Table of Speeds and Powers for the Neon

There are numerous materials that can be subjected to laser cutting and engraving, offering a wide range of options to explore with your Neon. Except for certain materials, such as PVC and Vinyl, which can be harmful when cut, the list of compatible materials is extensive.

Since the laser essentially "burns" the material to perform the cut or engraving, it is natural to expect that the required power will vary according to the type of material. For example, the power required to cut paper will be considerably different from that required to cut wood.

Even within the category of papers, there may be variations in the finish depending on the parameters used. Some papers may present a better finish with certain adjustments, while others may require a series of tests to find the ideal setting.

To ensure both the quality of the finish and the feasibility of cutting a particular material, it is essential to conduct practical tests. We have developed an article where we provide tests with different parameter settings, allowing you to determine the best options for your specific materials and applications.

The values presented in the table below are an initial reference and a starting point for configuring the cutting parameters. However, it is important to note that these values may vary depending on the composition of the material, the depth of the engraving, and other specific factors. We suggest reading the article "The influence of speed and power for the same material" to better understand these nuances and create your own personalized table.

Table

Material	Specification	Objective	Power	Speed
Acrylic	2mm	Cut	100	12
Acrylic	3mm	Cut	100	10
Acrylic	4mm	Cut	100	5
Acrylic	6mm	Cut	100	3
Acrylic	Indifferent	Fill	5	100
EVA	1.6mm	Cut	20	40
EVA	2mm	Cut	20	25
EVA	8mm	Cut	30	5
EVA	10mm	Cut	50	15
EVA	Indifferent	Outline	10	25
EVA	Indifferent	Fill	5	100
EVA with Glitter Adhesive	2mm	Cut	25	15
EVA with Adhesive	1.5mm	Cut	20	18
EVA with Glitter	2mm	Cut	20	25
Felt	1.2mm	Cut	20	50
Felt	3mm	Cut	25	22
Felt	Indifferent	Outline	7	50
Felt	Indifferent	Fill	5	100
Paper	90g	Cut	10	50
Paper	120g	Cut	10	45
Paper	180g	Cut	10	30
Paper	250g	Cut	10	15
Paper	90g	Outline	8	20
Paper	90g	Fill	15	100
XPS	5mm	Cut	25	18
Petg	0.5mm	Cut	50	12
Acetate	1mm	Cut	30	18
Eco Leather (PU)	0.5mm	Cut	40	20
Eco Leather (PU)	Indifferent	Outline	3	10
Eco Leather (PU)	Indifferent	Fill	1	100
Bamboo	3mm	Cut	100	10
Bamboo	5mm	Cut	100	4-5
Bamboo	Indifferent	Outline	15	40
Bamboo	Indifferent	Fill	15	100
Virola Plywood	2.8mm	Cut	100	12
Marfim Plywood	2.8mm	Cut	100	12
Curupixá Plywood	1.8mm	Cut	100	10
Tauari Plywood	1.8mm	Cut	100	10
Amapá Plywood	1.8mm	Cut	100	10
Plywood	Indifferent	Fill	15	100
Sucupira Wood	2.5mm	Cut	100	12
Sucupira Wood	Indifferent	Outline	20	40
Sucupira Wood	Indifferent	Fill	15	100
Pine MDF	3mm	Cut	100	10
Pine MDF	6mm	Cut	100	3
Pine MDF	Indifferent	Outline	20	40
Pine MDF	Indifferent	Fill	15	100
Balsa	1.5mm	Cut	40	60-65
Balsa	Indifferent	Outline	15	40
Balsa	Indifferent	Fill	15	100
Leather Paper	Indifferent	Outline	15	40
Leather Paper	Indifferent	Fill	10	100
Holler Cardboard	1.8mm	Cut	100	12
Holler Cardboard	2mm	Cut	100	10
Holler Cardboard	3mm	Cut	100	7
Holler Cardboard	Indifferent	Crease	100	30
Holler Cardboard	Indifferent	Outline	10	40
Holler Cardboard	Indifferent	Fill	10	100
Fabric	Organza	Cut	12	80
Fabric	Satin	Cut	8/9	80/90
Orange Stamp Rubber	2.2mm	Cut	100	12
Orange Stamp Rubber	Indifferent	Fill	80	100
Gray Stamp Rubber	2.2mm	Cut	100	8
Wood Board	Indifferent	Outline	15	50
Wood Board	Indifferent	Fill	15	100
Metal	Indifferent	Fill	100	50-10
Painted Metal	Indifferent	Fill	25/15	100
Glass	Indifferent	Fill	10	100
Mirror	Indifferent	Outline	10	100
Stanley Cup	Indifferent	Fill	70	150
Pencil	Indifferent	Fill	20	80
Pencil	Indifferent	Outline	10	30

You can download a PDF version of this table here.