Laser Settings for Cardboard & Greyboard
Can you laser cut cardboard?
Yes — corrugated cardboard, greyboard and mount board all cut fast and clean, which makes them the perfect prototyping and packaging-mockup material. The catch is fire: card is thin, dry and ignites in an instant.
DIODE450 nm settings
| Variant | Operation | Speed | Power | Passes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard / greyboard | Cut | 200–500 mm/min | 80–100% | 1 | 10 W |
| Cardboard | Engrave | 4,000–6,000 mm/min | 20–30% | 1 | 10 W |
⚠ CutExtremely flammable — never leave it unattended, air assist on.
CO210.6 µm settings
| Variant | Operation | Speed | Power | Passes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard / greyboard | Cut | 20–40 mm/s | 25–45% | 1 | 60 W |
| Cardboard | Engrave | 400–600 mm/s | 10–15% | 1 | 60 W |
⚠ CutFlare-prone — constant fire watch.
PrepPreparation & technique
Hold it flat — corrugated card warps. A quick low-power test tells you the exact cut power before you commit a big sheet.
⚠ SafetyOne of the highest fire risks in the workshop. Never leave a cut unattended, keep air assist on, and have your extinguisher and fire blanket within reach.
LearnMatching tutorials
All values are starting points at the stated reference wattage. Run a test grid on your own machine and material batch first.