Laser engraving speed chart: 12 types of materials

Aspiring engravers often have difficulty determining the ideal settings for their laser engraving machines. Fortunately, a comprehensive laser engraving speed chart has been compiled to aid in this process.

This chart provides detailed information on recommended power, speed, and engraving depth for various materials based on the power of the engraving machine.

By using this chart, engravers can achieve accurate and efficient results when working with materials such as acrylic, leather, glass, marble and more.

1. Engraving machine power 25W

Material Write step distance 25W
Speed Power Recording Depth
Acrylic 0.06mm 500mm/s 35-45% 0.4mm
Leather 0.1mm 500mm/s 30-40% 0.2mm
Glass 0.1mm 500mm/s 45-55% 0.2mm
Marble 0.15-0.2mm 400mm/s 50-60% Surface finishing
Lacquer sculptures 0.1mm 600mm/s 35-45% 0.1mm
Two-tone panels 0.06mm 500mm/s 30-40% 0.2mm
Wooden boards 0.05mm 500mm/s 25-35% 0.1mm
Density Plates 0.04mm 500mm/s 25-35% 0.1mm
Crystal 0.06mm 500mm/s 30-40% Surface finishing
Rubber Sheets 0.05mm 200mm/s 80-90% 0.5mm
Ceramics 0.1mm 300mm/s 70-80% Surface finishing
Bamboo 0.05mm 600mm/s 40-50% 0.1mm

2. Engraving machine power 40W

Material Write step distance 40W
Speed Power Recording Depth
Acrylic 0.06mm 450mm/s 30-40% 0.5mm
Leather 0.1mm 450mm/s 20-30% 0.2mm
Glass 0.1mm 450mm/s 35-45% 0.2mm
Marble 0.15-0.2mm 400mm/s 40-50% Surface finishing
Lacquer sculptures 0.1mm 500mm/s 20-30% 0.1mm
Two-tone panels 0.06mm 450mm/s 20-30% 0.2mm
Wooden boards 0.05mm 450mm/s 15-25% 0.1mm
Density Plates 0.04mm 450mm/s 15-25% 0.1mm
Crystal 0.06mm 450mm/s 20-30% Surface finishing
Rubber Sheets 0.05mm 300mm/s 70-80% 0.5mm
Ceramics 0.1mm 350mm/s 60-70% Surface finishing
Bamboo 0.05mm 500mm/s 30-40% 0.1mm

3. Engraving machine power 60W

Material Write step distance 60W
Speed Power Recording Depth
Acrylic 0.06mm 400mm/s 20%-30% 0.5mm
Leather 0.1mm 400mm/s 15-25% 0.2mm
Glass 0.1mm 400mm/s 30-40% 0.2mm
Marble 0.15-0.2mm 400mm/s 30-40% Surface finishing
Lacquer sculptures 0.1mm 450mm/s 10-20% 0.1mm
Two-tone panels 0.06mm 400mm/s 15-25% 0.2mm
Wooden boards 0.05mm 400mm/s 10-20% 0.1mm
Density Plates 0.04mm 400mm/s 10-20% 0.1mm
Crystal 0.06mm 400mm/s 10-20% Surface finishing
Rubber Sheets 0.05mm 400mm/s 60-70% 0.5mm
Ceramics 0.1mm 400mm/s 50-60% Surface finishing
Bamboo 0.05mm 400mm/s 20-30% 0.1mm

4. Engraving machine power 80-200W

Material Write step distance 80-200W（Recording is not recommended.）
Speed Power Recording Depth
Acrylic 0.06mm 350mm/s Approximately 30% > 1mm
Leather 0.1mm 350mm/s Approximately 25% > 0.5mm
Glass 0.1mm 350mm/s Approximately 30% > 0.3mm
Marble 0.15-0.2mm 350mm/s Approximately 35% > 0.1mm
Lacquer sculptures 0.1mm 300mm/s Approximately 25% 0.1mm – 0.2mm
Two-tone panels 0.06mm 300mm/s Approximately 20% > 0.3mm
Wooden boards 0.05mm 300mm/s Approximately 20% > 0.3mm
Density Plates 0.04mm 300mm/s Approximately 20% > 0.3
Crystal 0.06mm 300mm/s Approximately 20% > 0.1
Rubber Sheets 0.05mm 400mm/s Approximately 50% > 0.5mm
Ceramics 0.1mm 400mm/s Approximately 40% > 0.1mm
Bamboo 0.05mm 400mm/s Approximately 20% > 0.1mm

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