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[Laser cut and engrave] Laser Engraved Love Voucher Cards Set for Romantic Gifts — Project made with S1 machine for Valentine's Day.

Laser Engraved Love Voucher Cards Set for Romantic Gifts

Instruction

Love Voucher

.xcs

Application scenario

Laser processing

Machine & module

xTool S1

20W

Compatible xTool Machine

F2 Ultra UV

F2 Ultra（Single）

F2 Ultra

F1 Ultra

F1 Lite

P2S

M1 Ultra

D1 Pro 2.0

D1 Pro

Laserbox

Material used

1/32"(0.8mm) Black Metal Business Card

1200

Information

      Forget those printable paper coupons that get crumpled, torn, or lost in the laundry. Give a gift that lasts as long as your relationship. 🖤🔥

These Premium Metal Love Vouchers are the ultimate upgrade to the classic "coupon book" gift. Laser-engraved on matte black anodized aluminum, these cards are sleek, durable, and designed to live permanently in a wallet until the perfect moment strikes.

Perfect For:
•	Valentine's Day 2026
•	5th Anniversary (Aluminum!)
•	Stocking Stuffers
•	"Just Because" for a stressed-out partner

Instruction

Step1

Setup & Safety

Secure the Card (Crucial): Business cards are light. The air assist fan can easily blow them away.
- Tip: Use a small piece of double-sided tape or "Blu-tack" on the back of the card to stick it to the honeycomb or baseplate.
- Jig: If doing multiple, cut a template out of cardboard first to slot the cards into.
Focusing:
- Move the laser module over the card.
- Lower the distance sensor rod on the side of the laser head.
- Manually lower the head until the rod touches the card, then snap the rod back up.

Step2

Exact Alignment (The S1 Superpower)

The S1 has "Pin-point Positioning" which is perfect for small items like business cards.

Open XCS (xTool Creative Space).
In the top right, select "Twin-Point Positioning".
Manually move the laser head to the top-left corner of the business card and press the button on the machine to mark the point.
Move the head to the bottom-right corner and press the button again.
Result: You will now see a precise rectangle on your screen in XCS representing the exact position of your card. You can drag your design right into this box and it will be perfectly centered.

Step3

Settings (Choose Your Material)

Scenario A: Bare Stainless Steel (Silver)

Note: Diode lasers (blue light) cannot "carve" metal, but they can "anneal" it—heating it up until it turns dark/colorful.

Process: You need High Power and Slow Speed.
Approximate Settings (20W/40W Diode):
- Power: 100%
- Speed: 3 – 10 mm/s (Very slow)
- Lines per cm (LPC): 120-140
- Passes: 1
Result: A dark, permanent mark on the silver metal.

Scenario B: Coated / Painted Metal (e.g., Black Cards)

Note: This is much faster. You are just vaporizing the paint layer to reveal the metal underneath.

Process: You need Medium Power and Fast Speed.
Approximate Settings (20W/40W Diode):
- Power: 30% - 50%
- Speed: 200 - 300 mm/s
- Lines per cm (LPC): 100
- Passes: 1
Result: Bright silver/white text against the black background.

Step4

Execution

Framing: Click "Framing" in XCS just to double-check the laser travels around the perimeter of your card correctly.
Turn OFF Air Assist: For annealing bare stainless steel, it is often better to have low or no air assist, as cooling the metal too fast can reduce the darkness of the mark. For coated cards, air assist helps clear the smoke.
Hit Process/Start.

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