Eleksmaker cutting 3mm plywood

[mcdanlj (Michael K Johnson)]

Similar laser, though higher power:

Vigotec VG-L7 (BX20)

I don’t have any experience with Ortur or Vigotec machines, but I have a “5.5W” chinese diode laser (in a self made case). I can’t get through 3mm poplar (even with many pathes) and the edges get completely burned after a few pathes. The problem is not the wood, it’s the glue between the playwood layers. It might work to cut thin inlay/veneer wood and 2-3mm balsa (but balsa quickly get realy dark edges).