Laser Carving Different Woods

The parameters for laser-engraving pine and oak are very different, and have a direct impact on the final product.The table compares the wattage, speed, and frequency of the two tools, and also shares tips on carving different types of wood, helping you avoid common problems such as burning and uneven depth.

Why are the parameters for carving pine different from those for carving oak?

Pine wood is soft and straight-grained, so it is easy to burn a fuzzy edge when carving it; oak is harder and more complex, so it is easy to burn it into a mess if you don't set the parameters just right.If you want to create clean lines, then you must first understand the "temperament" of the material.

Laser engraving settings for pine.

This is the general specification for pine.

Power should be set at 30-50 % (for a 100-watt machine), speed should be controlled at 200-300 mm / s, and frequency should be set at 5000-8000 Hz.Beginners can try out the depth of the cut on some scrap material, lowering the speed if the cut is too shallow or reducing the power if the cut is too deep.

Avoiding the "soft underbelly" of pine.

Pine has a lot of resin and tends to smoke when being carved, so remember to open up the exhaust fan. Light-colored pine tends to yellow, so try reducing the power and carving in layers, rather than trying to cut too deep at once.

Practical laser engraving techniques.

And how do you adjust the oak factor?

The power should be turned up to 60-80 %, the speed slowed to 150-200 mm / s, and the frequency set at 8000-10000 Hz.Because of the many bumps and hollows in the surface of the wood, it is recommended that the artist first sand the wood smooth before carving, otherwise the details will "disappear.

The special treatment of the dark wood.

Dark oak is easy to make dirty? Try reducing the power by 5 %, and use a damp cloth to gently wipe away the carbonized layer on the surface. Then use sandpaper to polish it. The quality is instantly doubled!

Parameters of a 60-watt laser engraver.

The table below shows the power, velocity, and frequency of various types of wood.

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A table of the various types of wood, their densities, and their prices is included in the book, as well as a table of different types of wood, their densities, and their prices.

OAK 70-90 150-250 8000-10000 Polish first to prevent edges from becoming too soft.

What do you do if you've carved a sculpture and it falls over?

If the edges are burnt by the fire, they can be lightly ground with fine sandpaper and then covered with a layer of wax.If the oak leaf design is blurry, it may just be that the focal length wasn't adjusted correctly.

Note: The performance of different brands of printers varies, so the parameters listed above are only for reference. You should always run a test print before you start production.