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*[https://www.epiloglaser.com/resources/sample-club/christmas-ornaments.htm Wood Christmas Ornaments]
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*[https://www.epiloglaser.com/resources/sample-club/engraved-cutting-board.htm Engraved Cutting Board]
  
 
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*[https://www.epiloglaser.com/resources/sample-club/glass-coffee-mugs.htm Engraving glasses & mugs with the rotary tool]
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*[https://www.epiloglaser.com/resources/sample-club/highball-glass-engraving.htm Engraved Highball Glasses]
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Latest revision as of 20:16, 21 February 2021

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Power and Speed Settings

These are suggested settings and should be viewed as a starting point. When working with material for the first time it is suggested that you do a few test cuts / engravings to make sure you establish the correct settings before the production run.


Material 300 DPI Raster Engraving (Speed/Power) 400 DPI Raster Engraving (Speed/Power) 600 DPI Raster Engraving (Speed/Power) Vector Cutting (Speed/Power/Frequency) Example Projects
PVC Plastics NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER
Vinyl NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER
Wood 30/100 50/100 70/100
  • 1/8" (3mm) 30/80/500
  • 1/4" (6mm) 10/100/500
  • 3/8" (10mm) 6/100/500 (may require multiple passes)
  • DO NOT CUT more than 3/8" wood
Acrylic 100/50 100/40 100/35
  • 1/8" (3mm) 15/100/5000
  • 1/4" (6mm) 8/100/5000
  • 3/8" (10mm) 3/100/5000 (may require multiple passes)
  • DO NOT CUT more than 3/8" acrylic
Mat board 100/65 100/55 100/45 50/50/500
Chipboard 100/65 100/55 100/45 50/50/500
Genuine Leather 100/50 100/40 100/30
  • 1/8” (3mm) - 50/80/500
Cork 90/40 *RESEARCH* *RESEARCH*
  • 1/8" (3mm) 30/80/500
  • DO NOT CUT more than 1/8" cork
Paper / Card stock N/A N/A N/A *RESEARCH*
  • Watch for FIRE!!!
Cloth N/A N/A N/A
  • 100% Cotton - 20/100/500
  • Polypropylene - 10/100/500
Cardboard N/A N/A N/A 50/80/2500
  • Watch for FIRE!!!
Heat Transfer Film N/A N/A N/A
  • KISS cut (20 / 1 / 500)
  • Through cut (10 / 2 / 500)
Glass 30/100 40/100 50/100 NEVER
Stone, Marble, Granite, Soapstone, Onyx 20/100 40/100 60/100 NEVER
Anodized Aluminum 100/60 100/50 100/40 NEVER
CerMark on Metal

(laser marking ink)

100/40 100/35 100/30 NEVER
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