Laser etching metal is possible to do at home with relatively low-power lasers. In order to successfully etch metal with a laser, you're going to need a machine equipped with a laser rated for at least 60 W of power. A laser with a power rating less than 60 W will, at best, leave a pale shadow of your art on the metal.2020-01-28
Can you laser engrave aluminum with Glowforge?
Yes, you can definitely use a Glowforge to engrave anodized aluminum. It's one of the hundreds of laser-compatible materials available, and certainly one of the most popular (along with wood, glass, acrylic, and more).2020-07-15
How strong of a laser do you need to engrave metal?
At least 50 watts of Fiber laser power is recommended for metal laser cutting or engraving. Forty or 50 Watts of Fiber laser power can be used for direct laser marking metals. Twenty-five to 150 Watts of CO2 laser power is recommended for direct marking of metals.
How do you engrave aluminum in Glowforge?
If you're making personalized aluminum products for a client, this means that your customer can sign their names on a piece of scrap paper, you can use the camera in your Glowforge to turn their signature into a design with just a tap, and then laser-engrave the mark into a finished piece.2020-07-15
What kind of metal can a Glowforge engrave?
Engrave? Glowforge can cut wood, fabric, leather, paper, Plexiglas (acrylic), Delrin (acetal), mylar, rubber, Corian, foods, and more. Glowforge can also engrave all of the above plus glass, coated metal, marble, anodized aluminum, titanium, some phones, tablets, and laptops, and more.