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APPEDIX C - LASER COTROL -- SUGGESTED PARAMETERS
Following are suggested starting parameters for several materials. Parameters can be adjusted to
achieve different results.
V = Velocity
O = Pulse Width
P = Pulse Rate
Anodized Aluminum
V = 1
V = 1
O = 150
or
O = 300
P = 19999
C = 1000 (this is continuous mode)
Wood
V = 5
O = 300
P = 10000 to 19999
Note: Parameters must be adjusted according to density of engraving and style of font/image.
Enamel Coated Brass
V = 1
V = 1
O = 300
or
O = 300
P = 19999
C = 1000 (this is continuous mode)
Clear Acrylic
V = full speed
O = 300
P = 10000 for fine lettering, up to 19999 for images only
Leather
V = 5
O = 120
P = 10000
Glass
V = 5
O = 250
P =10000
Note: Glass was covered with masking tape before engraving.
