Brass - Painted - Universal Laser Systems X-600 Safety, Installation, Operation, And Basic Maintenance Manual

RASTER ENGRAVING
LASER WATTAGE
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
VECTOR ENGRAVING
LASER WATTAGE
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
The manufacturing process for coated brass varies from one vendor to another. Some manufacturers
do not polish the brass before coating it. Since CO
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.
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 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.
MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE

BRASS - PAINTED

POWER SPEED
29
27
25
23
21
19
17
15
POWER SPEED
6
5
4
3
3
3
2
2
COMMENTS
lasers at this power level do not engrave into
2
Section 5-9
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
This type of brass is designed for
PASS DEPTH
1 .001"
1 .001"
1 .001"
1 .001"
1 .001"
1 .001"
1 .001"
1 .001"
PASS DEPTH
1 .001"
1 .001"
1 .001"
1 .001"
1 .001"
1 .001"
1 .001"
1 .001"