This page lists 108 community-tested settings for Chipboard 2mm. Paper cuts cleanly on both diode and CO₂ lasers - the key is high speed and low power to avoid charring and burning. Thinner paper (80gsm) needs less power than cardstock (200–300gsm). Air assist is usually not needed and can cause tearing on lightweight sheets.
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108 settings
Materials and accessories that pair well with Chipboard 2mm laser projects.
What are the best laser settings for Chipboard 2mm?
A top-rated community setting for Chipboard 2mm on the OMTech Polar+ 55W is speed 430 mm/s, power 16%. There are 108 community-tested settings for Chipboard 2mm across 49 machines on this page.
Can a diode laser engrave or cut Chipboard 2mm?
Yes - there are 62 community settings for Chipboard 2mm on diode lasers and 46 on CO₂ lasers. CO₂ lasers generally cut faster and cleaner, but modern high-wattage diode lasers handle most paper work well.
Do I need air assist for Chipboard 2mm?
29% of the community settings for Chipboard 2mm use air assist. Air assist is optional for most operations but can improve edge quality on cuts.
Paper is one of the easiest materials to laser cut, but getting clean edges without charring takes the right balance of speed and power. The golden rule: go fast, go light. A 40W CO₂ laser cutting 80gsm copy paper might run at 120 mm/s and only 9% power - barely anything. Diode lasers need a bit more power but the same principle applies.
Lightweight copy paper (75–90gsm) needs the least power and highest speed. Medium cardstock (160–200gsm) can handle slightly more power. Heavy cardstock and chipboard (250–350gsm) may need 2 passes or a modest power increase. The settings in the table above cover this range across the most popular machines.
See also: Cardstock 300gsm, Kraft Paper, Foam Board, Corrugated Cardboard.
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