Cutting 1/16 inch Baltic birch

[lisascraftythings]

Hello everyone,
Does anyone know what would be the best setting to cut 1/16 inch Baltic birch?

[eflyguy]

New material cut test method

Don’t know what settings to use on a material? The only way to be sure is to test. Good news! You can effectively test on a thin strip on the edge of your material, it’s fast and easy. I use this shape to do so (SVG attached): [Material_test] Click here to download/save Or click here for the ZIP: Material_test.zip (3.3 KB) To use: Set the first operation to score (the numbers). You’ll use these to identify your cut pieces later. Set each of the curve shapes to a power/speed combo t…

[evansd2]

Check out #6, it’s a great test method to get it exactly right.

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[deirdrebeth]

Yeah, what they said - but also, it has been asked before (I searched for 1/16 and then scanned and found this):

Birch 1.5mm (1/16")

Hi, Wondering if anyone has attempted non-GF 1.5mm birch and if so what settings to use please - I am having lots of burnt edges and running about 3 passes which my gut feeling says it seems like heavy lifting for such a thin material. Would like to know if this is kind of normal? All thoughts appreciated, Thank You

[tjones]

Discussions about non-proofgrade settings belong in the Beyond the Manual category. I’ll move this over there for you.

[JimmyWayneWestie]

In the past, I have used the GF settings for thick cardboard.

[tem]

Three lower power passes that are quick can decrease the potential for burning, where a higher power cut that is also slower could create issues? I don’t know
. I just got some 1/8- thickness plywood and I am wondering about the settings for engrave and cut too.