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Plywood

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Birch and Baltic birch plywood is a layered wood product commonly used for laser cutting structural or decorative pieces. It cuts cleanly when void-free and engraves with good contrast.

Quality varies hugely. Cheap craft-store ply has glue voids that stop the laser and leave charred edges. Invest in Baltic birch or laser-grade plywood for consistent results.

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xTool D1 Pro10Wdiode
4mm birch plycut
Speed180 mm/minPower100%Passes3
💨 Air Assist

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

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xTool D1 Pro10Wdiode
3mm poplar plycut
Speed280 mm/minPower100%Passes2
💨 Air Assist

Poplar ply is cheaper than birch and cuts similarly. Grain is less attractive but fine for functional pieces and jigs.

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Atomstack S20 Pro20Wdiode
3mm birch plycut
Speed500 mm/minPower90%Passes1
💨 Air Assist

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

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Glowforge Pro45Wco2
3mm Baltic birchcut
Speed200 mm/sPower75%Passes1
💨 Air Assist

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

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xTool D1 Pro10Wdiode
3mm birch plycut
Speed250 mm/minPower100%Passes3
💨 Air Assist

3 passes with air assist usually clears. Check glue knots with a weeding tool before removing. Kerf approx 0.15mm.

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xTool D1 Pro10Wdiode
3mm birch plyengrave
Speed3500 mm/minPower55%Passes1DPI254
💨 Air Assist

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

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