Glowforge Aura Engrave Settings Pt. 1

Have you ever wondered about the ideal engrave settings for different materials using your Glowforge Aura? Well, I’ve got you covered! In this video and blog post, I went beyond Glowforge’s Proofgrade materials and I’m sharing the engrave settings that will help you achieve stunning results on bamboo, pinewood, cork, acacia and chipboard. To see this Glowforge Aura tutorial in action, watch my YouTube video below! 😊

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BAMBOO
Speed 60, Power 5, Lines per inch 160, # of passes: 1
*0.3in thickness for uncertified material

PINEWOOD
Speed 70, Power 6, Lines per inch 160, # of passes: 1
*started with Medium Ash Hardwood as material

CORK
Speed 100, Power around 1.5-2.0, Lines per inch 135, # of passes: 1
*started with Light Maple Plywood as material

ACACIA WOOD
Speed 55, Power 8, Lines per inch 160, # of passes: 1
*0.6in thickness for uncertified material

CHIPBOARD
Speed 100, Power 3, Lines per inch 115, # of passes: 1
*started with Light Maple Plywood as material

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In my Glowforge Aura Engrave Settings Pt.1 video, I’m sharing my first cuts + walking you through how to input these engrave settings using Manual Mode in the Glowforge app. A digital caliper was also a helpful tool in getting these engrave settings.

Remember, these settings are starting points. Depending on the specific characteristics of your material and the desired outcome, you may need to fine-tune the settings slightly. Try engraving on a scrap piece or small portion of the same material to ensure the desired effect before moving on to your final project!