Basswood plywood (3mm) on Monport 40W CO2
community cutTest on scrap first. Settings are starting points from the linked source.
Machine
Monport 40W CO2
Laser type
CO2
Wattage
40W
Material
Basswood plywood
Thickness
3mm
Operation
cut
Power
40%
Speed
20 mm/s
Passes
1
Air assist
yes
Notes
Similar to OMTech 40W. Tube quality varies — test your tube. Air assist on. Community-reported via Bonny Creations. Test on scrap; results vary by tube and focus.
Source: Bonny Creations community · 2026-10