Trying to cut 1/4" Baltic Birch Ply, having burning issues...any recommended settings?

[rbtdanforth]

Baltic is considerably more resistant than basswood. Oak is more similar and I have 137/full for solid 1/4" oak. At the least I would run tests as laid out here…

Engrave and Cut 1/4" Mahogany tips?

This is the test I run on every new wood species and often on several to test what I want to actually use. but this first test runs the engraves at twice the number noted and then comes back and makes the cuts at the numbers noted and then cuts off the piece at two passes at 125 all full power. [evans%20tests] Watching closely while it is done allows me to put a wet cloth on after it cuts in the case where it starts to make charcoal,this is the Zebrawood piece after sanding it as the cut is de…