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6mm MDF

This page lists 6 community-tested settings for 6mm MDF. 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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Monport 80W CO2OMTech 40W CO2Thunder Laser Nova 35OMTech 60W CO2xTool P2xTool S1

6 settings

Monport 80W CO280Wco2
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Speed22 mm/sPower52%Passes1
💨 Air Assist

6mm MDF single pass. Clean edges. Monport 80W has solid beam quality for the price point.

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OMTech 40W CO240Wco2
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Speed8 mm/sPower62%Passes2
💨 Air Assist

6mm MDF is consistent — no voids like plywood. 2 passes. Heavy fumes — ventilate well.

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Thunder Laser Nova 3560Wco2
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Speed18 mm/sPower55%Passes1
💨 Air Assist

Single pass 6mm MDF. Consistent results across whole bed.

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OMTech 60W CO260Wco2
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Speed18 mm/sPower55%Passes1
💨 Air Assist

60W cuts 6mm MDF cleanly in one pass. Good for thick sign blanks.

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xTool P255Wco2
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Speed50 mm/sPower55%Passes1
💨 Air Assist

Single pass through 6mm MDF. Clean edge, minimal char with air assist.

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xTool S140Wdiode
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Speed300 mm/minPower100%Passes2
💨 Air Assist

6mm MDF needs 2 passes even at 40W. No framing issues noted.

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What Makers Say

★★★★★5.0· 6 reviews
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★★★★★

"Used it with a Glowforge — engraved beautifully with no changes. I will be purchasing more digital downloads from this shop."

Anna

★★★★★

"I was struggling with lining up my NFC business cards. I was able to not only line them up much better but also do multiple cards at once — making that job so much easier."

Camp

★★★★★

"Excellent quality and design. Cut clean and neat!"

LYNN

★★★★★

"Great jigs. Appreciate the time saved not having to build this from scratch!"

Bruce

★★★★★

"Excellent quality. Item as described. Expectations exceeded."

Michael

★★★★★

"This template made my slate coasters so much easier. 4×4 coasters from Michaels drop in easily and are easy to remove. Def worth it."

chris

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