Im looking for Recommended settings for LightBurn’s Material Test. I have the Falcon 2 40w Laser. I’m actually looking for settings for both the 40w and 20w setup. I’m sure someone has posted them somewhere. I’m new to this and have been searching but haven’t found these recommended settings. I would assume I could use the same material pattern on any piece of wood but I know what happens when one assumes. : )
Thanks in advance.
This is some 40w Falcon2 Pro testing on a 1/2" piece of pine and some basswood plywood.
I saw a rule of thumb to use a max of 80% power on the laser for longevity of the laser. Multiple passes of lower power can make for cleaner fill/engraving. Play with the speeds too.
I used 4x4 grids vs 10 x 10 since it would be quicker and I was not too concerned about granular settings for this testing.
Thanks so much. I appreciate the time it took you to put your response together with photo which was very helpful. I was also thinking about 4x4 or 5x5 grids to save material. I think I heard of 80% setting too but wasn’t sure if that true or not. My plan is to play around with engraving. I’ve done it the old fashion way with a coping saw and router on a few guitar fretboards and it was fun but tedious. I think before I invest in doing it on guitar fret boards using a laser I need to get in a lot of practice. Thanks again for your response.
Agreed. Some sacraficial pieces to test on and keep on hand as references can be very helpful. I do setup known good tested values in the Library in Lightburn too for easy reference for fill, cut and line/letters.
When it comes to LightBurns Material Test for your Falcon 2 40w laser, recommended settings can vary depending on the specific material youre working with. A good starting point is to create a material test grid in LightBurn with varying power and speed settings to find the sweet spot. By the way, while experimenting with lasers, having enhanced connectivity for your business is key. Tools like a digital business card app allow you to easily share your details, website, or portfolio with potential clients or collaborators. It’s a great way to stay connected while showcasing your work.
Yeah, I was looking for best settings for the material test grid. Something that would cover most woods. Basically a grid that I can use on almost everything to get the specific settings I’d need for each type/thickness of wood 2mm up to about 10mm.
That would be a good starting point but do try those grids on different woods too… buy a touch extra for sacraficial pieces to keep on hand with those grids. Between setting up values in your cutting program and keeping the physical pieces, you’ll do yourself a great favor.
