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Wood is an attractive material to cut or engrave by laser.

Monport C02 laser engraving machines are great for engraving and cutting wood.

Use Monport machines, you can create beautiful wooden crafts, personalized gifts, and so on.

Open your imagination and let's start the journey of wood laser engraving!

What are the frequently-chosen wood for laser engraver?

There are several types of wood that work well with laser engravers. Some good options include:

B a s s w o o d

This type of wood is soft and easy to work with, making it a good choice for laser engraving.

It has a smooth surface and a light color, which makes the engraving stand out well.

Some specific recommendations for laser engraving Basswood with a Monport 80W laser engraver:

  • Engraving: A speed of 150 mm/s , a power of 15%
  • Cutting: A speed of 100 mm/s , a power of 40%

W a l n u t

Walnut is a hard wood with a rich, dark color.

It is good for laser engraving and has a smooth surface that is easy to work with.

Some specific recommendations for laser engraving Basswood with a Monport 80W laser engraver:

  • Engraving: A speed of 100 mm/s , a power of 30%
  • Cutting: A speed of 90 mm/s , a power of 70%

B a m b o o

Bamboo is a durable and sustainable wood that is also good for laser engraving.

It has a consistent grain pattern, which makes it easy to engrave accurately.

Some specific recommendations for laser engraving Basswood with a Monport 80W laser engraver:

  • Engraving: A speed of 100 mm/s , a power of 15%
  • Cutting: A speed of 70 mm/s , a power of 50%

M a p l e

Maple is a hard and dense wood that is good for laser engraving.

It has a smooth surface and a consistent grain pattern, which makes it easy to engrave accurately.

Some specific recommendations for laser engraving Basswood with a Monport 80W laser engraver:

  • Engraving: A speed of 100 mm/s , a power of 30%
  • Cutting: A speed of 90 mm/s , a power of 70%

C h e r r y

Cherry wood has a reddish color and a fine, straight grain, which makes it a good choice for laser engraving.

It is a relatively hard wood, so it may be more difficult to work with than some of the other options on this list.

Some specific recommendations for laser engraving Basswood with a Monport 80W laser engraver:

  • Engraving: A speed of 100 mm/s , a power of 20%
  • Cutting: A speed of 80 mm/s , a power of 60%

P l y w o o d

This is a three-layer or multi-layer board material made of wood segments cut into veneer or thin wood by wooden planing, and then glued with adhesive.

The weight of plywood is light, the flexural performance is good, convenient transportation and construction.

The texture is beautiful, made up for the defect that some wood naturally generates, have very good decorative.

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