
grey natural slate coaster
A photographic image was converted to greyscale in xTool Creative Space and engraved onto a grey natural slate coaster using the xTool M2 20W diode laser. The coaster was processed directly on the baseplate at 158 mm/s and 33% power for one pass. The result produced a clear, detailed image with natural tonal variation across the slate.
MachineM2(Blue light · 20W)
Processing ModeProcess on baseplate
Processing typeEngrave
Thickness7.68mm
Material colorGray
SettingsPass1
Speed1000mm/s
Power70%
Spacing200
DPI500DPI
Dot duration100s
Engraving directionBi-directional
Laser typeBlue light
Pass1
Speed1000mm/s
Power70%
Spacing200
DPI500DPI
Dot duration100s
Engraving directionBi-directional
Laser typeBlue light
Version: 2.0.0
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🔔 Processing Tips
Prep
Clean and dry the slate before engraving. Convert the artwork to greyscale and increase the contrast slightly to help lighter and darker details show more clearly. As natural slate varies between pieces, run a small test first and ensure the coaster is level before focusing the laser.
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