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Aluminium Vitamin Pot 40mm

Instruction
aluminium_pot_spiral.xcs
aluminium_pot_spiral
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser (6min)
Machine & module
xTool F1
2W
Compatible xTool Machine
P3
F2
F2 Ultra UV
F2 Ultra(Single)
F2 Ultra
F1 Ultra
F1 Lite
S1
P2S
P2
M1 Ultra
M1
D1 Pro 2.0
D1 Pro
D1
Laserbox
M2
Material used
Aluminium
gift
31
1954

Information

      Experimenting with engraving aluminium
    

Instruction

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Step1: Design

Aluminium Vitamin Pot 40mm instruction: step 1 - Design
Preview

Use either the included DXF/XCS or adjust the Affinity Designer file to create a custom spiral.

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Step2: Prepare

Aluminium Vitamin Pot 40mm instruction: step 2 - Prepare
Preview
Aluminium Vitamin Pot 40mm instruction: step 2 - Prepare
Preview

Clean any fingerprints or dirt from the surface to ensure a clear engraving.

Download and 3D print the jig named 40mm circle here: https://than.gs/m/972004 or align perfectly to the centre using the framing button. 

 

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Step3: Engrave

Aluminium Vitamin Pot 40mm instruction: step 3 - Engrave
Preview

The galvanometer laser system in the xTool F1 ensured all detail was preserved in this model. I am unsure how sharp the engraving would be on other lasers at this size. 

25mm/s ensured a visible and clear pattern. Previous faster tests were very faint. 

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