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  1. #1
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    Anodised aluminium and 3W laser

    Hi

    I have recently acquired a 3w 450nm blue laser engraver with the hope of using it to engrave pet tags. I have tried engraving a couple of anodised aluminium tags and the laser seems to successfully burn the anodised layer, however the result is very dull. Was I wrong to expect it to show the metal underneath and if not how can I make this happen. Do I need a different tag material? Thanks. Rob

  2. #2
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    Re: Anodised aluminium and 3W laser

    Hi Rob,

    It's better to fabricate the metal with a fiber laser with 1064nm wavelength.
    https://youtu.be/KFacSJsvgS4

  3. #3
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    Re: Anodised aluminium and 3W laser

    Was I wrong to expect it to show the metal underneath
    Yes
    This is about all you can expect.
    https://jtechphotonics.com/?p=2687
    Gerry

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    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

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    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  4. #4
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    Re: Anodised aluminium and 3W laser

    Thanks for the replies guys, I have had a re-think on the whole laser thing and will look at a more powerful at a later date when I have the funds.

  5. #5
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    Re: Anodised aluminium and 3W laser

    Quote Originally Posted by robdl1981 View Post
    Hi

    I have recently acquired a 3w 450nm blue laser engraver with the hope of using it to engrave pet tags. I have tried engraving a couple of anodised aluminium tags and the laser seems to successfully burn the anodised layer, however the result is very dull. Was I wrong to expect it to show the metal underneath and if not how can I make this happen. Do I need a different tag material? Thanks. Rob
    3w 450nm blue laser is a toy, not a tool for job.
    CNC lasers, constructions, service

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