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6mm Baltic Birch Plywood

This page lists 5 community-tested settings for 6mm Baltic Birch Plywood. Wood is one of the most popular laser engraving materials. Results vary by species, thickness, and grain — always run a test first.


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Sculpfun S30 Pro MaxGlowforge PlusSculpfun SF-A9Glowforge ProSculpfun S30 Pro

5 settings

Sculpfun S30 Pro Max33Wdiode
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Speed200 mm/minPower100%Passes3
💨 Air Assist

6mm birch needs 3 passes at 33W. Glue layers absorb energy unevenly — check sheet flatness. Air assist critical.

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Glowforge Plus45Wco2
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Speed168 glowforge_unitsPower100%Passes1

Thicker plywood. Occasional voids in core may require a 2nd pass. Drop to 150 speed if not cutting cleanly through.

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Sculpfun SF-A940Wdiode
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Speed200 mm/minPower100%Passes3
💨 Air Assist

6mm birch plywood needs 3 passes even at 40W diode. Glue layers absorb energy unevenly — check flatness. Air assist critical.

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Glowforge Pro45Wco2
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Speed168 glowforge_unitsPower100%Passes1

Thicker plywood. Sometimes needs a 2nd pass if there are voids in the core.

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Sculpfun S30 Pro33Wdiode
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Speed200 mm/minPower100%Passes3
💨 Air Assist

6mm plywood takes 3 passes. Multiple passes produce slightly more char — clean up with fine sandpaper.

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