What Laser Cut Speed and Power Settings to use

When you cut material with your laser engraver you might not know what speed and power settings to use. There is a great way to find out. This cut file gives you a simple all in one way to find the power and speed that will cut through your material. I am using the Xtool D1 Pro laser and the SamCraft cut file to find what settings to use on 1/4" Baltic birch plywood.
If you would like to get this cut file here is the link:
samcraft.shop/
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[@jllaine]

Excellent reference samples, and it lets you identify settings for when you want a piece that has punch outs.

[@sethcraftworkshop]

Yes very true. Sometimes imperfections in material will effect the Punch out but the power speed card is a good reference to have.

[@thecomputertech]

Can you explain how the layers are set to change the power percentage for each speed ? Looking at the layer it looks like speed / power is set so how does it change between the power ranges for each speed ? What am I missing. Where do I find that setting on the template ? Thanks.

[@sethcraftworkshop]

If you would reach out to SamCraft. He made this cut file. He actually has a few videos that explain in detail! (Because my shop is a mess my lasers are not setup for me to test)

[@dreuaustin]

Your link to your file shows a 404 error now, btw

[@sethcraftworkshop]

Thank you for letting me know. Sam has updated his website. I need go in here and change this link.

[@larryrobinson7492]

Hey you sound like you are from the USA, no need in using those mm/sec numbers you know. I see you swapping back and forth in your talking on inches then talking in mm. what is the world is the deal. Not trying to be rude but we as Americans can stay with inches /min you know. I have a shop full of machines, I'm not a newbie. Again not trying to sound rude just making sure some new people don't add to their confusion with that foolishness.

[@keithwilson13]

are you okay lol

[@P3T3R2001]

Damn larry, who hurt you?