Laser Engraving Settings Guide 2026: Complete Reference
Tested and proven settings for wood, acrylic, leather, metal, and more. For Tyvok A1 Mini and P2 Galvo.---
Introduction: Settings Make or Break Your Results
You can have the best laser in the world, but if your settings are wrong, your results will be garbage.
After testing thousands of settings on the Tyvok A1 Mini and Tyvok P2 Galvo, we've compiled this complete reference guide.
These are tested and proven settings that work every time.
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Important Notes Before You Start
Always Test First
Always do a 5 second test engrave in the corner of your material first. Even with these settings, material thickness and humidity can vary.These Settings Are For Tyvok Lasers
Different lasers have different power levels. These settings are calibrated specifically for:- Tyvok A1 Mini 10W Diode Laser
- Tyvok P2 Galvo 10W Galvo Laser
Speed and Power Tradeoff
- Higher speed + higher power = Faster production, good for deep engravings
- Lower speed + lower power = More detailed, lighter engravings
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Wood Settings
Baltic Birch Plywood (Most Popular)
#### Tyvok A1 Mini (Diode)
| Thickness | Engrave Power | Engrave Speed | Cut Power | Cut Speed | |-----------|--------------|--------------|-----------|-----------| | 1.5mm (1/16") | 50% | 400 mm/s | 100% | 25 mm/s | | 3mm (1/8") | 60% | 300 mm/s | 100% | 15 mm/s | | 6mm (1/4") | 70% | 250 mm/s | 100% | 8 mm/s |
#### Tyvok P2 Galvo
| Thickness | Engrave Power | Engrave Speed | |-----------|--------------|--------------| | 3mm (1/8") | 40% | 2000 mm/s | | 6mm (1/4") | 50% | 1500 mm/s |
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Solid Cherry Wood
#### Tyvok A1 Mini
| Thickness | Engrave Power | Engrave Speed | Cut Power | Cut Speed | |-----------|--------------|--------------|-----------|-----------| | 3mm | 40% | 450 mm/s | 100% | 6 mm/s | | 6mm | 50% | 350 mm/s | 100% | 4 mm/s |
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Walnut
#### Tyvok A1 Mini
| Thickness | Engrave Power | Engrave Speed | Cut Power | Cut Speed | |-----------|--------------|--------------|-----------|-----------| | 3mm | 35% | 500 mm/s | 100% | 5 mm/s | | 6mm | 45% | 400 mm/s | 100% | 3 mm/s |
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MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard)
#### Tyvok A1 Mini
| Thickness | Engrave Power | Engrave Speed | Cut Power | Cut Speed | |-----------|--------------|--------------|-----------|-----------| | 3mm | 40% | 400 mm/s | 100% | 10 mm/s | | 6mm | 50% | 300 mm/s | 100% | 6 mm/s |
Note: MDF produces a lot of dust. Make sure your exhaust is working well.---
Acrylic Settings
Cast Acrylic (Best for Engraving)
#### Tyvok A1 Mini
| Thickness | Engrave Power | Engrave Speed | Cut Power | Cut Speed | |-----------|--------------|--------------|-----------|-----------| | 1.5mm | 15% | 600 mm/s | 100% | 18 mm/s | | 3mm | 20% | 500 mm/s | 100% | 12 mm/s | | 6mm | 25% | 450 mm/s | 100% | 6 mm/s |
#### Tyvok P2 Galvo
| Thickness | Engrave Power | Engrave Speed | |-----------|--------------|--------------| | 3mm | 20% | 3000 mm/s | | 6mm | 25% | 2500 mm/s |
Pro tip: Cast acrylic engraves bright white. This is what customers love.---
Extruded Acrylic (Best for Cutting)
#### Tyvok A1 Mini
| Thickness | Engrave Power | Engrave Speed | Cut Power | Cut Speed | |-----------|--------------|--------------|-----------|-----------| | 3mm | 25% | 400 mm/s | 100% | 15 mm/s | | 6mm | 30% | 350 mm/s | 100% | 8 mm/s |
Note: Extruded acrylic engraves frosty grey, not bright white. Use cast for engraved products.---
Leather Settings
Vegetable Tanned Leather
#### Tyvok A1 Mini
| Thickness | Engrave Power | Engrave Speed | |-----------|--------------|--------------| | 1mm | 20% | 350 mm/s | | 1.5mm | 25% | 300 mm/s | | 2mm | 30% | 250 mm/s |
#### Tyvok P2 Galvo
| Thickness | Engrave Power | Engrave Speed | |-----------|--------------|--------------| | 1.5mm | 15% | 2000 mm/s |
Pro tip: Leather smells terrible when engraved. Good ventilation is a must.---
Faux Leather / Vegan Leather
#### Tyvok A1 Mini
| Thickness | Engrave Power | Engrave Speed | |-----------|--------------|--------------| | 1mm | 15% | 400 mm/s | | 1.5mm | 20% | 350 mm/s |
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Metal Settings
Important Note for Diode Lasers
Standard diode lasers like the Tyvok A1 Mini CAN engrave metal, but you need to use metal marking spray.Stainless Steel
#### Tyvok P2 Galvo (Direct Engraving, No Spray Needed)
| Result | Power | Speed | |--------|-------|-------| | Dark marking | 60% | 1000 mm/s | | Color marking (gold/bronze) | 40% | 500 mm/s |
This is the superpower of Galvo lasers. Color marking lets you charge 2-3× more.#### Tyvok A1 Mini (With Marking Spray)
| Power | Speed | |-------|-------| | 100% | 100 mm/s |
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Anodized Aluminum
#### Tyvok P2 Galvo
| Power | Speed | |-------|-------| | 30% | 2000 mm/s |
Anodized aluminum produces beautiful bright white engravings with very little power. Perfect for business cards and tags.
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Brass and Copper
#### Tyvok P2 Galvo
| Power | Speed | |-------|-------| | 70% | 800 mm/s |
Brass and copper need more power, but produce beautiful results. Great for jewelry and premium products.
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Other Materials
Glass
#### Tyvok A1 Mini
| Engrave Power | Engrave Speed | |--------------|--------------| | 30% | 200 mm/s |
Pro tip: Put a wet paper towel behind the glass to reduce chipping.---
Rubber
#### Tyvok A1 Mini
| Engrave Power | Engrave Speed | |--------------|--------------| | 40% | 300 mm/s |
Perfect for custom stamps.
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Slate
#### Tyvok A1 Mini
| Engrave Power | Engrave Speed | |--------------|--------------| | 70% | 200 mm/s |
Slate engraves to a beautiful light grey. Perfect for coasters and signs.
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Cork
#### Tyvok A1 Mini
| Engrave Power | Engrave Speed | Cut Power | Cut Speed | |--------------|--------------|-----------|-----------| | 25% | 500 mm/s | 100% | 20 mm/s |
Great for coasters. Very affordable material.
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Common Problems and Solutions
Problem: Engraving Is Too Light
Solution: Lower speed, raise power. Or do two passes.Problem: Engraving Is Too Dark / Burned
Solution: Raise speed, lower power.Problem: Cutting Doesn't Go All The Way Through
Solution: Lower speed, raise power. Or do two passes.Problem: Blurry / Out of Focus Engraving
Solution: Check your focus height. This is the #1 cause of bad engravings.Problem: Back Burning on Wood
Solution: Use a honeycomb bed. Elevate the material so air can circulate underneath.---
Ready to Get Perfect Results Every Time?
These settings are calibrated specifically for Tyvok lasers and will give you perfect, consistent results every time.
The Tyvok A1 Mini is perfect for beginners learning settings. And when you're ready to upgrade to production speeds and metal engraving, the Tyvok P2 Galvo will take you to the next level.
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Last updated: May 2026 | Published by: Tyvok Technical Guides Team
