There are many reasons why you might like the Boss Laser. Asides from having tough features, it can almost cut or engrave any material. But before you can enjoy this performance, it would help if you adjusted some settings.
You can get these settings from any article. But instead of going through random posts, check our article and find the ideal ways by which you can adjust the Boss laser to work on several materials.
Boss Laser Settings Chart and Guide
Here is a chart that can help you adjust the Boss laser for engraving and cutting various materials. Besides, we have also added a guide to help you understand the workings of the device.
Boss Laser Settings for Acrylic (Engraving)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 25 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
| 100W | 20 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
| 150W | 15 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
If you want to engrave acrylic, you will have to consider the watt used. For instance, if your project involves 65W, you should use power at 25%, speed at 350, and interval scan at 0.065. Luckily, you can use these parameters to work on acrylic of any thickness
Boss Laser Settings for Acrylic (Cutting)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 80 | 10 | N/A | ¼” |
| 100W | 75 | 15 | N/A | ¼ “ |
| 150W | 65 | 20 | N/A | ¼” |
As you cut through ¼” acrylic, use power at 80%, speed at 10mm/s while the wattage stays at 65W. For 100W, use 80% power and speed at 15 mm/s.
Boss Laser Settings for Balsa Wood (Engraving)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 25 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
| 100W | 20 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
| 150W | 15 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
Any thickness of balsa wood engraves at 65W. But with this wattage, the power should stay at 25 %. If you prefer working with 100W, the power can remain at 20.
Boss Laser Settings for Balsa Wood (Cutting)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 60 | 25 | N/A | ⅛” |
| 100W | 55 | 25 | N/A | ⅛” |
| 150W | 50 | 25 | N/A | ⅛” |
With 65W, you can cut through ⅛ ” balsa wood. For the best results, allow the power to stay at 60% . As for 150W ( with the ⅛” thickness) , keep the power at 50% while the speed stays at 25 mm/s.
Boss Laser Settings for Birch Wood (Engraving)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 35 | 350 | 0.65 | Any |
| 100W | 25 | 350 | 0.65 | Any |
| 150W | 20 | 350 | 0.65 | Any |
If you are working with any thickness of birch wood, you can use either 65W, 100W, or 150 W. As for the power, it stays at 35%, 25%, and 20%
Boss Laser Settings for Birch Wood (Cutting)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 60 | 25 | N/A | Any |
| 100W | 55 | 25 | N/A | Any |
| 150W | 50 | 25 | N/A | Any |
Cutting birch wood at 65W requires 60% power and 25 mm/s. As for using 100W, the power stays at 55 while the speed remains at 25.
Boss Laser Settings for Birch Plywood (Engraving)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 30 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
| 100W | 25 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
| 150W | 20 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
If you are engraving birch plywood, use either 65W, 100W, or 150W. Then use a power of 30, 25 and 20 % respectively.
Boss Laser Settings for Birch Plywood (Cutting)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 85 | 10 | N/A | ¼” |
| 100W | 75 | 15 | N/A | ¼” |
| 150W | 70 | 20 | N/A | ¼” |
You can use 65W for ¼” birch plywood while the power stays at 85% As for the speed, keep the machine going at 10 mm/s
Boss Laser Settings for Cardboard (Engraving)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 25 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
| 100W | 20 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
| 150W | 15 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
Boss Laser Settings for Cardboard (Cutting)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 70 | 15 | N/A | ¼” |
| 100W | 60 | 15 | N/A | ¼” |
| 150W | 50 | 15 | N/A | ¼” |
Boss Laser Settings for Ceramic (Engraving)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 65 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
| 100W | 40 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
| 150W | 27 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
Boss Laser Settings for Glass (Engraving)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 27 | 325 | 0.065 | Any |
| 100W | 25 | 325 | 0.065 | Any |
| 150W | 20 | 325 | 0.065 | Any |
Boss Laser Settings for Granite (Engraving)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 40 | 275 | 0.065 | Any |
| 100W | 25 | 275 | 0.065 | Any |
| 150W | 18 | 275 | 0.065 | Any |
Boss Laser Settings for Leather (Engraving)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 25 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
| 100W | 18 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
| 150W | 15 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
Boss Laser Settings for Leather (Cutting)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 85 | 10 | N/A | ⅛” |
| 100W | 75 | 12 | N/A | ⅛” |
| 150W | 70 | 15 | N/A | ⅛” |
Boss Laser Settings for Paper (Cutting)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 15 | 20 | N/A | 1/100″ |
| 100W | 15 | 20 | N/A | 1/100″ |
| 150W | 15 | 20 | N/A | 1/100″ |
Boss Laser Settings for Rubber (Engraving)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 30 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
| 100W | 20 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
| 150W | 15 | 350 | 0.065 | Any |
Boss Laser Settings for Rubber (Cutting)
| Watts | Power (%) | Speed (mm/s) | Interval Scan / GP | Thickness |
| 65W | 85 | 10 | N/A | ⅛” |
| 100W | 75 | 12 | N/A | ⅛” |
| 150W | 70 | 15 | N/A | ⅛” |
