Purchase some non proof grade material cant get it to cut

[tamstubbs]

HELP !!!NEWBIE CANT GET MY ACRYLIC TO CUT ?WHAT I’M I DOING WRONG

using 500/ 60 need some assistance

[evansd2]

That’s way too fast and low power.

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1: I'm new to Glowforge and really have no idea where to start

Hey, welcome to the forum! Glowforge has a getting started page, it’s definitely worth your time: <a href="https://support.glowforge.com/hc/en-us/sections/11792517736475-Design-and-Print-Tutorials">https://support.glowf…

You can find a good test method to dial your settings in on any new material. Piece of cake!

Also welcome to the forum, sorry it’s not for a more fun reason

[dklgood]

When using non Proofgrade material, select a similar proofgrade material as a place to start your testing. Select one of the acrylics and look at the cut settings. You will not see speed 500.

[Tek104]

I use these settings for cutting cast acrylic:

1/32 thick - 300/100
1/16 thick - 200/100
1/8 thick - 175/FULL

Maybe those will get you started.

[tamstubbs]

Thanks guys I was able to make the adjust and Bam it cut

[dr.krawetz]

If it’s typical 1/8th" acrylic (tap plastic, inventables, home depot, etc.), then my default rule is “just use Red”. PG Red’s settings are my go-to settings for most colored 1/8th" and 1/4" acrylic. If the acrylic is more blue, then “just use Blue”, and if it’s clear then “just use Clear”.

The only real issue is the cover tape.

• If it’s plastic, then remove it! I have a roll of paper tape that I use instead.
• If it’s paper tape, then leave it.

[deirdrebeth]

I see that you got your answer for this - but for the future, might I suggest going through:

Make Your First Prints

Especially for acrylic there’s very few times you’d need to work in manual mode, and using the provided pre-sets is faster than trying to figure out manual settings every time!