# Engrave Depth Tester

[![cuttle](https://cuttle-uploads.imgix.net/56/c342d0fa290e787762339822921ed4bb73fadf5a355f2611c10f6c5bdeea28f6.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=80&fit=crop&width=32&height=32&dpr=1)Cuttle Official](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle)

Mar 7, 2023 (updated May 2, 2024)

Public

![](https://cuttleusercontent.com/56/da073228ef48d89efb790fbe56b8590720d505268d07b1856a222658dcfb8065.gif)

Find the perfect settings for when you need to laser engrave down to a specific depth.

This Engrave Depth Tester was made for our [Sliding Lid box](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Sliding-Lid-Box-bPw6EKhxgyMd), and it can be used whenever you need a precisely depth'ed engrave on the face of your material.

You engrave slots at different speeds and cut a gauge of your target depth to determine the right settings for your machine and material.

## How to Use

1.  Set the `materialThickness` based on the material you're cutting. Be sure to measure this with calipers so that the gauge fits into the slot. The engraved slot will be slightly bigger to allow for some wiggle room.
    
2.  Optional: set the `slotSpacing` and `numberOfSlots`.
    
3.  The `startingSpeed` lets you set the number on the first slot. These numbers can be scored as a reference.
    
4.  When applying the settings on the machine we like the stick to the same **Power** and **LPI** (Lines Per Inch) settings and vary the **Speed**.  
      
    👉 Note that on a Glowforge 100% power is **not** the same as Full Power.  
      
    So with 1/8" (3mm) materials start with the following settings on each consecutive slot
    
    -   **275** speed / 100 power /195 Lines Per Inch
        
    -   **300** speed / 100 power /195 Lines Per Inch
        
    -   **325** speed / 100 power /195 Lines Per Inch
        
    -   **350** speed / 100 power /195 Lines Per Inch
        
    -   **375** speed / 100 power /195 Lines Per Inch
        
5.  After you engrave the slots and cut the pieces, you'll need to clean out the engraved slots. Simply slide a piece of scrap material back and forth within the slot, then brush it a bit with an old toothbrush.
    
    ![](https://cuttleusercontent.com/56/5427a91c499709ecd907b6e96c2af0d3af40b6ea25acd9706bd855ba1a2a0a9d.gif)
    
    ![](https://cuttleusercontent.com/56/634174e56aa96361ea63858a3d9e25d659d218b09f0f113c5063ade1f069d384.gif)
    
6.  Test the slots with the Depth Gauge until you find one that's a little deeper than the gauge you are testing. You are ready to make a [Sliding Lid Box](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Sliding-Lid-Box-bPw6EKhxgyMd)!
    
    ![](https://cuttleusercontent.com/56/5bad77c051405c1889ea253515f150d1b30a8a480ae023b32ded8e4343aaa146.gif)
    

Makes & Comments

You must be a member of Cuttle Pro to post in this area.

LICENSE

Free for personal use. To sell physical items [upgrade to Cuttle Pro](https://cuttle.xyz/pricing).

You may create physical items for personal use.

PRO

Upgrade to Cuttle Pro to sell physical items derived from this template.

You may not sell or give away digital items (like SVGs) derived from this template. [Learn more](https://cuttle.xyz/learn/licensing).