Plywood

Plywood surface engrave for designs. Mask with transfer tape to reduce smoke residue on light wood.

Generic plywood CO2 cut — thickness determines passes. 3–4mm usually 1 pass at these settings. Check for glue voids in cheaper ply.

Plywood surface engrave for designs. Mask with transfer tape to reduce smoke residue on light wood.

Generic plywood CO2 cut — thickness determines passes. 3–4mm usually 1 pass at these settings. Check for glue voids in cheaper ply.

Plywood surface engrave for designs. Mask with transfer tape to reduce smoke residue on light wood.

Generic plywood CO2 cut — thickness determines passes. 3–4mm usually 1 pass at these settings. Check for glue voids in cheaper ply.

Plywood surface engrave for designs. Mask with transfer tape to reduce smoke residue on light wood.

Generic plywood CO2 cut — thickness determines passes. 3–4mm usually 1 pass at these settings. Check for glue voids in cheaper ply.

Plywood surface engrave for designs. Mask with transfer tape to reduce smoke residue on light wood.

Generic plywood CO2 cut — thickness determines passes. 3–4mm usually 1 pass at these settings. Check for glue voids in cheaper ply.

Plywood engrave pass for surface marking and score lines. Adjust DPI to 300+ for photo engraving.

Generic plywood cut — 2 passes for cleaner edge. Pin material flat to avoid shift between passes. Actual passes depend on plywood thickness and glue density.

Plywood engrave pass for surface marking and score lines. Adjust DPI to 300+ for photo engraving.

Generic plywood cut — 2 passes for cleaner edge. Pin material flat to avoid shift between passes. Actual passes depend on plywood thickness and glue density.

Plywood engrave pass for surface marking and score lines. Adjust DPI to 300+ for photo engraving.

Generic plywood cut — 2 passes for cleaner edge. Pin material flat to avoid shift between passes. Actual passes depend on plywood thickness and glue density.

Plywood engrave pass for surface marking and score lines. Adjust DPI to 300+ for photo engraving.

Generic plywood cut — 2 passes for cleaner edge. Pin material flat to avoid shift between passes. Actual passes depend on plywood thickness and glue density.

Plywood engrave pass for surface marking and score lines. Adjust DPI to 300+ for photo engraving.

Generic plywood cut — 2 passes for cleaner edge. Pin material flat to avoid shift between passes. Actual passes depend on plywood thickness and glue density.

Plywood engrave pass for surface marking and score lines. Adjust DPI to 300+ for photo engraving.

Generic plywood cut — 2 passes for cleaner edge. Pin material flat to avoid shift between passes. Actual passes depend on plywood thickness and glue density.

Generic plywood varies by species and glue. Test first.

3mm plywood needs 5 passes at full power on 5W Falcon.

3mm plywood in 3 passes at full power on 10W M1.

Plywood one pass at 58% on 100W.

Plywood in one pass at 65% on 80W.

Plywood 2 passes on galvo CO2.

Plywood in 2 passes at 85% with air assist.

Plywood varies — 2 passes at 85% covers most 3mm stock on K40.

Plywood glue layers may need 2 passes for reliability.

Plywood in 2 passes at 85% with air assist.

3mm plywood in 3 passes at full power for 10W.

Plywood varies — 65% covers most 3mm stock in one pass.

Plywood glue layers can resist — 2 passes at full power for reliability.

Generic plywood varies by glue. 75% power typical for 3mm stock.

3mm plywood cuts in one pass at 85% with air assist.

3mm plywood in 3 passes at full power for 10W diode.

3mm plywood in 2 passes at 90% with air assist.

Plywood quality varies. 2 passes at 85% handles most 3mm stock.

Generic plywood varies — test first. 2 passes at 80% typical for 3mm.

4mm is at the limit for 10W diode. Results vary depending on glue content. Consider 20W for anything over 3mm regularly.

20W cuts 3mm birch ply in a single pass — huge advantage over 10W. Clean edges. Air assist keeps cut clean.

Glowforge Proofgrade setting adapted for generic birch. Clean single-pass cut. Masking tape on both sides prevents surface marks.

Good general setting. Glue layers may show as banding on cut edges — normal.

What are the best laser settings for Plywood?

A top-rated community setting for Plywood on the Glowforge Pro is speed 450 mm/s, power 22–30%. There are 105 community-tested settings for Plywood across 50 machines on this page.

Can a diode laser engrave or cut Plywood?

Yes — there are 61 community settings for Plywood on diode lasers and 44 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 Plywood?

59% of the community settings for Plywood use air assist. Air assist is strongly recommended — it reduces charring and improves cut quality.