Universal Laser Systems X-600 Safety, Installation, Operation, And Basic Maintenance Manual page 50

RASTER ENGRAVING
LASER WATTAGE
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
VECTOR ENGRAVING
LASER WATTAGE
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
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 ATTEMPT TO 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 ARE
NOT 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.
insufficient maintenance ARE NOT covered under warranty.
MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE
ANODIZED ALUMINUM
POWER SPEED
72
60
52
45
40
36
32
30
POWER SPEED
12
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
COMMENTS
Damage to the laser system from inadequate or
Section 5-8
PPI
100 500
100 500
100 500
100 500
100 500
100 500
100 500
100 500
PPI
4.0 1000
4.0 1000
4.0 1000
4.0 1000
4.0 1000
4.0 1000
4.0 1000
4.0 1000
PASS DEPTH
1 .001"
1 .001"
1 .001"
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PASS DEPTH
1 .001"
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