Metals that are thick will require more heat energy and a slower speed setting.
Laser it engravable aluminum settings.
If you have other settings you d like to suggest please send an email to design help ncsu edu with the details.
Engraves with laser diamond drag or burnishing.
All settings noted use the default resolution which is 500 or 600 depending on the make of your laser system.
Laser it is a very versatile aluminum designed specifically to be laser engraved.
In this instructable i am going to show you some of my experiences.
Also available is a laser cutter user guide.
Not intended for sublimation.
The recommended settings above may need adjustments for best results.
The following are suggested laser cutter configuration settings for various materials.
It is a great option for many applications.
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.
Being able to engrave metal was one of the main reasons why i got a laser cutter.
Please share your results and experiences in the comments i would love to learn more about engrav.
The clear masking will protect it until you re ready to use it.
Aluminum is not anodized.
This instructable will show you how to use a laser cutter to etch anodized aluminum.
One piece of equipment they have i.
It offers a wider variety of color combinations than other engravable metals.
When using cermark metal marking solution remember that not all metals use the same speed setting.