Ortur Laser Master 3 settings — cut & engrave cheat sheet
Tested starting-point power, speed and pass settings for the Ortur Laser Master 3 (10 W) (Diode (10 W, ~450 nm)). Every machine and material batch differs — treat these as a fast start, then fine-tune with a test grid.
Price a job on the Ortur Laser Master 3 →Ortur Laser Master 3 settings (power % / speed mm/min / passes)
| Material | Job | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood 3 mm | Cut | 100% / 180 / 3–4 passes |
| MDF 3 mm | Cut | 100% / 200 / 3 passes |
| Opaque acrylic 3 mm | Cut | 100% / 120 / 4–5 passes |
| Leather 2 mm | Cut | 90% / 250 / 1–2 passes |
| Cardboard | Cut | 80% / 500 / 1 pass |
| Wood | Engrave | 30% / 3000 mm/min |
| Slate / stone | Engrave | 80% / 2500 mm/min |
Clear acrylic: the Ortur Laser Master 3 is a diode laser and cannot cut clear or transparent acrylic — the ~450 nm beam passes straight through. It can slowly cut dark, opaque acrylic only. For clear acrylic you need a CO2 laser.
Always: use air assist, focus for the exact thickness, and don't hold 100% power to force a cut — slow the speed or add a pass instead. Find your exact numbers with a material test grid.
Get an exact price for the Ortur Laser Master 3
Settings give you the speed; the calculator turns your file's path length into machine time and cost, scaled to the Ortur Laser Master 3.
Open the Ortur Laser Master 3 calculator →FAQ
What power and speed cuts 3 mm plywood on the Ortur Laser Master 3?
On the Ortur Laser Master 3 (10 W), a tested starting point for 3 mm plywood is 100% power at / 180 / 3–4 passes. Values are starting points — run a small test on the same sheet, and use air assist for a clean edge.
Can the Ortur Laser Master 3 cut clear acrylic?
No. The Ortur Laser Master 3 is a diode laser (~450 nm); clear acrylic is transparent to it, so the beam passes straight through. It can cut dark, opaque acrylic slowly. Use a CO2 laser for clear acrylic.
How much does it cost to run the Ortur Laser Master 3?
Laser jobs are priced by machine time: cut length ÷ cutting speed × passes = time, then time × hourly rate + setup. Drop your file into the free calculator scaled to the Ortur Laser Master 3 to get an exact time and price.