Acrylic - Cast And Extruded; Acrylic - Mirrored; Aluminum - Anodized - Universal Laser Systems X-660 Safety, Installation, Operation, And Basic Maintenance Manual

Laser engraving and cutting systems

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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

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