CutChart / workshop reference
CO2 Laser Settings for Wood
4 manufacturer-published reference rows from Monport and OMTech 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
Wood
The cited source documents conditions for wood. They apply to every wood row on this page.
- Fire:
Utilizing the Air Assist feature will reduce the instance of flare-ups when working with flammable materials such as acrylic and wood.
(Epilog Laser, Reducing Fire Hazards with your Laser, read 2026-09-21) - Fire:
Since most users cut wood and acrylic, these small pieces that fall into the table tray act just like kindling and can ignite and start a fire.
(Epilog Laser, Reducing Fire Hazards with your Laser, read 2026-09-21) - 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) - Check the composition:
Do not engrave or cut any unknown materials.
(xTool, S1 Safety First (Important), read 2026-09-21)
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.
4 documented rows match these filters.
3 mm material
| Machine | Material as printed | Operation | Speed | Power | Passes | Fields the table does not print | Source and status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMTech Polar 350 | Basswood | engrave | 500 mm/s (500 mm/s) | 50% | Not specified by OMTech |
| OMTech, read 2026-09-21. Manufacturer-published reference parameters, not tested by CutChart; reviewed 2026-09-21. |
| OMTech Polar 350 | Basswood | cut | 65 mm/s (65 mm/s) | 90% | Not specified by OMTech |
| OMTech, read 2026-09-21. Manufacturer-published reference parameters, not tested by CutChart; reviewed 2026-09-21. |
| ONYX-R | Basswood | engrave | 500 mm/s (500 mm/s) | 50% | Not specified by Monport |
| Monport, read 2026-09-21. Manufacturer-published reference parameters, not tested by CutChart; reviewed 2026-09-21. |
| ONYX-R | Basswood | cut | 65 mm/s (65 mm/s) | 90% | 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 (2 excerpts)
Reducing Fire Hazards with your Laser
Publication date not printed by Epilog Laser · Read · Captured
Utilizing the Air Assist feature will reduce the instance of flare-ups when working with flammable materials such as acrylic and wood.
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.
Since most users cut wood and acrylic, these small pieces that fall into the table tray act just like kindling and can ignite and start a fire.
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.
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: Model ONYX-R (2 excerpts)
Publication date not printed by Monport · Read · Captured
Attachment 1 Material Acrylic Basswood Canvas Cardboard Leather MDF Power (W) 50% 50% 25% 45% 30% 40% Engraving Speed 500 500 500 500 500 500 (mm/s) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Power (W) 90% 90% 60% 90% 90% 90% Cutting Speed 35 65 350 200 80 30 (mm/s) 7% 13% 70% 40% 16% 6% Rec. Thickness (mm) 3 3 0.2 2 1.5 3 Resolution (dpi) 400 400 300 400 400 300
Monport, Model ONYX-R, Attachment 1. 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.
Attachment 1 Material Acrylic Basswood Canvas Cardboard Leather MDF Power (W) 50% 50% 25% 45% 30% 40% Engraving Speed 500 500 500 500 500 500 (mm/s) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Power (W) 90% 90% 60% 90% 90% 90% Cutting Speed 35 65 350 200 80 30 (mm/s) 7% 13% 70% 40% 16% 6% Rec. Thickness (mm) 3 3 0.2 2 1.5 3 Resolution (dpi) 400 400 300 400 400 300
Monport, Model ONYX-R, Attachment 1. 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.
OMTech: POLAR 350 | 50W | CO2 Desktop Laser Engraver (2 excerpts)
POLAR 350 | 50W | CO2 Desktop Laser Engraver
Publication date not printed by OMTech · Read · Captured
Basswood 25 50% 500 100% 45 90% 65 13% 3 400
OMTech, POLAR 350 | 50W | CO2 Desktop Laser Engraver, Average Engraving Settings. Publication date not printed by OMTech · Read · Captured . Read the named field and section in the cited document. The excerpt alone does not establish a complete cutting procedure.
Basswood 25 50% 500 100% 45 90% 65 13% 3 400
OMTech, POLAR 350 | 50W | CO2 Desktop Laser Engraver, Average Engraving Settings. Publication date not printed by OMTech · 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.