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Laser cut and engrave
Project made with xTool F1 machine for Laser cut and engrave.
Project made with xTool F1 machine for Laser cut and engrave.
Laser cut and engrave
Project made with xTool F1 machine for Laser cut and engrave.
Laser cut and engrave
Project made with xTool F1 machine for Laser cut and engrave.
Laser cut and engrave
Laser cut and engrave
Laser cut and engrave
Laser cut and engrave
Laser cut and engrave
Laser cut and engrave

Aluminium Vitamin Pot 40mm

Instruction
aluminium_pot_spiral.xcs
aluminium_pot_spiral
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser (6min)
Machine & module
xTool F1
2W
Compatibles · 2
Material used
Aluminium
22
699
Information
      Experimenting with engraving aluminium
Instruction
1
Step1: Design
Preview

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

2
Step2: Prepare
Preview
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. 

 

3
Step3: 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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xTool Supplies Used in This Template
xTool F1
xTool F1
Aluminium
Aluminium

License

CC BY-NC-SA