 10mm Plywood on the Thunder Laser Nova 35 is speed 250 mm/s, power 20–25%. There are 4 community-tested settings for 10mm Plywood across 2 machines on this page.

Do I need air assist for 10mm Plywood?

50% of the community settings for 10mm Plywood use air assist. Air assist is strongly recommended - it reduces charring and improves cut quality.

What speed and power to cut 10mm Plywood in one pass?

Settings vary by machine wattage. For a 20W diode laser, cutting 10mm Plywood typically requires high power (90–100%) at moderate speed (1500–3000 mm/min) with air assist. CO₂ lasers can cut 10mm material faster - 20–60 mm/s at 50–70% power is common. Check the settings table below for your specific machine.