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Laser it aluminum settings.
Also available is a laser cutter user guide.
Typically with lighter marking intensity aluminum will turn white.
Aluminum is one of the most commonly marked substrates and is used in many industries.
The ideal is a white metallic mark which is consistent across the mark area the picture on the far left.
The laser fusion cutting does not require the complete vaporization of the metal the required energy is only 1 10 of the vaporization.
For example aluminum conducts heat much better than steel so it will.
The following are suggested laser cutter configuration settings for various materials.
Laser fusion cutting is mainly used for the cutting of non oxidizable materials or active metals such as stainless steel titanium aluminum and alloys.
Follow these four simple tips.
Too continue reading 4 tips for laser marking anodized aluminum.
Power settings that are too high can melt and distort many materials.
It looks good when the aluminum is anodized but white marking is not ideal for bare and cast aluminum.
If you have other settings you d like to suggest please send an email to design help ncsu edu with the details.
There are numerous variables that affect what settings you should use.
Get the right mark by focusing on laser power repetition rate marking speed and fill spacing.
Want to guarantee successful laser marking on anodized aluminum.
All settings noted use the default resolution which is 500 or 600 depending on the make of your laser system.
It is sometimes difficult to determine the best laser power and speed settings for cermark materials.