One piece of equipment they have i.
Laser it engravable aluminum settings.
All settings noted use the default resolution which is 500 or 600 depending on the make of your laser system.
I live near a diy workshop called techshop they have 1m worth of equipment that i can get access to for about 100 a month.
Also available is a laser cutter user guide.
Being able to engrave metal was one of the main reasons why i got a laser cutter.
Aluminum is not anodized.
Laser etching anodized aluminum.
Engraves with laser diamond drag or burnishing.
Please share your results and experiences in the comments i would love to learn more about engrav.
Metals that are thick will require more heat energy and a slower speed setting.
This instructable will show you how to use a laser cutter to etch anodized aluminum.
60 watt dpi 400 speed 75 power 40.
35 watt dpi 400 speed 70 power 60.
The following are suggested laser cutter configuration settings for various materials.
It offers a wider variety of color combinations than other engravable metals.
If you have other settings you d like to suggest please send an email to design help ncsu edu with the details.
Laser it is a very versatile aluminum designed specifically to be laser engraved.
It is a great option for many applications.
The recommended settings above may need adjustments for best results.
The clear masking will protect it until you re ready to use it.