InFocus M-300 manual Raster Engraving

6-8 Sample Materials

ANODIZED ALUMINUM

RASTER ENGRAVING

LASER WATTAGE	POWER	SPEED	PPI	PASS	DEPTH
15	90	80	500	1	.001”
20	68	80	500	1	.001”
25	54	80	500	1	.001”
30	45	80	500	1	.001”
35	38	80	500	1	.001”
40	34	80	500	1	.001”
45	30	80	500	1	.001”
50	27	80	500	1	.001”
VECTOR ENGRAVING
LASER WATTAGE	POWER	SPEED	PPI	PASS	DEPTH
15	20	4.0	1000	1	.001”
20	15	4.0	1000	1	.001”
25	12	4.0	1000	1	.001”
30	10	4.0	1000	1	.001”
35	9	4.0	1000	1	.001”
40	8	4.0	1000	1	.001”
45	7	4.0	1000	1	.001”
50	6	4.0	1000	1	.001”

COMMENTS

There is a process called Laser Color Marking which enables the color filling of anodized aluminum. First, coat or spray the aluminum with a clear acrylic finish. After the finish has thoroughly dried, laser engrave the graphic onto the aluminum. Then take a water based marker, such as those found in an art supply store, and swab on the ink into the engraved area. You can actually see the ink get absorbed into the engraved area but not the unengraved area. The ink will appear lighter in color because the white engraved area tends to lighten the shade. Use a darker tint marker to compensate for the lighter effect. Wipe off the excess with a soft, lint free cloth. Finish the piece by applying another coat of clear acrylic finish and let dry.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENGRAVE DEEPLY OR CUT THIS MATERIAL WITH THE LASER SYSTEM. High Power and low Speed settings can cause the laser beam to reflect off of this material which can damage the laser system and can be a safety hazard. Damage caused by this type of abuse WILL NOT be covered under warranty.

ENGRAVING THIS MATERIAL PRODUCES ABRASIVE PARTICLES. Clean the laser system more frequently to reduce wear and tear on the motion system components and optics. Damage to the laser system from inadequate or insufficient maintenance WILL NOT be covered under warranty.