Beech 3 mm — fine lettering
Dark, readable lettering with little depth. A starting point for nameplates and gift sets.
Curated starting pointStarting point, not a result guarantee
Context used for this setting
Context used for this setting
- Machine
- CO₂ gantry laser 60 W
- Laser technology
- CO₂ gantry
- Nominal power
- 60 W
- Material
- Beech, oiled
- Thickness
- 3 mm
- Goal
- Engrave
Starting values
Starting values
Do this
- Set focus on the material surface.
- Use lettering with at least 2 mm stroke width.
Avoid this
- Do not increase power substantially without a test patch.
Check before you start
Check before you start
Extract wood dust and smoke safely; supervise the job because of fire risk.
- Fire risk with incorrect focus or overly low speed
Approach the result safely
Approach the result safely
Start on a comparable scrap piece. Change one parameter at a time and document the result before moving to the final workpiece.
Wipe away oil residue and check darkness with a 10 × 10 mm test square first.
Sources and confidence
Sources and confidence
Curated starting point
- Confirmations
- 1
- Updated
- August 20, 2026
- Shared by
- Meykt curation
Similar settings
Similar settings
Laser engraving
Clear acrylic 3 mm — reverse engraving
Bright frosted engraving from the back for signs and display pieces.
- Power
- 18 %
- Speed
- 400 mm/s
- Passes
- 1
Laser engraving