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This page has (nearly) everything you need to know about settings.
- What the settings do
- Things to know about the Aura/Spark models and acrylic
- How to test to find ideal cut settings
- How to find ideal engrave settings
- Glowforge’s settings FAQ
- Suggested settings for various materials
What the settings do:
Things to know about the Aura/Spark models and acrylic:
How to test to find ideal cut settings:
How to find ideal engrave settings
With engraving, there is often no one “right” answer. There are several variables when it comes to engraving[1], what will look good to you is up to personal preference, and that may even change depending on your artwork and material choices. After a few engraves you’ll have a sense of what settings work for you.
If you want to test engraving settings, several grid templates have been posted. Here is a search link to get you started:
https://community.glowforge.com/search?q=Engraving%20test%20template%20in%3Afirst
Glowforge’s settings FAQ
The Support pages have an faq that covers a few topics, including how to see the numbers behind proofgrade settings. Here’s the link:
Suggested settings for various materials
The community has gathered lists of materials and suggested setting estimates. This can be helpful, but testing is more accurate in the long run.
For the Basic/Plus/Pro::
For the Aura/Spark :
There’s also this third party aura settings list:
These settings are unofficial but may be helpful.
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These variables include
Speed
Power
Lines per inch
Number of passes
Focus height
Convert to dots/convert to pattern & pattern density [for raster engraves only]
vary power & minimum power [for raster engraves only] ↩︎