3020-40W CO₂ Laser Cutter Recommended Settings - Laser Cutting & Engraving Machine Malaysia

The following settings are starting references for the Ezlaser 3020-40W CO₂ Laser Cutter using K40 Whisperer software.

Actual results may vary depending on the material quality, laser-tube condition, mirror alignment, lens cleanliness, focus and air assist. Always test a small sample before production.

Engraving Settings

Recommended engraving speed for most materials:

Material	Speed	Power
Plywood	300 mm/s	20–35%
Acrylic	300 mm/s	15–30%
Natural leather	300 mm/s	20–35%
Laser rubber	100 mm/s	40–60%

For darker or deeper engraving, increase the power gradually while keeping the speed at 300 mm/s.

Plywood Cutting Settings

Use air assist when cutting plywood.

Thickness	Speed	Power	Passes
1 mm	20 mm/s	50%	1
2 mm	10 mm/s	50%	1
3 mm	7 mm/s	65%	1
4 mm	2 mm/s	75%	1–2
5 mm	1 mm/s	80%	1–2

Plywood cutting performance may vary because of wood density, moisture and glue content.

Acrylic Cutting Settings

These settings are suitable for standard cast or extruded acrylic.

Thickness	Speed	Power	Passes
1 mm	20 mm/s	50%	1
2 mm	10 mm/s	50%	1
3 mm	7 mm/s	65%	1
4 mm	3 mm/s	75%	1
5 mm	2 mm/s	80%	1–2

For a smoother acrylic edge, use the fastest speed that can cut completely through the material.

Natural Leather Cutting Settings

Only use genuine leather or synthetic leather confirmed to be laser-safe. Do not process PVC leather.

Thickness	Speed	Power	Passes
1 mm	20 mm/s	40%	1
2 mm	10 mm/s	40%	1
3 mm	7 mm/s	40%	1
4 mm	5 mm/s	60%	1
5 mm	3 mm/s	70%	1–2

Use a strong exhaust system because leather produces smoke and odour.

Laser Rubber Cutting Settings

Use only rubber specifically manufactured for laser engraving and stamp making.

Thickness	Speed	Power	Passes
1 mm	20 mm/s	70%	1
2 mm	10 mm/s	70%	1
3 mm	7 mm/s	70%	1
4 mm	4 mm/s	70%	1
5 mm	2 mm/s	80%	1–2

For rubber-stamp engraving, mirror the artwork before processing.

Important Notes

Use Raster Engrave for filled text, logos and images.
Use Vector Engrave for line engraving.
Use Vector Cut for cutting.
Recommended engraving speed is 300 mm/s.
Do not exceed 80% power during normal operation.
Switch on the water cooling, exhaust fan and air assist before starting.
Keep the focusing lens clean and check the focal distance.
Never leave the laser cutter unattended.
Do not cut PVC, vinyl or unknown plastics.

Ezlaser Malaysia — Laser Made Easy

This CO₂ laser cutting settings guide was prepared by Ts. Lim Yuet Yung, a laser cutting specialist with practical experience in machine operation, technical training, maintenance and material testing.