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Precision laser head measuring clear and cobalt acrylic samples in an optical laboratory
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qualified test recordXTD1-10-BASSWOOD-8-CUT-018

Basswood board · cut

xTool D1 · 10 W blue diode · 8 mm

Speed3 mm/sPower setting100%Passes3

The official D1 10W row reports a three-pass cut and explicitly notes that a smaller focal length is needed.

Transfer limit: Only for the exact source-claimed 8 mm basswood board on xTool D1 10W with the source-required focus adjustment. Not transferable to plywood or another module.

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qualified test recordXTD1-5-BASSLAM-8-CUT-019

Basswood laminate · cut

xTool D1 · 5 W blue diode · 8 mm

Speed1 mm/sPower setting100%Passes10

The official D1 5W workbook records that the 8 mm basswood laminate was not cut through after ten passes at the listed setting.

Transfer limit: A failed observation only for the source-claimed 8 mm basswood laminate on xTool D1 5W at the exact listed row. Not a cue to add passes, and not transferable to solid basswood or plywood.

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qualified test recordXTD1-5-BASSPLY-3-CUT-020

xTool-launched basswood plywood · cut

xTool D1 · 5 W blue diode · 3 mm

Speed6 mm/sPower setting100%Passes2

The official D1 5W workbook records a two-pass cut and reports yellowed edges on the exact 3 mm basswood-plywood row.

Transfer limit: Only for the exact source-named 3 mm xTool-launched basswood plywood on xTool D1 5W. Not transferable to D1 10W, D1 Pro, solid board, generic plywood or another thickness.

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