Fusion Series Suggested Material Settings (Fiber) - Epilog Fusion M2 32 Manual

APPENDIX B: MATERIAL SETTINGS

Fusion Series Suggested Material Settings (Fiber)

Material
Aluminum (Anodized)
Etching/Marking
The contrast / brightness of marks achievable on the fiber laser are excellent and can often be much brighter than marks from a C02 laser. Taking the fiber
laser out of focus by +.06" - .09" broadens the beam and produces a very bright mark on anodized coating. Lower frequency and higher power settings help
offset the change in focal point. Different grades of anodized & core aluminum alloy will affect how the final marks look.
Aluminum (Bare)
Etching/Marking
Engraving aluminum will result in various shades of gray, not black. Fine tuning the settings can provide a bit more contrast but the range of applicable marks
is very narrow. If the application calls for a black etch, consider using an oxidizer after engraving. Oxidizers are used most commonly if the aluminum has a
protective coating (urethane, clear coat, clear anodized) covering the area that is not engraved. Deep metal engraving on aluminum can be done using multiple
passes. Consider deep engraving and using a black epoxy/color fill. Although the marks on aluminum are not black like they are on steel, we have no difficulty
getting 2D, UID barcodes to scan and verify
Brass
Etching/Marking
Laserable Plastic
Etching/Marking
Stainless Steel
Annealing
Etching/Marking
Polishing
DPI/Freq. 20 watt
600 DPI Speed: 30 - 40%
Power: 100%
Frequency: 1%
Focus: +.06 to +07
600 DPI Speed: 20 - 30%
Power: 100%
Frequency: 50 - 60%
Focus: -.01 to +.01
600 DPI Speed: 20 - 30%
Power: 100%
Frequency: 5 - 20%
Focus: 0
600 DPI Speed: 40 - 50%
Power: 60-70%
Frequency: 50%
Focus: 0
600 DPI Speed: 5-10%
Power: 100%
Frequency: 1%
Focus: +.08 to +.110
600 DPI Speed: 20 - 30%
Power: 100%
Frequency: 1-5%
Focus: -.01 to +.01
600 DPI Speed: 50 - 60%
Power: 35 - 40%
Frequency: 50 - 60%
Focus: 0
Fusion Series Suggested Material Settings (Fiber)
30 watt
Speed: 40 - 50%
Power: 100%
Frequency: 1%
Focus: +.06 to +07
Speed: 30 - 40%
Power: 100%
Frequency: 50 - 60%
Focus: -.01 to +.01
Speed: 30 - 40%
Power: 100%
Frequency: 5 - 20%
Focus: 0
Speed: 50 - 60%
Power: 60-70%
Frequency: 50%
Focus: 0
Speed: 7-12%
Power: 100%
Frequency: 1%
Focus: +.08 to +.110
Speed: 30 - 40%
Power: 100%
Frequency: 1-5%
Focus: -.01 to +.01
Speed: 60 - 70%
Power: 35-40%
Frequency: 50 - 60%
Focus: 0
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50 watt
Speed: 50 - 60%
Power: 100%
Frequency: 1%
Focus: +.06 to +07
Speed: 40 - 50%
Power: 100%
Frequency: 50 - 60%
Focus: -.01 to +.01
Speed: 40 - 50%
Power: 100%
Frequency: 5 - 20%
Focus: 0
Speed: 60 - 70%
Power: 60-70%
Frequency: 50%
Focus: 0
Speed: 10 -15%
Power: 100%
Frequency: 1%
Focus: +.08 to +.110
Speed: 40 - 50%
Power: 100%
Frequency: 1-5%
Focus: -.01 to +.01
Speed: 70 - 80%
Power: 35 - 40%
Frequency: 50 - 60%
Focus: 0