Glass/Crystal - Universal Laser Systems X-600 Safety, Installation, Operation, And Basic Maintenance Manual

RASTER ENGRAVING
LASER WATTAGE
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
COMMENTS: Engrave at Image Density 4.
VECTOR ENGRAVING
LASER WATTAGE
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
Glass engraving is different from other types of engraving. A CO
nor can it cut glass. Instead, laser interaction with glass causes the surface of the glass to appear
frosted. Sometimes, placing a piece of newspaper on the glass and dampening is with water will
improve the appearance of the engraving. Another method is to apply transfer tape to the glass, wet
it with water from a spray bottle, and laser engrave it. The transfer tape and water will act as a heat
sink and pull the heat away from the glass as the laser system engraves it. This helps reduce
chipping or flaking of the glass.
Be especially careful when engraving leaded crystal. The lead in crystal conducts heat, which can
cause much more flaking or even the cracking of the crystal. Use a lower power setting to try to
reduce the chance of damage. It is always good to have at least one extra piece to use as a test
piece to get the right settings especially if you have never tried to engrave that material before.
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
GLASS / CRYSTAL
POWER SPEED
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
POWER SPEED
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
COMMENTS
Damage to the laser system from inadequate or
Section 5-13
PPI
13 300
15 300
18 300
20 300
23 300
26 300
28 300
30 300
PPI
3.3 300
4.0 300
4.6 300
5.3 300
5.9 300
6.6 300
7.3 300
7.9 300
laser cannot engrave into the glass
2
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