CutChart / workshop reference
CO2 Laser Settings for Plywood
5 manufacturer-published reference rows from Monport match this reference. Each row keeps its exact machine, material, operation, speed and power as printed, with passes where the table prints them, links to the source and states the date we read it. CutChart has not tested these settings. A field the publisher does not print is marked not specified. Material safety statements are quoted from Creality, Epilog Laser and xTool.
Material safety statements from the sources
Plywood
The cited source documents conditions for plywood. They apply to every plywood row on this page.
- Fire:
But most materials are inherently flammable and can be ignited, which may burn the machine and the surroundings.
(Creality, Creality Falcon2 (12W/22W/40W) User Manual, read 2026-09-21) - Ventilation:
Smoke or smells may be produced during laser engraving and cutting. It is recommended to operate in a well-ventilated environment.
(Creality, Creality Falcon2 (12W/22W/40W) User Manual, read 2026-09-21) - Fire:
It is forbidden to leave it unattended while the machine is working.
(Creality, Creality Falcon2 (12W/22W/40W) User Manual, read 2026-09-21) - Fire:
Never operate the laser system unattended.
(Epilog Laser, Reducing Fire Hazards with your Laser, read 2026-09-21) - Check the composition:
Do not engrave or cut any unknown materials.
(xTool, S1 Safety First (Important), read 2026-09-21) - Check the composition:
To protect your health and the life of your machine, always obtain a MSDS for materials about which you are uncertain.
(Epilog Laser, Material Safety and your Laser, read 2026-09-21)
The cited safety pages name wood but not plywood or its adhesive; the Creality Falcon parameter rows print Walnut Plywood and Rosewood Plywood without a glue type.
Reviewed 2026-09-21; expires 2026-12-20. These statements are quoted from the publisher and are not a complete safety procedure.
Source-documented settings
Manufacturer-published reference parameters, not tested by CutChart
Match the machine, material and operation before reading a value. Speed is shown in the source unit and in mm/s, rounded to two decimals. Each row names its publisher and the date we read the document. A field the publisher does not print is shown as not specified; CutChart never fills it in.
5 documented rows match these filters.
1 mm material
| Machine | Material as printed | Operation | Speed | Power | Passes | Fields the table does not print | Source and status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monport 40W CO2 Laser Engraver | Plywood | cut | 17 mm/s (17 mm/s) | 20% | Not specified by Monport |
| Monport, read 2026-09-21. Manufacturer-published reference parameters, not tested by CutChart; reviewed 2026-09-21. |
2 mm material
| Machine | Material as printed | Operation | Speed | Power | Passes | Fields the table does not print | Source and status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monport 40W CO2 Laser Engraver | Plywood | cut | 15 mm/s (15 mm/s) | 23% | Not specified by Monport |
| Monport, read 2026-09-21. Manufacturer-published reference parameters, not tested by CutChart; reviewed 2026-09-21. |
3 mm material
| Machine | Material as printed | Operation | Speed | Power | Passes | Fields the table does not print | Source and status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monport 40W CO2 Laser Engraver | Plywood | cut | 13 mm/s (13 mm/s) | 25% | Not specified by Monport |
| Monport, read 2026-09-21. Manufacturer-published reference parameters, not tested by CutChart; reviewed 2026-09-21. |
4 mm material
| Machine | Material as printed | Operation | Speed | Power | Passes | Fields the table does not print | Source and status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monport 40W CO2 Laser Engraver | Plywood | cut | 7 mm/s (7 mm/s) | 35% | Not specified by Monport |
| Monport, read 2026-09-21. Manufacturer-published reference parameters, not tested by CutChart; reviewed 2026-09-21. |
5 mm material
| Machine | Material as printed | Operation | Speed | Power | Passes | Fields the table does not print | Source and status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monport 40W CO2 Laser Engraver | Plywood | cut | 4 mm/s (4 mm/s) | 45% | Not specified by Monport |
| Monport, read 2026-09-21. Manufacturer-published reference parameters, not tested by CutChart; reviewed 2026-09-21. |
These are each publisher's own parameters for its machine and material. CutChart has not run them. Confirm the exact material, focus, air assist and lens with the manufacturer before use.
Read the evidence in context
Our source process explains the checks behind a row. The speed converter changes units; it does not move a setting to another machine. Check power labels with the optical-watt decoder, and read the safety limits before choosing a material.
Common questions
Can I use a row on another machine?
Each row belongs to the stated machine and configuration. A matching wattage or material name does not establish a setting for another machine.
Why are some fields marked not specified?
The publisher’s table prints speed, power and thickness, and sometimes passes, but not air assist, focus or lens. CutChart shows each unprinted field as not specified rather than filling it in.
Why are some combinations absent?
CutChart publishes a row only when its source, exact machine, material, operation and a sourced material-safety statement meet the reference requirements. An absent row is an unknown answer.
Source documents
5 documents behind the rows and safety statements on this page. Open a document to read every excerpt as printed.
Epilog Laser: Reducing Fire Hazards with your Laser (1 excerpt)
Reducing Fire Hazards with your Laser
Publication date not printed by Epilog Laser · Read · Captured
Never operate the laser system unattended.
Epilog Laser, Reducing Fire Hazards with your Laser, Warnings and Recommendations. Publication date not printed by Epilog Laser · Read · Captured . Read the named field and section in the cited document. The excerpt alone does not establish a complete cutting procedure.
Epilog Laser: Material Safety and your Laser (1 excerpt)
Material Safety and your Laser
Publication date not printed by Epilog Laser · Read · Captured
To protect your health and the life of your machine, always obtain a MSDS for materials about which you are uncertain.
Epilog Laser, Material Safety and your Laser, What happens if you engrave or cut something containing hydrogen or vinyl chloride?. Publication date not printed by Epilog Laser · Read · Captured . Read the named field and section in the cited document. The excerpt alone does not establish a complete cutting procedure.
Creality: Creality Falcon2 (12W/22W/40W) User Manual (3 excerpts)
Creality Falcon2 (12W/22W/40W) User Manual
Publication date not printed by Creality · Read · Captured
When a laser engraver engraves or cuts materials, it casts a high-density laser beam that heats the surface to vaporize materials without burning them. But most materials are inherently flammable and can be ignited, which may burn the machine and the surroundings.
Creality, Creality Falcon2 (12W/22W/40W) User Manual, Security Statement. Publication date not printed by Creality · Read · Captured . Read the named field and section in the cited document. The excerpt alone does not establish a complete cutting procedure.
14. It is forbidden to leave it unattended while the machine is working.
Creality, Creality Falcon2 (12W/22W/40W) User Manual, Security Statement. Publication date not printed by Creality · Read · Captured . Read the named field and section in the cited document. The excerpt alone does not establish a complete cutting procedure.
11. Smoke or smells may be produced during laser engraving and cutting. It is recommended to operate in a well-ventilated environment.
Creality, Creality Falcon2 (12W/22W/40W) User Manual, Security Statement. Publication date not printed by Creality · Read · Captured . Read the named field and section in the cited document. The excerpt alone does not establish a complete cutting procedure.
Monport: Monport 40W CO2 Laser Engraver Recommended Parameters (5 excerpts)
Monport 40W CO2 Laser Engraver Recommended Parameters
Publication date not printed by Monport · Read · Captured
Cutting Thickness of Plywood Material Thickness 1mm 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm Speed(mm/s) 17 15 13 7 4 Power % 20 23 25 35 45
Monport, Monport 40W CO2 Laser Engraver Recommended Parameters, Cutting Thickness of Plywood. Publication date not printed by Monport · Read · Captured . Read the named field and section in the cited document. The excerpt alone does not establish a complete cutting procedure.
Cutting Thickness of Plywood Material Thickness 1mm 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm Speed(mm/s) 17 15 13 7 4 Power % 20 23 25 35 45
Monport, Monport 40W CO2 Laser Engraver Recommended Parameters, Cutting Thickness of Plywood. Publication date not printed by Monport · Read · Captured . Read the named field and section in the cited document. The excerpt alone does not establish a complete cutting procedure.
Cutting Thickness of Plywood Material Thickness 1mm 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm Speed(mm/s) 17 15 13 7 4 Power % 20 23 25 35 45
Monport, Monport 40W CO2 Laser Engraver Recommended Parameters, Cutting Thickness of Plywood. Publication date not printed by Monport · Read · Captured . Read the named field and section in the cited document. The excerpt alone does not establish a complete cutting procedure.
Cutting Thickness of Plywood Material Thickness 1mm 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm Speed(mm/s) 17 15 13 7 4 Power % 20 23 25 35 45
Monport, Monport 40W CO2 Laser Engraver Recommended Parameters, Cutting Thickness of Plywood. Publication date not printed by Monport · Read · Captured . Read the named field and section in the cited document. The excerpt alone does not establish a complete cutting procedure.
Cutting Thickness of Plywood Material Thickness 1mm 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm Speed(mm/s) 17 15 13 7 4 Power % 20 23 25 35 45
Monport, Monport 40W CO2 Laser Engraver Recommended Parameters, Cutting Thickness of Plywood. Publication date not printed by Monport · Read · Captured . Read the named field and section in the cited document. The excerpt alone does not establish a complete cutting procedure.
xTool: S1 Safety First (Important) (1 excerpt)
Publication date not printed by xTool · Read · Captured
Do not engrave or cut any unknown materials. Vaporization or melting of many materials, which include but are not limited to PVC and polycarbonate, may release harmful smoke.
xTool, S1 Safety First (Important), 2. Laser safety. Publication date not printed by xTool · Read · Captured . Read the named field and section in the cited document. The excerpt alone does not establish a complete cutting procedure.
Reference information only. Follow the instructions for your exact machine and material. A listed setting does not establish that a job is safe. Read the safety limits.