Universal Laser Systems X-600 Safety, Installation, Operation, And Basic Maintenance Manual page 45

When engraving very small objects, top speed cannot be achieved because acceleration and
deceleration of the motion system requires time and distance. The laser system will automatically
adjust itself to a maximum engraving speed that it can achieve due to the size and position of the
graphic. This is why you might notice that there might be no difference in engraving time on certain
graphics whether you choose 100% speed or less.
The following materials were tested with the laser system set at an Image density of 5 and in Single
Beam mode using one laser (except where noted otherwise). The following pages will fully describe
the results of these tests and will offer helpful hints when choosing materials, setting parameters, and
using different techniques to provide the best laser cutting and engraving results.
If your system is equipped with two lasers, total the power of the two lasers
and refer to the charts. For example, if you have two 30-watt lasers, refer to
the settings of a single 60-watt laser. If the total wattage is more that the
charts show, then refer to the setting of one laser and either reduce the power
setting in half or double the speed (if speed is 50% or less). If you are using a
SuperSpeed, and running in Dual Beam mode, use the settings of the wattage
of one laser.
Please use these settings as a guideline or starting point, in most cases these
settings should work out well, but sometimes may have to be adjusted to
produce desirable results.
MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE
NOTE
ACRYLIC - CAST AND EXTRUDED
ACRYLIC – MIRRORED
ALUMINUM – ANODIZED
BRASS – PAINTED
CORK
CORIAN / AVONITE / FOUNTAINHEAD
DELRIN (SEAL PRESS)
GLASS / CRYSTAL
LEATHER
MARBLE
MAT BOARD
MELAMINE
PLASTIC – MICROSURFACED
RUBBER STAMPS
VINYL – SIGN (3 MIL)
WOOD / WOOD INLAY
Section 5-3