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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
Material used
Aluminium
22
936

Information

      Experimenting with engraving aluminium
    

Instruction

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Step1: Design

Aluminium Vitamin Pot 40mm instruction: step 1 - Design
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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
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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
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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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xTool Supplies Used in This Project

xTool F1
xTool F1
Aluminium
Aluminium

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