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Cherry 3mm

13 settings7 machines

This page lists 13 community-tested settings for Cherry 3mm. 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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Top setting per machine

MachineOpSpeedPowerPasses
Sculpfun S9engrave4000 mm/min70%1
Glowforge Proengrave310 mm/s18%1
Glowforge Basicengrave270 mm/s22%1
OMTech 40W CO2engrave290 mm/s20%1
Sculpfun S30 Proengrave6500 mm/min48%1
xTool S1engrave7000 mm/min42%1
xTool D1 Proengrave5500 mm/min60%1

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Sculpfun S9Glowforge ProGlowforge BasicOMTech 40W CO2Sculpfun S30 ProxTool S1xTool D1 Pro

13 settings

Sculpfun S910Wdiode
engrave
Speed4000 mm/minPower70%Passes1
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Glowforge Pro45Wco2
engrave
Speed310 mm/sPower18%Passes1DPI300
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Glowforge Pro45Wco2
cut
Speed20 mm/sPower58%Passes1
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Glowforge Basic40Wco2
engrave
Speed270 mm/sPower22%Passes1DPI300
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Glowforge Basic40Wco2
cut
Speed16 mm/sPower62%Passes1
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OMTech 40W CO240Wco2
engrave
Speed290 mm/sPower20%Passes1DPI300
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OMTech 40W CO240Wco2
cut
Speed18 mm/sPower58%Passes1
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Sculpfun S30 Pro33Wdiode
engrave
Speed6500 mm/minPower48%Passes1
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Sculpfun S30 Pro33Wdiode
cut
Speed3200 mm/minPower70%Passes2
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xTool S140Wdiode
engrave
Speed7000 mm/minPower42%Passes1
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xTool S140Wdiode
cut
Speed3800 mm/minPower65%Passes1
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xTool D1 Pro20Wdiode
engrave
Speed5500 mm/minPower60%Passes1
💨 Air Assist

Rich brown engrave tone — popular for gifts.

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xTool D1 Pro20Wdiode
cut
Speed2000 mm/minPower90%Passes2
💨 Air Assist

Cherry has beautiful warm engrave tone. Cut edges stay clean with air assist.

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Materials

Supplies to have on hand

Materials and accessories that pair well with Cherry 3mm laser projects.

Transfer TapeMask wood before engraving to protect from scorch marks.
Painters TapeBudget masking for protecting wood grain during engraving.
Tung Oil FinishFood-safe finish that deepens laser engraving contrast.
3mm Basswood SheetsMost popular laser cutting wood — clean edges, consistent grain.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best laser settings for Cherry 3mm?

A top-rated community setting for Cherry 3mm on the Sculpfun S9 is speed 4000 mm/min, power 70%. There are 13 community-tested settings for Cherry 3mm across 7 machines on this page.

Can a diode laser engrave or cut Cherry 3mm?

Yes — there are 7 community settings for Cherry 3mm on diode lasers and 6 on CO₂ lasers. CO₂ lasers generally cut faster and cleaner, but modern high-wattage diode lasers handle most wood work well.

Do I need air assist for Cherry 3mm?

46% of the community settings for Cherry 3mm use air assist. Air assist is optional for most operations but can improve edge quality on cuts.

What speed and power to cut Cherry 3mm in one pass?

Settings vary by machine wattage. For a 20W diode laser, cutting Cherry 3mm typically requires high power (90–100%) at moderate speed (1500–3000 mm/min) with air assist. CO₂ lasers can cut 3mm material faster — 20–60 mm/s at 50–70% power is common. Check the settings table below for your specific machine.

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