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Rectangular gold steel pendant with colorful fox illustration

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Application scenario
Laser processing (31min)
Machine & module
xTool F2
5W
Compatibles · 10
Material used
Stainless Steel Military Pendant (Keychain, Necklace)
gift
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Information

      This pendant uses my color palette on steel at 200mm/s
    

Instruction

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Step1: Preparation

Clean the pendant on both sides, with isopropyl alcohol, and dry with microfiber.
Paint a thin layer of dark paint or stick a very thin opaque adhesive on the side that will not be engraved. This step is for autofocus.
Open the XCS file, and enable infrared warm-up.
Identify the three groups of vectors to be engraved, named:

Fox Colors
Fox Black
Fox Outline

By default, the output is disabled for the three groups
Use a round medallion 1 to 1.5 mm thick in polished (and preferably golden) 304 steel, minimum 28 x 25 mm.
Place the autofocus side under the center spot, close the cover, and autofocus
Flip the pendant over and position it horizontally, about 1 cm below the center spot. Select
all three groups simultaneously to size and place the model on the pendant.
Verify that all three groups have their output disabled

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Step2: Colour engraving

Activate the output of the "Fox Colors" group, and start the burning
The engraving takes about 14 minutes.
Disable the exit of this group, and leave
 nothing

3

Step3: Black engraving

Activate the output of the "Fox Black" group, and start the burning
The engraving lasts 16 minutes.
Do not touch anything until the engraving is complete.
Disable the output for this group.

4

Step4: Contour engraving

Activate the output of the "Fox Outline" group, and start the burning
The engraving takes about 1 minute.
Disable the output for this group.

5

Step5: Cleaning

Using a non-abrasive paper towel and isopropyl alcohol, clean well without forcing.
The black areas are the most important, the paper towel should  be clean at the end.Dry
with microfiber to brighten the colors

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