Koz Ross on Nostr: In my #LaserEngraving adventures, I finally cracked the code to get some proper depth ...
In my #LaserEngraving adventures, I finally cracked the code to get some proper depth on 3mm acrylic engravings without getting a warped potato chip.
It comes down to the following:
* Low-energy fast passes (I'm doing 9000mm/min at 30%)
* Cross-hatch the engraving
* Lots of passes (picture is six)
* The _gentlest_ bit of air assist
Really happy with that - decent depth and no warping!
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