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Post by hbruns on Jul 10, 2021 12:09:13 GMT -5
I am not finding anything about LASER engraving metals in the forum.
What metals are best?
Is it possible to successfully engrave stainless?
Feed & speed rates?
I have experience with wood LASER engraving and have learned some DOs & DONTs.... I have just never tried metal and I have someone asking if I can LASER engrave stainless.
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Post by gerry on Jul 10, 2021 15:02:58 GMT -5
You will not be able to reasonably engrave metal with the Axiom laser. How about a 80W CO2 laser....
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Post by mnwoodbee on Jul 12, 2021 14:49:31 GMT -5
Fiber laser is ideal for engraving metals, a co2 laser can etch specific metals like anodized or painted aluminum.
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Post by hbruns on Jul 12, 2021 18:18:32 GMT -5
Yea....
After doing some on-line research, it's apparent that metal engraving is not going to happen with this machine.
Maybe brass or aluminum by pulling a few tricks (SLOW feed rate, etc..).
Not stainless steel.
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Post by savantpcs on Jun 5, 2023 19:25:33 GMT -5
It is possible with CO2 lasers but you can't just put the metal in. You need something like thisIts really pricey so I have not personally bit the bullet and tried it yet but it is on my list. |
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Post by rambo on Jun 8, 2023 13:03:57 GMT -5
It is possible with CO2 lasers but you can't just put the metal in. You need something like thisIts really pricey so I have not personally bit the bullet and tried it yet but it is on my list. is a cheaper option you could test |
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Post by savantpcs on Jun 8, 2023 13:22:43 GMT -5
It is possible with CO2 lasers but you can't just put the metal in. You need something like thisIts really pricey so I have not personally bit the bullet and tried it yet but it is on my list. is a cheaper option you could test Did we just become best friends?! Definitely getting that |
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