# 10/20/40 Watt Laser Material Settings **URL:** \ **Category:** Ray (Laser)\ **Created:** [November 24, 2023, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/10-20-40-watt-laser-material-settings/33781 "2023-11-24T13:12:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![NoLuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/898d66/32.png) [@NoLuck](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/NoLuck)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2023, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/10-20-40-watt-laser-material-settings/33781/1 "2023-11-24T13:12:09Z")
I have been looking for a break down of materials and settings for the the different laser modules. Even just basic starting points would be helpful. ---
**Author:** ![Skreelink](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/skreelink/32/16398_2.png) [@Skreelink](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Skreelink)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/10-20-40-watt-laser-material-settings/33781/2 "2023-11-24T14:39:33Z")
They have a ‘guide’ for the 200mw/1.6W and 10W laser. Here’s the 10W one they offer; > **[The Definitive Guide to Laser Engraving and Cutting with the 10W High Power...](https://support.snapmaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/8072478934935-The-Definitive-Guide-to-Laser-Engraving-and-Cutting-with-the-10W-High-Power-Laser-Module-)** > > Your Snapmaker lets you turn your ideas into reality. You can engrave or cut on dozens of materials like paper, basswood, plywood, MDF, anodized aluminium, stainless steel, acrylic, and leather. Ke... ---
**Author:** ![Hauke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/hauke/32/5704_2.png) [@Hauke](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Hauke)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/10-20-40-watt-laser-material-settings/33781/3 "2023-11-24T15:25:02Z")
Not exactly what you were asking for, but important still: [https://cpl.org/wp-content/uploads/NEVER-CUT-THESE-MATERIALS.pdf](https://cpl.org/wp-content/uploads/NEVER-CUT-THESE-MATERIALS.pdf) ---
**Author:** ![NoLuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/898d66/32.png) [@NoLuck](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/NoLuck)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2023, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/10-20-40-watt-laser-material-settings/33781/4 "2023-11-24T22:55:51Z")
I have seen the one for the 10 Watt before, but had forgotten about it. 40 watt is what I am really looking for. I guess I will just use what Snapmaker’s competitors list on their similar diode lasers and go from there. You would think Snapmaker would be a little more prepared and already have the info out there. ---
**Author:** ![nweb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/91b2a8/32.png) [@nweb](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/nweb)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2023, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/10-20-40-watt-laser-material-settings/33781/5 "2023-12-03T02:33:33Z")
+1 for me looking for same. (and to keep the thread from auto-archiving) SnapMaker: Where’s the list? We know it may be “draft” at this time, but something would be appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![NoLuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/898d66/32.png) [@NoLuck](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/NoLuck)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2023, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/10-20-40-watt-laser-material-settings/33781/6 "2023-12-04T01:06:34Z")
I did find this on the Wiki, but it is a very limited list. [https://wiki.snapmaker.com/en/snapmaker\_ray/manual/recommended\_parameters\_for\_3axis\_laser](https://wiki.snapmaker.com/en/snapmaker_ray/manual/recommended_parameters_for_3axis_laser) ---
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/zoe/32/26962_2.png) [@Zoe](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2024, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/10-20-40-watt-laser-material-settings/33781/7 "2024-01-15T11:08:55Z")
@NoLuck @nweb Here are some references that I hope will help you. [The Definitive Guide to Laser Engraving and Cutting with the 10W High Power Laser Module. – Snapmaker](https://support.snapmaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/8072478934935-The-Definitive-Guide-to-Laser-Engraving-and-Cutting-with-the-10W-High-Power-Laser-Module-) [Recommended Parameters for Snapmaker 20W and 40W Laser Modules | Snapmaker Wiki](https://wiki.snapmaker.com/snapmaker_ray/manual/recommended_parameters_for_20w_and_40w_laser_modules) ---
**Author:** ![MarkJ](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/markj/32/29732_2.png) [@MarkJ](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MarkJ)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/10-20-40-watt-laser-material-settings/33781/8 "2024-01-15T14:46:27Z")
Just about to try a photo engraving and would have loved some guidance but I’m winging it. I’m going from 1.6W to 20W and there is a huge learning curve for cutting and simply engraving, not to mention the changes in Luban. I’m also seeing that with the 20W I’m seeing differences between woods that I never ‘noticed’ with the 1.6W module. Different plywoods definitely cut differently with regard to penetration and smoking. Ah, it is a hobby……