Have to cut non PG material more than once

[upfrontpro]

I purchased some non Pg material(seems Glowforge always out) and I have to make cuts more than once. Example 1/4 cherry with MDF middle. Got settings from 2 different charts. had to cut 3 times. Is there a way to get the Proofgrade setting for this material so I can compare.

[evansd2]

Don’t bother.

Settings are a matter of fine degrees, just use a solid testing routine and you’ll get a rock solid answer immediately.

Here’s a post about how to do it:

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…

You’d already have perfect settings if you’d used this test, it’s really quick and easy!

[dklgood]

Proofgrade setting are shown in the Glowforge interface. Simply select the material you are curious about, then click the operation (cut/engrave/score). The fly out menu shows operation.Click the arrow and the settings show.

[upfrontpro]

Thanks