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Power, speed and passes that worked for real people on real material. Filter by your machine and laser type, then run a test tile before you commit a full sheet.
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4 entries for LP4
| Material | Machine | Op | Power | Speed | Passes | DPI | Air | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black anodised aluminium1.5mm · Diode One pass only. A second pass breaks through to bare metal and goes grey. | LP4 | mark | 100% | 20 mm/s | 1× | 1000 | ||
| Powder-coated tumblerDiode This is paint removal, not metal marking. Lower power than you'd think. | LP4 | mark | 70% | 120 mm/s | 1× | 800 | ||
| Black anodised aluminium1.5mm · Diode Photo work with Stucki dither. Compress tonal range before export. | LP4 | mark | 100% | 15 mm/s | 1× | 1000 | ||
| Glass (marking spray)Diode Slightly defocus (0.5mm) to spread the spot and avoid chipping. | LP4 | mark | 55% | 50 mm/s | 1× | — | — |
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