Laser It Engravable Aluminum Settings

The clear masking will protect it until you re ready to use it.
Laser it engravable aluminum settings. Also available is a laser cutter user guide. Laser etching anodized aluminum. 35 watt dpi 400 speed 70 power 60. Not intended for sublimation.
In this instructable i am going to show you some of my experiences. 60 watt dpi 400 speed 75 power 40. The following are suggested laser cutter configuration settings for various materials. Engraves with laser diamond drag or burnishing.
If you have other settings you d like to suggest please send an email to design help ncsu edu with the details. The recommended settings above may need adjustments for best results. Laser it is a very versatile aluminum designed specifically to be laser engraved. One piece of equipment they have i.
Being able to engrave metal was one of the main reasons why i got a laser cutter. Metals that are thick will require more heat energy and a slower speed setting. It offers a wider variety of color combinations than other engravable metals. This instructable will show you how to use a laser cutter to etch anodized aluminum.
I live near a diy workshop called techshop they have 1m worth of equipment that i can get access to for about 100 a month. Aluminum is not anodized. All settings noted use the default resolution which is 500 or 600 depending on the make of your laser system.