lasercutter_tips_and_tricks
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| * The laser will however etch off paint and dye from metal. Anodised aluminium works great: [[engravingaluminium|]] | * The laser will however etch off paint and dye from metal. Anodised aluminium works great: [[engravingaluminium|]] | ||
| * To etch bare metal, it can be coated with a heat activated chemical (Molybdenum Disulphide). Sold as “Dry Moly Lube” : https:// | * To etch bare metal, it can be coated with a heat activated chemical (Molybdenum Disulphide). Sold as “Dry Moly Lube” : https:// | ||
| + | * Settings: 25 speed, 100 power, 0.5mm scan gap works fine (Costa) | ||
| * Thin metal can buckle from the heat - turning off Bi-dir and lowering power helps with this | * Thin metal can buckle from the heat - turning off Bi-dir and lowering power helps with this | ||
| * Costa has experience with this | * Costa has experience with this | ||
lasercutter_tips_and_tricks.txt · Last modified: 2023-12-20 23:47 by danshearer