xTool M1 Ultra / Birch plywood

Birch plywood (5 mm) on xTool M1 Ultra

guide score
Test on scrap first. Settings are starting points from the linked source.
Machine
xTool M1 Ultra
Laser type
diode
Wattage
20W
Material
Birch plywood
Thickness
5 mm
Operation
score
Power
23%
Speed
20 mm/s
Passes
1
Notes
Starting values from Laser Generator xTool chart (compiled from xTool published examples and maker charts). Test on scrap; focus and air assist not specified.
Source: Laser Generator (compiled from xTool examples + community) · 2026-10-31
Summarized from the linked source. Always test on scrap before production runs.