6mm Plywood (Birch)

Equivalent to ~20mm/s. Boss official chart (bosslaser.com/laser-settings/) lists Sande plywood 1/4" at 100W: 70% power / speed 20 (native). Baltic birch at similar thickness aligns. Cross-referenced with Noisebridge 100W settings wiki and settingsmag.com. Voids or knots in lesser-grade ply may need 2 passes. High air assist. Power cap at 75% to preserve tube life.

Equivalent to ~15mm/s. From LightBurn forum (forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/ruida-64xxg-c02-laser-80w-for-cutting-9mm-deep-into-18mm-plywood/18673) and community LA Hobby Guy (lahobbyguy.com). Voids in cheap plywood require 2 passes; premium birch (Baltic BB grade) often cuts in 1 pass at same settings. High air assist (20+ PSI). Keep power ≤80% to protect tube.

What are the best laser settings for 6mm Plywood (Birch)?

A top-rated community setting for 6mm Plywood (Birch) on the Boss LS-1630 is speed 1200 mm/min, power 75%. There are 2 community-tested settings for 6mm Plywood (Birch) across 2 machines on this page.

Do I need air assist for 6mm Plywood (Birch)?

100% of the community settings for 6mm Plywood (Birch) use air assist. Air assist is strongly recommended — it reduces charring and improves cut quality.

What speed and power to cut 6mm Plywood (Birch) in one pass?

Settings vary by machine wattage. For a 20W diode laser, cutting 6mm Plywood (Birch) typically requires high power (90–100%) at moderate speed (1500–3000 mm/min) with air assist. CO₂ lasers can cut 6mm material faster — 20–60 mm/s at 50–70% power is common. Check the settings table below for your specific machine.