Epilog Zing 24 — Anodized Aluminum

What speed should I use to engrave Anodized Aluminum on the Epilog Zing 24?

The top-rated community setting uses 12000 mm/min at 30% power. Epilog Zing Material Settings PDF (official): anodized aluminum engraves at high speed, low power. 100% speed / 30% power / 500 DPI is a recommended starting point from Epilog documentation — anodized aluminum needs far less power than wood. Text is sharpest at 500 DPI; 400 DPI also acceptable. Speed expressed as Epilog percentage (1–100). Source: epiloglaser.com/assets/downloads/zing-material-settings.pdf + epiloglaser.com/support/material-settings

Can the Epilog Zing 24 cut Anodized Aluminum?

A 30W CO₂ laser can mark or engrave metal surfaces but cannot cut through them — metal cutting requires a much higher-powered laser or a plasma cutter.

How many passes does the Epilog Zing 24 need to engrave Anodized Aluminum?

All settings here use a single pass. Confirm focus and do a small test burn before committing to your final design.

Do I need air assist for Anodized Aluminum on the Epilog Zing 24?

Air assist is not flagged as required for these settings, but it is good practice during cutting operations to keep the lens clean and reduce char buildup.