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Glowforge Pro Laser Settings

1 setting tested on the Glowforge Pro, a 45W CO2 laser, covering other. Select a material for its full settings, notes, and photos.

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Glowforge Pro cutting settings

MaterialSpeedPowerPasses
1/8” MDFOther170 mm/s0%1

Before you run these settings

Settings vary between individual machines, even of the same model: lens, focus, alignment, air assist, and the exact material all change the result. Run a small test grid on scrap from the same sheet first, never leave the laser unattended, and never cut PVC or vinyl.

Settings for other lasers

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