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Material Libraries and Safe/Unsafe Resources

Download LightBurn material libraries for Thunder Laser machines by wattage, and find resources on safe and unsafe laser cutting materials.

Plus 60w Library.clb · Import into LightBurn Plus 80w Library.clb · Import into LightBurn BOLT & Plus Library (There is no such thing as a 38W tube).clb · Import into LightBurn BOLT Pro 55w RF Library.clb · Import into LightBurn Aurora 20w.clb · Import into LightBurn Aurora 5w UV.clb · Import into LightBurn Aurora 100W Mopa.clb · Import into LightBurn Cleveland Public Library Never & Safe to cut listPDF · settings reference

How to import

Download the .clb library file above.
In LightBurn, open the Material Library window (Window ▸ Material Library).
Click the load icon and choose Load an existing library, then select the downloaded .clb file.
Assign settings to a layer by double-clicking an entry.

Provided as-is for Thunder Laser USA customers. Always run a test cut on scrap first — settings vary by material and machine. Please do not redistribute.

These libraries are for Thunder Laser customers only. Use by non Thunder Laser customers is prohibited.

Copying and re-distribution for profit of these library files is forbidden.

Machine Material Library

Located below you will find our machines and their associated library. Click the link to download and install the Lightburn Library for your machine wattage.

These material settings will help you fine tune your cutting and engraving settings. They are not the Holy Grail and should be used as a start point to find the settings that work with YOUR machine. Each machine, environment, AC street power can vary, yielding different results for everyone. So testing and tuning is still 100% necessary.

Installing the Library

Follow this video for installing the .clb file you downloaded that matches your machine wattage. You can also download the printable .pdf version for visual reference.

NOVA Machine Library

Nova 40w Library
Nova 60w Library
Nova 80w Library
Nova 100w Library
Nova 130w Library

RF Laser Tube Machine Library

Plus 60w Library
Plus 80w Library
Plus 100w Library (Coming Soon)
Plus 120w Library (Coming Soon)

BOLT (Odin) Machine Library

AURORA Machine Library

Aurora 20w
Aurora 5w UV
Aurora Lite and Aurora 50w
Aurora 100W Mopa

Laser Safe Material Lists

Finding information on what is safe and unsafe for cutting and engraving can be difficult. At Thunder Laser we highly recommend every user do their research on materials and ONLY use substrates that are safe and you are comfortable with. The links below are resources we have found and are by no means full lists or lists created or tested by Thunder. It must be repeated that searching for information and picking proper and safe materials is 100% the responsibility of the END USER.

How to interpret/read SDS info and special things to look for: Why SDS's are Important

Thunder Laser implores you to search the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any material in question. A quick internet search can yield valuable information.

Please use this link for MSDS more info and searches: MSDS INFO