12mm Plywood

80W cuts 12mm plywood in one clean pass. Check lens and mirror alignment before long thick-material runs.

80W cuts 12mm clean in one pass. Check lens and mirror alignment for thick cuts.

55W handles 12mm in one pass. Ensure consistent focus across material.

100W cuts through 12mm plywood in one pass. Ensure good air assist and ventilation.

What are the best laser settings for 12mm Plywood?

A top-rated community setting for 12mm Plywood on the Monport 80W CO2 is speed 250 mm/s, power 15–20%. There are 8 community-tested settings for 12mm Plywood across 4 machines on this page.

Do I need air assist for 12mm Plywood?

50% of the community settings for 12mm Plywood use air assist. Air assist is strongly recommended - it reduces charring and improves cut quality.

What speed and power to cut 12mm Plywood in one pass?

Settings vary by machine wattage. For a 20W diode laser, cutting 12mm Plywood typically requires high power (90–100%) at moderate speed (1500–3000 mm/min) with air assist. CO₂ lasers can cut 12mm material faster - 20–60 mm/s at 50–70% power is common. Check the settings table below for your specific machine.