Specifications

ANODIZED ALUMINUM

TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH

RASTER ENGRAVING 30 100 500 1 .001”

COMMENTS: The power required is dependent on the thickness of the anodized

coating. Do not overpower because the anodized will either be dull in appearance or

the engraving lines will be too thick.

TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH

VECTOR ENGRAVING 10 4.0 500 1 .001”

COMMENTS: Different anodized coatings will require higher or lower power settings.

Power must be increased if engraving at a faster speed.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

here is a process called Laser Color Marking which enables the color filling of

anodized aluminum. First, coat or spray the aluminum with a clear acrylic finish. After

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take a water based marker, such as thos

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aved area. The ink will appear lighter in color

because the white engraved area tends to lighten the shade. Use a darker tint marker

to compensate for the lighter effect. Wipe off the excess with a soft, lint free cloth.

Finish the piece by applying another coat of clear acrylic finish and let dry.

h has thoroughly dried, laser engrave the graphic onto the aluminum. Then

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nto the engraved area. You can actually see the ink get absorbed into the th

engraved area but not the unengr