# \#material-settings **URL:** https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tag/material-settings/61.md [Latest](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tags.md) --- ## [I Built a Free App for Saving & Sharing Laser Settings](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/i-built-a-free-app-for-saving-sharing-laser-settings/192621)
**Author:** [@AdRock](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/AdRock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/i-built-a-free-app-for-saving-sharing-laser-settings/192621 "2026-09-20T20:06:10Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been working on a new project for quite a while and recently released it, so I wanted to share it with the LightBurn community. It’s called LaserLogbook, and it’s a completely free app I built for iPh… --- ## [Agate stone engraving with UV laser](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/agate-stone-engraving-with-uv-laser/191762)
**Author:** [@ArtyaArtanis](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/ArtyaArtanis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/agate-stone-engraving-with-uv-laser/191762 "2026-08-20T07:57:05Z")
Hello, I have Galvo UV laser 5W with JPT source f=100mm lens I have LaserEmboss program and it can deeply engrave agate But I want to switch to LightBurn, how do I copy all the settings to lightburn and are there bette… --- ## [The "Golden Rule" of MOPA settings](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/the-golden-rule-of-mopa-settings/171740)
**Author:** [@Dannym](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Dannym)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/the-golden-rule-of-mopa-settings/171740 "2026-08-11T16:32:07Z")
TI worked on a “magic formula”. I found the biggest secret of making the MOPA work on MOST things is spacing your LI and pulse SPACING the same at about 0.7 of the spot size. Further apart and they have gaps. Closer a… --- ## [Xtool D1 Pro Material library (rename .txt to .clb) 5W, 10w, 20W](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/xtool-d1-pro-material-library-rename-txt-to-clb-5w-10w-20w/74811)
**Author:** [@KiwiGrant](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/KiwiGrant)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/xtool-d1-pro-material-library-rename-txt-to-clb-5w-10w-20w/74811 "2025-11-07T17:16:31Z")
Xtool D1 Pro 5w.txt (12.1 KB) Xtool D1 Pro 10w.txt (85.7 KB) Xtool D1 Pro 20w.txt (91.0 KB) I built a parser to create the material library files from the official Xtool PDF (https://support.xtool.com/hc/en-us/articl… --- ## [Gweike G2 Max 50W settings for brass cutting](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/gweike-g2-max-50w-settings-for-brass-cutting/179795)
**Author:** [@cvore2004](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/cvore2004)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 4:17am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/gweike-g2-max-50w-settings-for-brass-cutting/179795 "2025-09-16T04:17:35Z")
Hi, new to the forum. I Started off with the Elegoo Phecda 20W diode running GRBL via lightburn core. I used to run a 200W Firestar CO2 laser at work which I also helped build the controller for with a mach 3 board. I Ju… --- ## [xTool D1 (10W) material list](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/xtool-d1-10w-material-list/71640)
**Author:** [@jbrown123](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/jbrown123)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/xtool-d1-10w-material-list/71640 "2025-05-08T19:33:42Z")
I couldn’t find anywhere to download a lightburn compatible list of the materials parameters on xTool’s site so I created one. This is based on “xTool D1(10W) Materials parameters for reference.pdf” from the xtool site. … --- ## [Materials library clb file for Creality Falcon2 22w](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/materials-library-clb-file-for-creality-falcon2-22w/155346)
**Author:** [@tiff](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/tiff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/materials-library-clb-file-for-creality-falcon2-22w/155346 "2024-11-02T01:58:06Z")
I’ve converted the table on the Creality site to a clb file. Completely untested as of now! LMK if you try it… Now I need to work out how to use it… EDIT lightburn seems to convert things x 60 when imported idk. have … --- ## [LB 1.7.01 Material Test Not Loading Saved Presets](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lb-1-7-01-material-test-not-loading-saved-presets/152993)
**Author:** [@Whitb](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Whitb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lb-1-7-01-material-test-not-loading-saved-presets/152993 "2024-10-08T18:18:47Z")
Wondering if anyone has solved this issue. My Material tests won’t load the correct presets after I updated Lightburn to 1.7.01. The Presets are not even close to what was saved and imported from the previous versions. T… --- ## [Pressed wood with a layer of paint](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/pressed-wood-with-a-layer-of-paint/136314)
**Author:** [@N\_RGYZ\_D](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/N_RGYZ_D)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/pressed-wood-with-a-layer-of-paint/136314 "2024-04-15T00:31:25Z")
Anyone else try to engrave a picture on pressed wood with a thin layer of white paint? Essentially leaving the image burned out of the white paint is what im trying to do. Number 1 issue: Lightburn wont give me a previe… --- ## [Syncronising Libraries and Settings between LB installations](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/syncronising-libraries-and-settings-between-lb-installations/127788)
**Author:** [@ziplock9000](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/ziplock9000)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/syncronising-libraries-and-settings-between-lb-installations/127788 "2024-02-04T00:14:57Z")
Is there any provision to automatically synchronise material libraries and settings between LB installations? I’m assuming there isn’t… so is there a way you can tell LB to put the settings and libraries into a specific… --- ## [My 20w Phecda and Polystyrene](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/my-20w-phecda-and-polystyrene/120867)
**Author:** [@tsluss](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/tsluss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/my-20w-phecda-and-polystyrene/120867 "2023-12-16T15:23:25Z")
Hi all, I’m a true newbie to laser engravers/cutters and the respective software. I decided to start with an Elegoo Phecda 20w machine and also purchased Lightburn. I’m the sort of person that will beat my head agains… --- ## [I just bought a Atomstack x7 pro](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/i-just-bought-a-atomstack-x7-pro/115479)
**Author:** [@Omar29](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Omar29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/i-just-bought-a-atomstack-x7-pro/115479 "2023-11-03T21:11:21Z")
Which program do I get for engraving designs on leatherette --- ## [Troubleshoot Material testing](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/troubleshoot-material-testing/111293)
**Author:** [@redneck](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/redneck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/troubleshoot-material-testing/111293 "2023-09-23T14:16:25Z")
I have been using the material test tool for determining the proper settings for putting some designs on a new plastic using my xtool with an infrared module. But once I get the settings for power and speed determined wi… --- ## [1/8 (3mm) plywood cut settings](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/1-8-3mm-plywood-cut-settings/69642)
**Author:** [@Rickyg](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Rickyg)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/1-8-3mm-plywood-cut-settings/69642 "2023-08-16T14:17:17Z")
Hey out there. Good day to everyone. Looking for the settings to cut 3mm (1/8) birch plywood. Typical hobby plywood. It’s on a Sculpfun S9 with Air assist. Is there a wiki with common settings for various materials…or… --- ## [Material Library Emptied](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/material-library-emptied/106730)
**Author:** [@WND](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/WND)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/material-library-emptied/106730 "2023-08-06T00:45:34Z")
ok so we just got back from vacation. Turned everything on and lightburn needed an update. Updated it and ran a cut. All good. Updated mac and restarted. BOOM material library gone. No big deal, reload it right? Library… --- ## [Material Test Generator Setting for Ortur LM3 20W](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/material-test-generator-setting-for-ortur-lm3-20w/106304)
**Author:** [@skyfarm](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/skyfarm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/material-test-generator-setting-for-ortur-lm3-20w/106304 "2023-08-02T15:11:19Z")
Material Test tool question for OLM3 20W. In a Lightburn Youtube video for OLM3 10W, it suggests that you set your test power value to between 10000mm and 20000mm and 10% to 100% for basswod since Ortur recommends 15000… --- ## [Pre-sets for different materials](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/pre-sets-for-different-materials/106119)
**Author:** [@Garth](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Garth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/pre-sets-for-different-materials/106119 "2023-07-31T06:41:40Z")
Hi all creative laser guy’s As a newbee with laser (Sculpfun S30 pro, 5W) I struggle with getting the correct amount of ”laps” for cutting through the 3mm standard birch plywood. Some times it seems to be enough with 5 … --- ## [MOPA Fiberlaser – engraving of metals in color](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/mopa-fiberlaser-engraving-of-metals-in-color/84154)
**Author:** [@LEO1](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/LEO1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/mopa-fiberlaser-engraving-of-metals-in-color/84154 "2022-12-09T12:58:32Z")
I know that settings are various and depend of laser, lens, material and etc. But I’m sure there are some general settings for each color here. And based on the general settings, you need to search experimentally for se… --- ## [60W Omtech 60w Fiver MOPA Settings for Color Can't Find](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/60w-omtech-60w-fiver-mopa-settings-for-color-cant-find/83522)
**Author:** [@sabrlaser](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/sabrlaser)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/60w-omtech-60w-fiver-mopa-settings-for-color-cant-find/83522 "2022-12-03T13:22:52Z")
I have a brand new 60w Fiber Mopa. I want to print some colors. What settings are a good starting point on stainless steel? My blanks are small so I can’t run a standard test card. Where should I start? Speed: Power: … --- ## [Neje a40640 stainless steel problems](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/neje-a40640-stainless-steel-problems/70884)
**Author:** [@p10driver](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/p10driver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/neje-a40640-stainless-steel-problems/70884 "2022-07-19T21:19:45Z")
Hello everyone, I have the Neje max 3 A40640 and am now trying to engrave a little with stainless steel. Unfortunately I don’t really have any success. The first time it works really well and the second time it’s extr… --- ## [Black and Yellow 60W settings](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/black-and-yellow-60w-settings/45191)
**Author:** [@birchswing](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/birchswing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/black-and-yellow-60w-settings/45191 "2021-08-07T00:32:13Z")
Does anyone have settings for the Black and Yellow 60W that they’d like to share? This is my 2nd machine and I’d appreciate not going thru all the tril and error. I’ve done the power/speed settings test, but would like… --- ## [Issue with continous same quality](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/issue-with-continous-same-quality/37773)
**Author:** [@alincoln](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/alincoln)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 5:37am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/issue-with-continous-same-quality/37773 "2021-04-06T05:37:59Z")
Hello together i’m new here and i’ve had an engraving machine for a few weeks. i engrave wood with and we make our packaging boxes that way. we now have the problem that no matter which engraving method we use, the engr… --- ## [How to keep settings when saving a project](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/how-to-keep-settings-when-saving-a-project/37321)
**Author:** [@dwoodstudios](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/dwoodstudios)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2021, 5:07am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/how-to-keep-settings-when-saving-a-project/37321 "2021-04-04T05:07:58Z")
Is there not a way to keep my settings saved for each project when I save a file in lightburn. I have found when I open Lightburn and then go to file and click open and open a project I have previously saved, the settin… --- ## [Recommended speed and power](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/recommended-speed-and-power/6979)
**Author:** [@christopheryoder](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/christopheryoder)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/recommended-speed-and-power/6979 "2020-12-04T15:25:50Z")
New laser user here. I am wondering if there is a good list of recommended power and speed settings for different materials and thicknesses. --- ## [Help on Z-axis setting](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/help-on-z-axis-setting/24583)
**Author:** [@Randal](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Randal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/help-on-z-axis-setting/24583 "2020-10-26T15:17:19Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been able to modify my Elekslaser with a motorized z-axis. I also replaced the ManaSE board with one bought on Aliexpress (by CronosMaker) which also supports a small spindle. The idea behind this is t… --- ## [Material Settings for Acrylics](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/material-settings-for-acrylics/2654)
**Author:** [@ChrisT](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/ChrisT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/material-settings-for-acrylics/2654 "2019-03-28T18:55:56Z")
Dear Lightburn Community, we are completly new to Lightburn /w our new red/black China Laser(80 watt). We bought it next to our trotec speedy 100(40 watt). Lightburn looks like a great software so far but we sadly does…