Cutting Speeds (Mecpow X3 Pro)

🚧	This is very much likely to change - I'm still learning every day!

ℹ️	For IndyMill's cutting speeds, see Cutting speeds (Indymill)

This are my settings for my Mecpow X3 Pro.

Engraving

Engraving settings for wood

Material	Distance (mm)	Passes	Power (%)	Speed (mm/min)	Comment
popplar/pine/birch plywood	3	1	100	2000	Works great, more speed then... (manual states 100% w/ 5000mm/min)! ;-)
popplar/pine/birch/birch plywood	3	1	100	3000	Looks good, very fine burn.
beech plywood	3	1	100	2500	Best result in my opinion.
3mm PMMA, extruded, clear	~0	1	30	3500	Needs some backing, like a sheet of (not painted) MDF
3mm PMMA, cast, clear	~0	1	30	3500	TBD

• PMMA engraving with LED laser
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VwU4a54zuI
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOn8UGkSw2U
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8lijXNkWCE
  • https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/laser-cutting-acrylic
  • Bottom-Line
    • LED lasers are bad for the job, but backing it with something dark works...
    • Better use cast than extruded PMMA
    • Adjust focus point to be on the back
    • Clean with window cleaner afterwards

Cutting

ℹ️	The distance for engraving is 3mm. If you're cutting, move the focal point into the middle of the material. For example: 4mm thick material → reduce distance to 1mm.

Cutting settings for wood

Material	Distance (mm)	Passes	Power (%)	Speed (mm/min)	Comment
4mm poplar plywood	1	1	100	200	Depends on density and distance.
4mm pine plywood	1	1	100	180	Depends on density and distance.
4mm beech plywood	1	1	100	120	Depends on density and distance.
6mm poplar plywood	3	1	100	150	Too fast, if focus is a little off (thru warped material), it won't get through. Also, one pass might be a bad idea (takes longer and burns more wood because of loosing focus in lower depths)! Try two passes with two distances (move closer on second cut, or switch to IndyMill).