[topbuzzhire]

hi there guys, i'm new to this forum and new to engraving machines too!!!

i've just bought a redsail m900, i'm wanting to do mirrors etc.
but the guy i bought it off had the following settings..

laser was at 80 and speed was at 250..

i tried one mirror (ikea) and it was very faint... hardly any backing came off the mirror..

i do appreciate any help and advice any of you can give...

many thanks

andy

[DavenUK]

Just seen your other post - I would try lowering the speed but do it gradually as the heat could crack the glass

Best

Dave

[gweikelaser]

Hi andy,
do you mean engraving on mirrrors? if so ,would you like to put a wet paper on mirror surface?cause you knoe mirror is reflective,is to your questions?

Hope it can help you
Best Regards
Lucy Lee
G.WEIKE LASER
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hi there guys, i'm new to this forum and new to engraving machines too!!!

i've just bought a redsail m900, i'm wanting to do mirrors etc.
but the guy i bought it off had the following settings..

laser was at 80 and speed was at 250..

i tried one mirror (ikea) and it was very faint... hardly any backing came off the mirror..

i do appreciate any help and advice any of you can give...

many thanks

andy

[Bec Weir]

.. hardly any backing came off the mirror..

Up the power a little and try again.

[topbuzzhire]

hi again guys,

thanks for your replys...
would slowing the speed down make any difference?

sorry if i didnt mention it but i meant im engraving onto the back of mirrors...

thanks

andy

[Exsecratio]

If it's a standard silvered metal mirror that's not a good idea. It will work much the same as a laser mirror only it will also likely crack.

best wishes

Dave