Material General: Speed & Power

Below is an outline of approximate speed and power settings to engrave popular materials. These values are a starting point and can be altered and adjusted to achieve preferred results, such as running a combination of higher power value or lower speed value for deeper/darker engraving. Included with this is a collection of customer-developed tips, tricks, and techniques used to produce custom effects and desired results and remedy common problems. It is also worth noting that the independent quality and consistency of the materials being used will affect the engraving outcome. (the settings are based on APL User manual and Facebook user group’ posts). 

130w  SN4896, SN4836 (130)

Engraving Material Speed/Power 

Glass  20/45 

Wood 25/40 

Granite/marble 30/20 

Acrylic 30/20 

Powder Coated metal 15/40 

Anodized Aluminum 30/35 

100w  SN4024, SN4836

Engraving Material Speed/Power 

Glass  20/45 

Wood 25/40 

Granite/marble 30/20 

Acrylic 30/20 

Powder Coated metal 15/70 

Anodized Aluminum 30/40 

80w  SN2816

Engraving Material Speed/Power 

Glass  20/75 

Wood 25/65 

Granite/marble 30/25 

Acrylic 30/35 

Powder Coated metal 15/75 

Anodized Aluminum 30/60 

60w  SN2616

Engraving Material Speed/Power 

Glass  20/80 

Wood 25/70

Granite/marble 30/28 

Acrylic 30/40 

Powder Coated metal 15/80

Anodized Aluminum 30/65 

40w SN1812

Engraving Material Speed/Power 

Glass  10/90 

Wood 20/100 

Granite/marble 18/80 

Acrylic 25/40 

Powder Coated metal 5/100 

Anodized Aluminum 30/65