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Phoenix Color Engraving - F2 Ultra UV

Instruction
ColorPhoenix-F2UV.xcs
ColorPhoenix-F2UV
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser processing
Machine & module
xTool F2 Ultra UV
5W
Material used
304 stainless steel business card
gift
111
2328

Information

      This is a striking color engraving of a stylized phoenix.
    

Instruction

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Step1: Make a test grid

Phoenix Color Engraving - F2 Ultra UV instruction: step 1 - Make a test grid
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Color engraving is finicky. It is a good idea to run a test grid. Sample color test grids are available on Atomm. 

 

I used the F2 Ultra UV. Look for a test grid appropriate for your laser. Read the instructions carefully, and increase the focus height (Autofocus + 4mm is a good Thickness setting for the F2 UV). Increasing the focus height is necessary to get color on metal. 

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Step2: Change settings.

Phoenix Color Engraving - F2 Ultra UV instruction: step 2 - Change settings.
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Phoenix Color Engraving - F2 Ultra UV instruction: step 2 - Change settings.
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The engraving settings can be changed for each color layer. I like to keep the power and speed fixed, and vary the frequency and lines per cm to vary the colors. 

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Step3: Offset the focus

Increasing the focus height is necessary to get color on metal. Use the autofocus, and then increase the Thickness setting by 4mm or whatever you used when you ran your test grid. So, if the autofocus setting was 1.3mm, change it to 5.3mm.

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Step4: Engrave

Phoenix Color Engraving - F2 Ultra UV instruction: step 4 - Engrave
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Process > Start > Wait > WOW!

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