Glass/Crystal - Universal Laser Systems X-660 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
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.
laser system more frequently to reduce wear and tear on the motion system
components and optics. Damage to the laser system from inadequate or insufficient
maintenance ARE NOT covered under warranty.
MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE
GLASS / CRYSTAL
POWER SPEED
100 13
100 15
100 18
100 20
100 23
100 26
100 28
100 30
POWER SPEED
10 3.3
10 4.0
10 4.6
10 5.3
10 5.9
10 6.6
10 7.3
10 7.9
COMMENTS
Section 5-13
PPI PASS
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300 1
300 1
300 1
300 1
300 1
300 1
300 1
PPI PASS
300 1
300 1
300 1
300 1
300 1
300 1
300 1
300 1
laser cannot engrave into the glass nor
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Clean the