InFocus M-300 manual Brass Painted

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Sample Materials 6-9

BRASS - PAINTED

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

The manufacturing processes for coated brass varies from one vendor to another. Some manufacturers do not polish the brass before coating it. Since CO2 lasers at this power level do not engrave into metals when the coating is removed, the tarnished brass underneath will have a dull appearance that will need to be polished with a brass polishing compound. This type of brass is designed for mechanical engravers that actually remove the metal when engraving which gives the brass a shine without polishing. Brass that is produced for the laser engraving industry is polished, then clear coated, and finally coated with paint. When laser engraving this type of material, adjust the power so that the laser beam removes the painted coating but not the clear coating. This will expose the polished, clear-coated brass without penetrating all the way down to the metal. Since the brass is already clear coated and polished, it will not require any cleanup after engraving nor will it ever oxidize. If too much laser power is used, the brass the clear coat will be removed and the brass underneath will be exposed to the heat of the laser beam causing instant tarnish. If polishing the brass, use a soft, non-abrasive cloth or tissue (not paper towels) and good quality brass polish. Do not rub too hard, as this will scratch the painted coating.

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.

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Contents Laser Platform Universal Laser Systems Inc All Rights Reserved Introduction Table of Contents Sample Materials Options & AccessoriesTroubleshooting MaintenanceAppendices Description of Appropriate Use General SafetySafety Laser SafetyAB C D Safety LabelsOr D UL-30 FCC Compliance Statement and Warnings FCC ComplianceEU Declaration of Conformity EU Compliance CEOperating Environment InstallationElectrical Requirements InstallationExhaust Requirements Gate Cart Assembly Installation Laser Cartridge Installation Installation Computer Requirements Laser Cooling RequirementsSoftware Suggestions Graphics ProgramsFont Requirements Making the Connections Computer Controlling the Laser System Problem PreventionHow it Works DC Power SupplyControl Panel System Operation Laser Cartridge Laser CartridgeSystem Operation Control PanelMotion System System Operation Liquid Crystal Display LCD Red Indicator Light System Operation Green Indicator LightProcess Controls Motion Control System Menu System System Operation Ready Menu Menu DescriptionsSystem Operation File Display Menu Memory Control Menu Main MenuSystem Operation Preferences Menu System Operation DOS Power Settings MenuONE File Memory Menu System Operation Options MenuHelpful Hint Autofocus MenuSystem Operation AIR Assist Menu Configuration MenuDual Head Menu SET Focus Position MenuSET Rotary Axis Menu Ports Menu Tickle MenuUnits Menu Language MenuAlignment Mode Menu System Operation Diagnostics MenuMemory Test Menu Motor Status DisplayAbout Menu Focusing the Laser Beam Focus Tool Method Current Lens Menu Material Thickness Z Position MethodSET Focal Height Menu To Use Autofocus System Operation Autofocus MethodTo Adjust Autofocus Loading and Positioning the Material Powering UpRunning the System Step by Step FocusingCreating the Graphic Setting the Drivers PropertiesDownloading the File Starting the Engraving Process Material Removing and Reloading Rubber Stamps 3D EffectsSingle Stamp Method Place Stamp in AN Unused Area Options & AccessoriesOptions & Accessories Settings for a 30 Watt System Options & Accessories Full Sheet Method Rotary Fixture Cutting Table Air Assist Compressor Air Assist SystemFocus Lens Kits Focal Length Spot Size Focal Range Sample Materials SafetySample Materials MaterialsSample Materials Light Raster Engraving Comments Acrylic Mirrored Comments Raster Engraving Brass Painted Corian / Avonite / Fountainhead Cork Male Female Glass / Crystal Leather Marble MAT Board Melamine Standard Engraving Melamine PHOTO/CLIPART Engraving Plastic Engravers Microsurfaced Perforated Vector Cutting Vector Cutting Kiss CUT Wood Laser Engraving or Cutting Wood can Ignite the Material Suggested Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies MaintenanceMaintenance Optics Cleaning System CleaningMaintenance #2 Mirror Maintenance #3 Mirror and Focus Lens Autofocus Sensor and Reflector if installed Maintenance Beam WindowFuse Replacement Adjustments and LubricationBattery Replacement Electronic UpgradingCooling Fan Filters Maintenance ScheduleTroubleshooting Ihr ULS Vertragshändler Troubleshooting Ihr ULS Vertragshändler Troubleshooting Ihr ULS Vertragshändler Operational Ihr ULS Vertragshändler Appendix Appendix a Limited Warranty Facility Requirements Appendix B SpecificationsAppendix C Using DOS Based Programs Appendix D Using Macintosh Computers Appendix E Serial Port Cable Requirements Step Appendix F How To Get Help